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Diversity Comic Con: Panel Discussion: On Being Marginalized in Comics
No full textThe comics industry has long been dominated by voices representing a very narrow band of the population, with the voices of marginalized creators often shut out or minimized, particularly at major publishers. While the publishing industry has begun to improve this situation in some ways, significant work yet remains to meaningfully address existing inequity. Panelists will discuss where the industry has been, what the current environment is, and where they think the industry is headed based on their own experiences. With Amy Chu (Alpha Girl), Omar Mirza (ZIndan Comics) and Regine Sawyer (Women’s Comics Collective). Moderated by Fabrice Sapolsky (FairSquare Comics)As part of its Civility Week, FIT hosted the Diversity Comic Con for a third year, and in 2020 it was completely online. The comic con features panel discussions, speed networking, drawing contest, cosplay challenge, a comic anthology an a virtual marketplace/exhibition.While the medium of comic books has been around for almost a century, the presence of minorities—as both subjects and creators—has been sorely lacking. But times are changing, and the participation and visibility of multicultural art and stories are more crucial than ever.More and more, the lines between print and screen media are blurring and merging as stories that were once the domain of comic books become the movies and television shows of today. Comic books are the beginning of visual storytelling.Diversity Comic Con gives students an opportunity to be exposed to careers that are truly multidisciplinary while providing a venue to showcase their work to publishers, professionals, and the general public. This event gives them an invaluable experience and will widen their horizons.This event is fully sponsored by a grant from the President’s Diversity Council
FIT Soul Fashion Show: 1990
No full textThe FIT Soul Club presents the 1990 Soul Fashion Show: "The Best of Everything." Produced and Directed by Clara Branch. Co-director: Leland Michael. The fashion show features work by FIT student designers.NOTE: Portions of this video may be muted due to copyright restrictions
Soul Club Oral History Project: Karen Curinton Rippy
No full textThe Soul Club of FIT was organized in 1968 by community member Clara Branch after the death of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Clara Branch was a staff and faculty member of the Fashion Design Department who served as the club’s advisor until her retirement in 1991. The purpose of the club was to share and celebrate Black heritage and culture, and to assist students with books, materials, and mentorship. The Soul Club of FIT is best remembered for its annual standing-room only event, The Soul Fashion Show, which was held at FIT from 1971 through the early 1990s. Clara Branch directed these shows which featured the work of young Black designers and models, and were supported by the larger community of the New York City fashion industry. In 1992, Rhonda Burrell-Stubbs took over as director upon Clara Branch’s retirement.The Soul Club Oral History Project is an initiative of the FIT Library, inspired by the Soul Club fashion shows’ exuberance, positivity, dynamism, and joy. For this oral history project, FIT alumni and faculty members are interviewed about their participation and experience in the Soul Club. The goal of this project is to explore FIT’s rich and diverse history and uplift, amplify, and publicly share the stories of Black fashion students and faculty members as told by the community members themselves.Karen Curinton Rippy graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology with AAS and BFA degrees. While at FIT. Karen joined the Soul Club and was part of the Soul Fashion Show from 1980-1991, designing clothes and modeling for the annual show. Karen received the Designer of the Year title in 1990. Karen has been an adjunct professor at FIT for 32 years, and an adjunct faculty member at Parsons School of Design since 2005. In 2015 Prof. Curinton Rippy retired from the Pratt Institute after 16 years.Karen has had a full career in the intimate apparel, swimwear, and athleisure industry, working for Jack Murphy Lougewear, Bill Tice, Martha Colon, Victoria’s Secret, and Adore Me, an online lingerie company. At Parsons/The New School, Karen wrote the curriculum and taught the first lingerie fundamentals course in 2014, and also the swim/athleisure course in 2017.Karen has won many “Excellence in Design” awards and in 2013 received the AFD Faculty Award from the School of Fashion at Parsons.As a hobby, Karen makes ethnic fabric dolls and one of a kind treasures.Taur Orange, interviewer, is the head of Educational Opportunity Programs at FIT
FIT Design Entrepreneurs Final Presentations and Awards 2020
No full textDesign Entrepreneurs NYC was created in 2011 through a partnership between FIT and the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), the city’s primary vehicle for promoting economic growth. After five successful years, the NYCEDC made a planned departure from the program, which is now continuing as FIT Design Entrepreneurs.This free "mini-MBA" program provides selected designers with the business acumen, resources, and community to grow their companies. Emerging designers whose businesses have been open for at least one year are eligible to apply. Design categories include but are not limited to women’s wear, menswear, children’s wear, accessories, and jewelry.Each year, 25 designers accepted into the program are immersed in weekend learning intensives focused on marketing, financials, and operations taught by FIT instructors and industry experts. Each designer is also paired with a dedicated mentor to help them complete their business plan. All participants have access to FIT classes, resources, industry contacts, and events. The program culminates with a pitch event at which 12 designers compete for a cash prize to be used to execute their business plan.This event was held remotely and livestreamed through Webex
Faces and Places in Fashion: William L. McComb
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.CEO of Liz Claiborne since 2006, Mr. McComb describes his early career in pharmaceutical and medical device merchandising and his transition to apparel merchandising at LIz Claiborne at a time of great change. He explains how his job was to undo the company's growing interest in acquisitions away from good design, and sold or closed half of the Claiborne brands. His career advice is that success requires a complete understanding and respect for all parts of a business and a real passion for the work. Introduced by Alice Papazian. Recorded at the Fashion Institute of Technology amphitheatre Apr. 20, 2009
Faces and Places in Fashion: Hal Rubenstein
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.Hal Rubenstein, fashion feature director for InStyle magazine, describes how someone wanting to break into the fashion industry needs to be self-promotional, persistent, individual, self-aware and an ability to communicate. After his talk, he answers questions posed by students.Recorded at the Fashion Institute of Technology amphitheatre on Nov. 15, 2010
Faces and Places in Fashion: Karen Sabag
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.Born to a creative family of couturiers, Karen Sabag discovered her passion for creativity at a young age. She began designing her Own pieces at home, under the careful guidance of her mother. She later went on to study and graduate from the Fashion Institute of Technology in 2005. Throughout those years she was awarded first place in the Kleinfelds Bridal Design Competition in 2007, from over 800 entrants. She then went on to open her Brooklyn boutique for made-to-order bridal gowns, evening wear and cocktail dresses. With an overwhelming amount of success she pursued her dream and opened her second boutique in Manhasset, March 2013. Her sensibility of the female form, and ability to create elegant, modern and timeless pieces brought success to the Karen Sabag atelier, having her pieces appeal to all generations. With her mother by her side Karen Sabag oversees all creations, having each piece combined with the finest materials, unrivalled craftsmen and most importantly the creative vision of Karen Sabag
Faces and Places in Fashion: Tanya Golesic
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.Since taking over the Jimmy Choo business in 2016, as President of the Americas (now part of Capri Holdings), Tanya Golesic is leading the brand into expansion as a full luxury, lifestyle omni-channel brand. Before joining Jimmy Choo, Canadian born Golesic moved to Canada to serve as Global CCO, of Canada Goose where she was charged with developing the brand into a top performing global luxury player. Ms. Golesic also spearheaded the pre IPO strategy for the company by increasing brand awareness and revenue in the US, Canada, Europe and Japan.Prior to Canada Goose, Golesic was the Global SVP of sales and planning at Marc Jacobs (LVMH) where she was credited with the launch of the “business planning” division at Marc by Marc Jacobs. This division helped to increase productivity and profitability for the brand, at which time Marc by Marc Jacobs was one of the leading contemporary accessories brands. Ms. Golesic has also served in Vice President and SVP roles with both the Jones Group and Ralph Lauren in New York. Ms. Golesic serves on the Fashion Footwear Association of New York board and the Zagreb School of Economics and Management
Fashion Culture: Fashion and Political Power
No full textPulitzer Prize-winning journalist Robin Givhan, in conversation with Dr. Valerie Steele, discussed the current relationship between fashion, politics, and power. Drawing on her experience as The Washington Post's senior critic-at-large, Givhan addressed such potent sartorial symbols as the Hawaiian and golf shirts worn by the boogaloo boys and the yellow ensembles worn by mothers protesting in Portland
Faculty Highlights, Diversity Grant Program: Elaine Stone Interview
No full textElaine Stone began her career at FIT when she was invited to speak in a business friend's class in 1974. A year later, she began teaching a class for the Fashion Buying and Merchandising Department (FBM). Stone became a professor in the FBM department, coordinator of the small business center, and director of the Center of Global Enterprise.This is a faculty highlight interview conducted under the Diversity Grant Program