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Exhibiting Fashion Symposium: Simona Segre Reinach "Fashion Exhibitions in Italy"
No full textThe Museum at FIT presented Exhibiting Fashion, its twenty-first academic symposium on Friday, March 8, 2019. This symposium explored the history of fashion curating, the different ways fashion is displayed in museum settings, and how national and regional identities influence fashion exhibitions. The symposium was organized in conjunction with Exhibitionism: 50 Years of The Museum at FIT, which commemorated the rich history of the museum, the site of more than 200 exhibitions since the 1970s.Simona Segre Reinach is an associate professor of fashion studies at Bologna University. She recently organized the exhibition Jungle: The Imagery of Animals in Fashion and is the co-author of Exhibit! Showcasing Fashion: Exhibition Spaces and Brand Spaces
Faces and Places in Fashion: Adrianne Kirszner
No full textPart presentation, part Q&A, FIT's "Faces & Places in Fashion" lecture series is an opportunity to connect students and the public alike to the pulse of the fashion industry in an open and conversational setting.Adrianne Kirszner is currently President of North America for Kate Spade, a brand in the Tapestry group based in New York City, where she leads she leads teams across the field and corporate for all direct to consumer and wholesale channels in North America. She was previously the Global Head of Inventory Management and Global Pricing for tapestry and Global Merchandise Planning for Coach. Ms. Kirszner has over 20 years of experience in the retail industry and has a proven record of driving business results and building best in class teams.Since joining tapestry in 2009, she has led teams in North America in merchandising, planning, allocation and store operations. She has been the global leader for planning, for the past four years, where she is responsible for tapestry’s inventory, buy plans, and global pricing strategy.Prior to joining tapestry, Ms. Kirszner was an SVP at Ann Taylor, where she led merchandise planning, store planning and allocation functions for Ann Taylor stores, in addition to spearheading reorganization and evolution across the organization. Before joining Ann Taylor in 2004, Ms. Kirszner was at Victoria’s Secret Beauty, where she led the merchandise planning team. Her previous experience also includes roles at The Monet Group, Hearst Book Group, and St. Martin’s Press. She has an MBA for Stern School of Business at NYU and studied undergrad at Kenyon College
Faces and Places in Fashion: Aaron Duncan
No full textPart presentation, part Q&A, FIT's "Faces & Places in Fashion" lecture series is an opportunity to connect students and the public alike to the pulse of the fashion industry in an open and conversational setting.FIT grad and Senior Vice President/Creative Director for Playboy Enterprises, Mr. Duncan describes his career path and offers tips on advancing one's career in the business world. Using slides, he also describes all of the activities of Playboy Enterprises and emphasizes the importance of licensing and global strategies to Playboy's financial success.NOTE: A small portion of this video is muted due to copyright restrictions
World Affairs Lecture Series: Seeking Tomorrow: Women’s Agency and Murders in Turkey
No full textBusra Erkara, a writer and editor based in Istanbul, will discuss women’s agency and murders in Turkey with Souzeina Mushtaq, visiting assistant professor of Communication and Media Studies, University of Wisconsin–River Falls.The Department of Social Sciences’ World Affairs Lecture Series fulfills FIT’s mission to foster an understanding of diverse cultures and politics within the international as well as domestic perspectives. It also embraces, supports, and expands upon the president’s campus-wide initiative on civility.This lecture is presented in partnership with the Presidential Scholars program
Sustainable Business and Design Conference: 2022 Pathways to Impact: Impact Video Undergraduate Student Highlight
No full textFIT’s 16th annual Sustainable Business and Design Conference: Pathways to Impact centers on four core themes that highlight the intersectionality of sustainable practices. Over the course of two intensive days, attendees will be immersed in keynotes, talks, and panel discussions providing pathways to Social Justice x Social Responsibility, Environment x Materials, Consumption x Waste, and Design x Business. The speakers are trailblazers in numerous facets of sustainability and emphasize the FIT community’s commitment to best practices in all its operations—including student projects, faculty and staff initiatives, and campus facilities.Impact Video - Undergraduate Student Highlight: Idil Bayik, Sustainability Council Student Member Fashion Design (BS), Spring 23. Project: Genspace Scholars ProgramIdil Bayik is a sixth-semester Fashion Design student from Turkey, with a concentration in Knitwear and a minor in Ethics and Sustainability. Idil is passionate about biodesign and material science, and is a member of FIT’s Sustainability Council. She participates in the FIT x Genspace Scholars program and is developing a project about bioplastics and microplastic pollution. She is also a part of “Expressive Matter,” a project about creating synthetic spider silk. Idil is a member of the Presidential Scholars Program and the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. She loves volunteering for environmental causes, including coastal cleanups
Sustainable Business and Design Conference: 2022 Pathways to Impact: The Power of Partnerships
No full textFIT’s 16th annual Sustainable Business and Design Conference: Pathways to Impact centers on four core themes that highlight the intersectionality of sustainable practices. Over the course of two intensive days, attendees will be immersed in keynotes, talks, and panel discussions providing pathways to Social Justice x Social Responsibility, Environment x Materials, Consumption x Waste, and Design x Business. The speakers are trailblazers in numerous facets of sustainability and emphasize the FIT community’s commitment to best practices in all its operations—including student projects, faculty and staff initiatives, and campus facilities.The Power of Partnerships: panel discussion on collaboration in the fashion industry with Borre Akkersdijk, co-founder and creative director, ByBorre; Roberto Circelli, Suedwolle Group Italia S.p.a.; Hao Ding, Sorona® ; Cloé Lankhorst, WoTO™ Manager; Michel Mastio, Südwolle Group GmbH. Moderator: Dr. Karen Pearson, Professor, Science and Math.In 2015, Borre Akkersdijk co-founded BYBORRE, an Amsterdam-based textile innovation studio working on the frontiers of scalable bespoke textile development and production. His studio houses a knit lab and atelier, a curated library of yarns, and the latest industry innovations. At the center is the textile design platform Create™, BYBORRE’s own design tool that serves as a digital interface opening up the freedom to create textiles while playing with responsible design options. The goal is to put creators from a wide range of industries in charge of their own designs so they can make the most out of their own textile in a streamlined, waste-conscious manner, without having to understand the technicalities of machines, yarns and manufacturing processes.Roberto Circelli is a product manager in the Suedwebs Innovation Department of SWG. Roberto graduated with a concentration in Textile. He started in medical textiles at Cizeta Medicali Company in 2013, then moved in 2019 to the Südwolle Group.Hao Ding holds an Executive MBA degree, a master’s degree in science, and is certified in business sustainability management. He has more than 17 years of experience in the chemical, plastic, textile, and fashion industries, serving in many different roles, including research and development, sales and marketing, and business management. Hau has led projects on sustainable solutions and high-added-value solutions development. He is an expert in new business development and downstream market development.Michel Mastio is the Segment Director of Sales in Hosiery and Circular knitting yarns at the Südwolle Group GmbH. Michel started in textiles at Company Stoehr in 1992, then moved in 2010 to the Südwolle Group.Karen Pearson, PhD, is a professor of Science and Math at FIT and is the co-chair of the college’s Sustainability Council. She has won a SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, has been noted as one of the 100 Most Inspiring Women in STEM, and is a recipient of FIT’s President’s Award for Excellence. Pearson has done extensive work in the development of interdisciplinary STEAM curricula and programming at FIT and is the recipient of multiple research and program awards, including those from the National Science Foundation and the National Endowment of the Arts. Her research outside of the classroom is focused on the design, synthesis, and application of new materials that have potential in low-energy devices, such as thin-film transistors (TFTs) and light-emitting diodes (LEDs)
Alfred Sloan interview, 1994 November 1
No full textIn this interview with Dr. Alfred Sloan, Jr. he discusses his 1958 arrival at FIT following two years of teaching at Orange County Community College, another SUNY school. He was a veteran of World War II and had spent over ten years working in the fashion industry. Sloan discusses FIT’s first home at the Central High School of Needle Trades and their eventual move to the C building. Sloan lists various founders of the school and their roots on 7th avenue in the garment industry. He describes how the fashion buying and merchandising department has grown over the years thanks to strong industry support. Sloan then mentions Rosalind Snyder and the birth of the liberal arts department at FIT. He applauds the success of FIT’s curriculum and mentions that it has served as a model for other fashion schools across the world. Sloan notes that from the 1940s to the mid-1960s, FIT had a community service requirement for students. He mentions several department Chairs and FIT’s model of requiring professional studies in the first two years in contrast to traditional liberal arts colleges. He lists the courses he teaches and mentions student placement rates. Sloan then discusses the historical success of women at FIT; a characteristic of the school he finds particularly important. Sloan describes the results of an ongoing demographic survey his department asks students to complete and FIT’s international reputation. He finishes the interview with memories of the referendum on FIT’s name in the 1970s and a brief moment of fame on the now defunct FIT baseball team
Allan Hershfield interview, circa 1994-1995
No full textAllan Hershfield, who had been the president of FIT for 2.5 years at the time of this interview, elucidates the qualities that set the school apart from other higher education institutions by explaining the school’s direction and high placement percentages. He details close relationships with the industry via advisory councils such as the Fragrance Action Council and emphasizes the economic impact of the apparel industry on the city of New York. Hershfield talks a bit about the international nature of the workforce and describes a soon-to-be FIT design incubator. He also mentions the board of trustees and describes FIT’s advantageous status as both a SUNY school and community college. Hershfield then delves into the Educational Foundation and scholarships made possible by founders such as Morris Haft. He describes the bi-partisan legislative support FIT receives, and finally, discusses student projects and a particularly underestimated alum who became an extremely successful bridal designer
Ingrid Johnson interview, circa 1994-1995
No full textChair of the Textile Development and Marketing Department Ingrid Johnson discusses developments in textile studies since her start at FIT in 1981. Johnson notes that course work has evolved from a more science-oriented approach to one that favors reverse-engineering textiles to fit end-use applications. She then illustrates the end-use applications of various fibers. Johnson describes her work as a home furnishing fabric developer before being recruited by Arthur Price to join FIT, and goes on to discuss successful alumni placement at companies such as Liz Claiborne, J. Crew, and Patagonia. Johnson notes the complexity of international sourcing and product development, and then describes the invention of EcoSpun, a recycled polyester textile, patented by alumni of the program. She discusses close connections with the industry and professional organizations such as the Textile Distributors Association. Finally, she describes the demographics of FIT’s student body and how the school attracts students with its international reputation
Judith Parkas interview, 1994 November 10
No full textJudith Parkas, the Executive Vice President of FIT’s union, discusses her many roles at FIT. In addition to her union work, Parkas was a professor of Biology and Physical Anthropology as well as the project director of the Tech Prep Grant. Over the years, she helped develop and evolve FIT’s curriculum. She discusses the inception of the union and their early contentions with the Board of Trustees. There were also initial difficulties in unifying adjunct and full-time faculty, but Parkas emphasizes how the inclusivity of the union has been hugely beneficial in affecting change at the institution. She discusses how contracts have evolved to be more effective over time, especially thanks to Lou Stoller. She mentions affiliate unions such as the New York State United Teachers union and how FIT’s supportive working conditions have led to low turnover. Parkas talks about the school’s founding around the time of the G.I. Bill, and Shirley Goodman’s lasting legacy at FIT. While FIT’s deep connection with the city and the fashion industry has remained, the student body has become increasingly diverse and international over time. Parkas briefly discusses the differences between the Board of Trustees and the Educational Foundation. Parkas then discusses the development of a 4-year program at FIT, and goes on to describe the Tech Prep Grant that FIT procured from Cauley-Perkins. This program has allowed FIT to implement preparatory curriculum for mid-range high schoolers as well as secure summer employment. Parkas mentions distinguished alumni, and a couple fond memories of her own at FIT. She finishes the interview with a run down of her political involvement around the city