Virtual Gallery and Exhibit: Ann Lowe’s Life and Legacy as an American Couturier — Opens

February 1–28, 2025
Feldman Center Lobby

In celebration of Black History Month 2025, this virtual gallery exhibit (which is displayed on a screen in the Feldman lobby and available online) pays tribute to Ann Lowe, a pioneering American couturier, by showcasing five of her exquisite couture designs, spanning the 1940s to 1960s. Highlights include four pieces from The Museum at FIT and Jacqueline Kennedy’s iconic wedding gown.

Renowned for her meticulous craftsmanship, luxurious fabrics, and intricate handwork, Lowe seamlessly blended tradition with innovation. Her remarkable talent and resilience broke barriers in the fashion industry, inspiring future generations and solidifying her legacy as a trailblazer in fashion history.

Learn more in the video below.

3D Virtual Gallery and Garment Creator: Professor Jennifer Lee, Fashion Business Management

This event is part of the FIT Diversity Collective’s Black History Month activities; for a full schedule of activities, visit fitnyc.edu/blackhistory.

This exhibition is for the FIT community only; members of the public may access the exhibition by presenting their government ID and signing in with Public Safety at the Feldman Center entrance.