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(From left) FIT fashion and accessories design alumni Juliana Bui, Jake Valliere, and Desiree DiCarlo join Chris (Ludacris) Bridges during the FAO Schwarz "Kick It with Karma's World" event celebrating the launch of the toy line.

‘Karma’s World’ Designers Kick It With Ludacris

August 24, 2022 Alexandra Mann Alumni, College & Campus, Diversity, Featured, FIT + Industry, School of Art & Design, Students

On August 10, “Kick It with Karma’s World” was held at legendary toy store FAO Schwarz. The all-day event was […]

Career Advice From Celebrity Shoe Magnate Stuart Weitzman

October 23, 2019 Jonathan Vatner College & Campus, Featured, School of Art & Design, Top Stories

Stuart Weitzman, an icon for red carpet footwear, arrived on stage dressed casually in a mock turtleneck, slacks, and 2 […]

Christian Louboutin Bares His Soles

September 6, 2019 Jonathan Vatner College & Campus, Events, Featured, Museum, Top Stories

On the same day as he received the Couture Council Award for Artistry of Fashion, Christian Louboutin addressed FIT students […]

FIT and MIT Join Forces to Create Innovative Textiles

July 22, 2019 Alexandra Mann College & Campus, Innovation, Sustainability, Top Stories

Advanced functional fabrics workshop, held jointly with Advanced Functional Fabrics of America and industrial partner New Balance, develops concepts for […]

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Alexis Mazza

May 15, 2019 Julianna Dow Alumni, alumni notes, Hue Magazine, School of Art & Design

Alexis Mazza, Accessories Design, Jewelry Design ’13, is a sixth-generation jewelry designer who vaulted into the industry when her line, LexiMazz Designs, […]

Alfeya Valrina

May 14, 2019 Julianna Dow Alumni, alumni notes, Hue Magazine

Alfeya Valrina, Accessories Design ’17, designs and produces an eponymous line of structured handbags with a small team of artisans in […]

Accessories Design Student Wins Bowlero Bowling Shoe Design Challenge

August 16, 2018 Julianna Dow Students, Top Stories

Sam Riley, Accessories Design ’19, won the #BeBowled shoedesign contest for bowling alley operater, Bowlero. His winning design, selected from […]

Ellen Lynch Coaches Special Olympics Swim Team

June 12, 2018 Alex Joseph College & Campus, Diversity, Faculty/Staff, Faculty/Staff Home, Hue Magazine

Professor Ellen Lynch, Accessories Design, teaches FIT students the finer points of creating footwear—lasts, uppers, the anatomy of the foot. […]

20th Annual Next Generation Awards

April 18, 2018 Laura Hatmaker

The Accessories Design and Jewelry Design programs acknowledge their students with end-of-year awards sponsored and judged by the Accessories Council.