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six chairs in the Adapt/Evolve exhibition gallery that each have adaptive design qualities

‘Adapt/Evolve’ Showcases the Power of Inclusive Design

September 22, 2025 Laura Hatmaker Alumni, College & Campus, Diversity, Featured, School of Art & Design

The FIT Art and Design Gallery recently opened Adapt/Evolve, a multidisciplinary exhibition exploring adaptive and inclusive design across fashion, interior, […]

EOP at 50: Hugo Bravo ’92

September 15, 2025 Laura Hatmaker Alumni, College & Campus, School of Art & Design, SUNY, Top Stories

Hugo Bravo, Illustration ’92, is a sci-fi and fantasy illustrator and graphic designer based in New York City. He created […]

Three men wearing 18th century clown costumes in a production of an opera.

Daniel James Cole Wins Prestigious Award for Costume Design

September 12, 2025 Alex Joseph College & Campus, Faculty/Staff, School of Art & Design

Daniel James Cole, adjunct assistant professor in the Fashion Department, has won the prestigious 2024 Costume Society of America’s Annual […]

Ernest Washington and his wife, Mary Cooke Washington

EOP at 50: Ernest Washington ’85

September 8, 2025 Laura Hatmaker Alumni, College & Campus, School of Art & Design, SUNY, Top Stories

Ernest Washington, Photography ’85, is a celebrated commercial photographer whose career was profoundly shaped by the support and mentorship he […]

Actor Jim Newman sits with an acoustic guitar in a photographic portrait shot by FIT Professor Ron Amato.

‘Out’ Features Ron Amato’s Photos of ‘Mamma Mia’ Star

September 3, 2025 Kim Masibay Diversity, Faculty/Staff, Press, School of Art & Design

In June, Ron Amato, professor of Photography and Related Media, photographed actor Jim Newman, who is currently starring in the […]

five dresses made from tennis ball material on mannequins on display in the lobby of FIT's Goodman Center

FIT’s IHG Competition Sends Winning Design to the U.S. Open

September 2, 2025 Laura Hatmaker College & Campus, School of Art & Design, Students, Top Stories

Amid the bustle of construction, traffic, and curious passersby, five FIT Fashion Design student finalists competed to serve up inspired […]

new faculty member stands up to be recognized at convocation

FIT Welcomes 23 New Full-Time Faculty Members at Fall 2025 Convocation

August 18, 2025 Laura Hatmaker College & Campus, Faculty/Staff, School of Art & Design, School of Business & Technology, School of Graduate Studies, School of Liberal Arts, Top Stories

For fall 2025, FIT welcomed 23 new classroom and non-classroom faculty members. Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs Yasemin Jones […]

FIT and H-FARM Students Study AI and Fashion in Venice and New York

August 18, 2025 Laura Hatmaker College & Campus, School of Art & Design, School of Business & Technology, Top Stories

For the second consecutive year, students from FIT and H-FARM College near Venice, Italy, joined together in a unique collaborative […]

Model wearing patchwork topcoat and brown fedora-style hat.

‘Sourcing Journal’ Spotlights FIT Materials Scientist’s Biotextile

August 4, 2025 Kim Masibay College & Campus, Faculty/Staff, School of Art & Design, School of Liberal Arts

Associate Professor of Science and Math Theanne Schiros’ bioleather is finding broader recognition. Recently, Sourcing Journal’s 2025 Material Innovations Report […]

A young man in a baseball cap and an older man working at a diamond cutting bench

FIT’s New Diamond Cutting Apprenticeship

July 9, 2025 Jonathan Vatner College & Campus, FIT + Industry, School of Art & Design, Students, Top Stories

In a quiet workroom near New York City’s Diamond District, artisans at William Goldberg cut and polish rough diamonds into […]