FIT in the News – November 5

The Division of Communications and External Relations is pleased to share FIT in the News, which reports selected highlights of news stories about the college and/or that quote the college’s experts. These stories will be accessible for at least seven days by clicking on the links below.

Cryptocurrency

Vincent Quan, associate professor, Fashion Business Management, on cryptocurrency: “As cryptocurrency gains in popularity, its acceptance as a medium of exchange is also growing. However, crypto’s unregulated nature makes it a more volatile store of value.”

Forbes.com

Chuck Close
Natasha Degen, chair, Art Market Studies, on the legacy of artist Chuck Close: “There is such an institutional consensus around him that he will remain part of the art-historical canon.”

ArtNet.com

Wes Gordon Honored
In September, The Couture Council of The Museum at FIT honored Wes Gordon, creative director of Carolina Herrera, with its 2021 Couture Council Award for Artistry of Fashion at Cipriani South Street. The luncheon benefited the recently reopened Museum at FIT (MFIT), and raised nearly $700,000.

Quest.com

The Museum at FIT (MFIT)

Platform Heels
Colleen Hill, curator, MFIT, gave historical background on the lasting popularity of the platform heel.

WSJ.com

Ravishing: The Rose in Fashion
LingerieBriefs.com
AnOtherMag.com

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