FIT Alumni

Join the FIT Foundation and Fashion Group International (FGI) to learn about the newest technologies at the zeitgeist of innovation in fashion, beauty, and retail. Check out some of the sessions at this years Innovation Summit: 👩💻 Learn How AI Can Support Your Small- to Medium-Size Business - New technologies and “how to” for founders to utilize AI as a business resource. 💄Technologies Revolutionizing Beauty and Wellness - Beauty market development in wellness technologies, such as innovation in breast cancer detection and other beauty trends Alums can use the discount code "FITALUMNI" (case-sensitive) for $70 off! Register here: https://lnkd.in/e-eAjzv3

🚨 2024 Graduates 📧 Check your email for the Undergraduate Alumni Outcomes survey + complete for a chance to win one of these great prizes: 🎟️ 2 tickets to the Future of Fashion runway show on May 8th. 🎫 All-access tickets to Alumni Weekend 2025 🛍️ $100 gift certificate to the FIT Bookstore 📖 Pretty Good Advice by FIT alum Leslie Blodgett FROM: fit_surveys@fitnyc.edu SUBJECT: REMINDER: Take our quick Alumni Survey with a chance to win a cool prize!

Shifting the Culture: The Journey of Black Creatives Who are Making an Impact on the Industry Thursday, February 27 | 6–8 PM Register Now: https://lnkd.in/eHezcFGC Join us for an engaging discussion with Black creative-industry leaders Jackee de Lagarde, Malyia McNaughton, and Khary Simon, guided by social justice leader and civil rights activist DeRay Mckesson. Don’t miss this opportunity to network, share ideas, and connect.

Explore Paris Through the Lens of Art and Fashion | June 22–30, 2025 Do you miss your time abroad? Or maybe you’ve always wanted to but haven’t had the chance—Now you do: join fellow FIT alumni on our upcoming trip to Paris to enjoy the sights, culture, food, and fashion of the iconic city of lights. Experience Paris the FIT way while making a student’s dreams come true: a portion of trip proceeds will support an FIT student through a study abroad scholarship. TRIP HIGHLIGHTS -Visit The Louvre's first-ever fashion exhibition, which showcases the art of fashion from ancient times to modern couture houses. -See Monet’s famous Water Lilies then visit the place that inspired many of his works. -Come along on guided tours with arts experts to historic sites, including the Eiffel Tower, Sainte-Chappelle, and the Château of Versailles. -Make your own signature scent at the Fragonard atelier and perfumery museum. Spots are limited, Explore the full itinerary + Book now: https://lnkd.in/e-J-sGTB #fitalumni #fitnyc #travelabroad #fitstudyabroad #exploremore #paris

EXHIBITION OPENING | City in Bloom: Rediscovering Nature's Fragments Pomerantz Center, Art and Design Gallery February 13–March 25, 2025 | Open daily from 9 am–5 pm Take a breather after a busy start to the year by visiting the latest exhibit on campus! City in Bloom is a meditation on the resilience of the human experience and the restorative capacity of nature within urban life. Learn more about the exhibit: https://lnkd.in/gsPepRmK

ARTSPEAK with Oasa DuVerney, BFA Fine Arts alumna Tuesday, February 11 | 2:15-3:15 pm | Katie Murphy Amphitheatre Artist and alum Oasa DuVerney is known for her figurative works utilizing graphite on paper. DuVerney’s work centers itself in social and political commentary that relates to her social status as a woman of color and a working-class person. DuVerney’s work is in the permanent collection of the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, which is currently featuring her work in Flight into Egypt: Black Artists and Ancient Egypt, 1876 - Now. She was recently awarded a New York City Percent for Art commission to create work for the Brooklyn Public Library Eastern Parkway Branch. This event is part of FIT's 2025 Black History Month celebration and it is free and open to the entire FIT community and the public. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gfG6sDSE

As you may have heard, Dr. Joyce F. Brown announced that 2024–2025 will be her last as president of FIT, concluding nearly 27 years of transformative service to the institution. We invite alumni to celebrate her legacy by making a gift in her honor, contributing to a future that embodies her vision of a brighter, more inclusive world. Visit fitnyc.edu/honoringdrbrown to donate Make your gift by February 24 and your name will be included in the FIT Annual Gala Journal to commemorate this milestone moment in FIT history. #fitalumni #fitnyc #fitannualgala

🎥✨ Meet FIT alumna Jeriana San Juan (@jeriana), Fashion Design '04, the visionary costume designer behind the popular Netflix shows Halston, The Get Down, and The Mother with Jennifer Lopez. As San Juan says, “The costume designer is a storyteller… our language is through clothes.” Her work brings characters—and their worlds—to life. 🌟 Dive into the artistry, research, and collaboration that shape her stunning creations. #FITAlumni #CostumeDesign #Halston #FashionInFilm #StorytellingThroughStyle #FITFashionDesign

We invite all members of the FIT community to share your words of encouragement with fellow alumni, students, and supporters in California in the comments below. ❤️ TO OUR WEST COAST FIT FAMILY: As wildfires affect communities across Southern California, please know that your FIT family is keeping you in our thoughts. Times like these remind us how important it is to stay connected, and we want you to know we’re here for you. If you’d like to share how you’re doing or if you’d just like to be in touch, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at alumnirelations@fitnyc.edu. From all of us at the FIT Foundation, we’re wishing you and your loved ones safety, strength, and comfort.

📆 JAN 15 at 1 pm | As we approach a new year, take some time to reflect on intentions for 2025 and set professional and personal goals. 🌟 This year, start off strong with our virtual goal-setting workshop with life coach Norah Edelstein, who will work with you to develop goals that align with your vision and design a life that fulfills your purpose! 🤩 Register here: https://lnkd.in/e_Q9UJrw