15,244 research outputs found
Fashion Culture: From Louis Armstrong to Dizzy Gillespie: Jazz and Black Glamour
No full textIn a conversation moderated by MFIT assistant curator Elizabeth Way, historian Alphonso McClendon and vintage performer Dandy Wellington discuss the influence of jazz on 1920s fashion. McClendon is associate program director of Design & Merchandising at Drexel University and the author of "Fashion and Jazz: Dress, Identity and Subcultural Improvisation." Dandy Wellington is a jazz singer, bandleader, and vintage style activist based in Harlem in New York City."From Louis Armstrong to Dizzy Gillespie: Jazz and Black Glamour" is being held in conjunction with the upcoming FIT Graduate Studies exhibition "The Roaring Twenties and The Swinging Sixties," created in collaboration with The Museum at FIT
Development and exploration of person-dynamic-fit
Get PDFThe aim of this research is to develop and explore a Person-Dynamic-Fit (PD-Fit) concept. This concept is measured by means of a fit between the dynamic preference of individuals and the level of dynamic in their specific work environments. This fit is reviewed for its relation to acknowledged Work Outcomes. An intensive literature review is conducted in the relevant research fields to identify the key factors and items for the study. Based on this the author develops relevant measurement tools for Individual Dynamic Preference (IDP), Work Environment Dynamic (WED) and Work Outcomes (WOC). For the IDP assessment recognized measurement tools for individual change readiness and resistance are adopted and the individuals’ experience with change is considered as well. For the WED assessment an established dynamic assessment instrument is used and for the WOC evaluation the study includes acknowledged factors such as job satisfaction, organisational commitment and turnover intention as well as a self-developed factor referred to as exploited potential. As other potential influencing factors, general Person-Environment-Fits (PE-Fits) as well as demographic data and work conditions are included in the study as well. To analyse and explore the proposed Person-Dynamic-Fit (PD-Fit) concept the author collects data through 25 semi-structured interviews with white collar employees of German organisations. The underlying philosophical stance is that of a critical realist and for the analysis a mixed method approach is chosen. The collection of qualitative and quantitative data at the same time led to deeper insights into the newly proposed concept of Person-Dynamic-Fit (PD-Fit) and allowed for derivations for future research.A new construct of PD-Fit has been developed conceptually and new insights in the assessment of dynamic preferences of individuals as well as in the assessment of environmental dynamic have been generated. The proposed PD-Fit could not be directly related to the defined Work Outcomes within this study but supportive indications for the new constructs have been identified. The findings do add substantial depth and breadth especially in the area of assessment knowledge. The mixed method approach revealed critical issues in the area of self-assessed data in the area of change and regarding generalized approaches. These topics require further research. Potential reasons for the results as well as limitations of the study are discussed as well. This work concludes with the connection of the findings to theory and practice and with potential fields for further or deeper research
UCE of FIT Presents: Now or Never: The Fight to Pass the Equal Rights Amendment with Carol Jenkins
No full textThe United College Employees of FIT presents this interview with Carol Jenkins, moderated by Elena Romero, a professor in the Advertising and Marketing Communications Department.Carol Jenkins is an advocate for human, civil and women’s rights, an award-winning author and Emmy-winning TV anchor and television journalist. A board member since its inception in 2014, she joined the leadership team of the ERA Coalition and the Fund for Women’s Equality in December 2018. Jenkins is also the host of the multi-award winning show Black America, on CUNY TV
Symposium: Ravishing: The Rose in Fashion: Capturing and Contextualizing Roses in Perfume
No full textMairi MacKenzie presents “Capturing and Contextualizing Roses in Perfume" for The Museum at FIT's 24th academic symposium Ravishing: The Rose in Fashion on April 30, 2021. This virtual event explores how the beauty, mythology, and symbolism of the rose have long influenced fashionable dress. #RoseInFashionMairi MacKenzie is a Research Fellow in Fashion and Textiles at Glasgow School of Art and a visiting lecturer at Glasglow University. Her current research is concerned with the relationship between popular music and fashion and social histories of perfume. She is author of "Dream Suits: The Wonderful World of Nudie Cohn" (Lannoo, 2011), "Isms: Understanding Fashion" (A&C Black, 2009), and "Perfume and Fantasy: Scent in Popular Culture and Everyday Life" (Bloomsbury, forthcoming)
Fashion Culture: Alexander McQueen: Unseen
No full textAlexander McQueen’s spectacular shows were full of extraordinary moments and people. Author and photographer Robert Fairer will discuss his stunning, high-energy photographs of McQueen’s runway shows. Fairer, who was Vogue's backstage fashion photographer for more than a decade, was an integral part of the whirl of activity behind the scenes. In "Alexander McQueen: Unseen," Fairer's images, which capture both the glamour and the grit, represent a new genre of fashion photography and are a treasure trove of inspiration. Robert Fairer joins writer and consultant John Matheson (of Instagram's @McQueen_Vault) in a talk moderated by MFIT’s senior curator of education Tanya Melendez-Escalante
FIT Talks: Gary Wassner Interview
No full textFashion historian Phyllis Dillon interviews Gary Wassner.Gary Wassner is the CEO of Hilldun Corporation, a financing and factoring company established in 1958, located in New York City and Los Angeles. Hilldun provides accounts receivable, factoring, and other sources of financing for both emerging and established fashion companies as well as back-office support and mentoring. Such iconic companies as Betsey Johnson, Derek Lam, Peter Som, Jason Wu, Maria Cornejo, Jolie, Alexander Wang, and Rebecca Taylor are among over 400 companies who have benefited from his acumen. He has been named one of the 50 most influential people in fashion, and serves on the CFDA advisory board as well as is a business mentor for the CFDA incubator program. He also serves on the Fordham University Fashion Law Institute, lectures at FIT and other colleges, and is a member of Senator Gillibrand’s Fashion Industry Working Group, and Mayor De Blasio’s fashion working group. In 2014, he became a founding member and chairman of InterLuxe Holdings LLC, partnering with Lee Equity to purchase equity stakes in luxury designer and contemporary apparel and accessory brands. He is also a fiction writer and children’s book author. The fifth and final book in his sci-fi fantasy “GemQuest” series, “When Monsters Call Out the Names of Men” was released in 2016
Symposium: Ravishing: The Rose in Fashion: Objects, Narratives, and the Making of an Exhibition
No full textAmy De La Haye presents "Ravishing: The Rose in Fashion: Objects, Narratives, and the Making of an Exhibition" for The Museum at FIT's 24th academic symposium Ravishing: The Rose in Fashion on April 30, 2021. This virtual event explores how the beauty, mythology, and symbolism of the rose have long influenced fashionable dress. #RoseInFashionAmy de la Haye is Professor of Dress History & Curatorship and Joint Director of the Centre for Fashion Curation at London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London. She has worked as a curator, interpreting museum collections and archives for thirty years; from 1990 to 1991 she was Curator of 20th Century Dress at the Victoria and Albert Museum. She has published extensively on subjects including British fashion, curatorship and practices of collecting; the Women’s Land Army; subcultures; the Worth archive and is author of the V&A’s Clara Button books for children. Her next major project involves working, with Simon Costin, on a series of exhibitions on British folklore costume
Symposium: Ravishing: The Rose in Fashion: Nick Knight in conversation with Amy de la Haye
No full textNick Knight and Amy de la Haye engage in a conversation about roses in fashion for The Museum at FIT's 24th academic symposium Ravishing: The Rose in Fashion on April 30, 2021. This virtual event explores how the beauty, mythology, and symbolism of the rose have long influenced fashionable dress. #RoseInFashionNick Knight OBE is one of the world's most visionary, innovative and creative image makers. Working primarily in the realms of fashion and style, these award-winning images have been instrumental in challenging conventional notions of beauty and identity. In order to champion fashion film and develop a forum to explore experimental technologies, he launched what was to become the award-winning SHOWStudio website in 2000. He has developed his passion for posting iPhone photographs of “Roses from my Garden” on Instagram to create major unique artworks that explore AI.Amy de la Haye is Professor of Dress History & Curatorship and Joint Director of the Centre for Fashion Curation at London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London. She has worked as a curator, interpreting museum collections and archives for thirty years; from 1990 to 1991 she was Curator of 20th Century Dress at the Victoria and Albert Museum. She has published extensively on subjects including British fashion, curatorship and practices of collecting; the Women’s Land Army; subcultures; the Worth archive and is author of the V&A’s "Clara Button" books for children. Her next major project involves working, with Simon Costin, on a series of exhibitions on British folklore costume
FIT Talks: Peggy and Arthur Winters Interview
No full textArthur and Peggy Winters recall their childhoods, greatest influences, and how they came to their current careers. The couple recalls the way they met when Peggy came to FIT to interview to become an instructor of Advertising and Communications in the Business and Technology Department at FIT in 1976. The two recall the various books they've published. Peggy talks about how she began an internship program for the Business and Technology division at FIT, which expanded to the entire college, and recalls the extensive list of countries in which the internship programs took place over 8 summers. Arthur speaks a bit about his agency located in the Empire State Building, and his client Kay Jewelers, who recommended that he began teaching.Dr. Arthur Allen Winters and Prof. Peggy Fincher Winters are active in brand image research in brand concept and content development for local and global fashion companies. They conduct international seminars and professional training in integrated and experiential marketing and multimedia communications. Dr. and Prof. Winters are partners in TFI Geomarketing, a consulting firm specializing in strategic planning for integrated marketing and communications. They have served as judges for several advertising awards, such as the NY American Marketing Association EFFIES. They are currently offering branding concept education through seminars and certification curricula for The Center for Professional Studies at the Fashion Institute of Technology / State University of New York. They have contributed to the development of FIT’s certification programs and teach in Retailing: Customer Experience Management; Retailing: E-Commerce and Social Media; and Brand Management Experience. They have authored and co-authored books, videos, and online blogs and newsletters. Their co-authored books include: What Works in Fashion Advertising; BrandStand, Strategies for Retail Brand Building; and The Power of Retail Branding, Innovative Marketing Strategies for Achieving BrandPower. They travel worldwide in order to observe and evaluate ongoing changes in the international retail, advertising and marketing landscape. The Winters have created academic curricula and given industry consults and seminars in England, Italy, France, Brazil, Kenya, Korea, Japan, Israel, China, and Russia.Dr. Arthur A. Winters is Professor Emeritus and founder of the Advertising and Marketing Communications Department, at the Fashion Institute of Technology / State University of New York. He has over 60 years of experience as an advertising agency and marketing professional. He is an educator and an author with a specialty in strategic brand management, planning and creative execution of marketing and communications. He is a pioneer in Integrated and Experiential Marketing, Advertising and Communications, who believed then and now, that brand building requires more than brand name recognition. Dr. Winters holds degrees in economics, public relations, marketing and education from Williams College, Pace University, and Temple University. Quoted in numerous professional and trade publications, he has written many articles and authored and co-authored seven textbooks. He has created innovative curricula for advertising and marketing communications and developed interactive multimedia matrices for experiential education.Prof. Peggy Fincher Winters has been a professional and an educator in fashion marketing, advertising and marketing communications for over 40 years. Her career spans the industry from specialty and department store retailing -- to retail and producer direct marketing, advertising, promotions and public relations. She is a strategic planner and creative producer of advertising and public relations and integrated marketing campaigns. She has been a TV spokesperson, written articles, books and videos, and has been quoted on fashion, marketing, advertising, as well as experiential education and career development issues. Her education career includes being the founder of the FIT/SUNY college-wide Internship Program, professor of advertising and marketing communications. She has developed curricula and mentoring matrices that provide internship programming and career coaching. Prof. Winters holds degrees in merchandising, marketing, and education from Ellsworth Community College and The University of Memphis
Hal Rubenstein - Author, editor at large, Instyle Magazine
No full textHal Rubenstein discusses his days with the New York Times Magazine in the 1990s as men's fashion editor.The Museum at FIT is pleased to present this video in conjunction with our exhibition "A Queer History of Fashion: From the Closet to the Catwalk" which is on view from September 13, 2013 to January 4, 2014
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