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Fashion Institute of Technology gala 2026: Strengthening industry-education connections

Fashion Institute of Technology hosted its 2026 annual gala in New York City, with Ciara serving as host and a live performance by Aloe Blacc. The event brought together fashion and industry leaders to support educational initiatives and fundraising efforts for students. The gala also honoured Richard Dickson, recognising his leadership and...

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Gap Inc. launches new mentorship initiative with FIT

American retail group Gap Inc., which includes Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic, and Athleta, is partnering with the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York City to launch a new mentorship programme designed to bridge the opportunity gap for emerging fashion talent. The Doris Fisher Creators Programme has been named in honour of Gap Inc....

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FIT to honor Richard Dickson, Gap Inc. President & CEO, at 2026 Annual Gala

The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) is set to honor Richard Dickson, president and chief executive officer of Gap Inc., at its Annual Gala on April 14, 2026. Taking place at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City, this year’s FIT Gala will celebrate Dickson’s career and his legacy of brand reinvigoration, from his time at...

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The Fashion Institute of Technology presents new exhibition on adaptive & inclusive design

The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) is set to host a new exhibition this fall that examines adaptive and inclusive design. Opening September 18, the new multidisciplinary exhibition, named ‘Adapt/Evolve’, spans across several programs within FIT’s School of Art and Design, and will present designs across fashion, footwear, accessories...

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FIT MFA runway show “Act 5” to debut at NYFW

The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) will present its annual MFA Runway Show, Act 5, on Tuesday, September 9 at 4:00 PM during New York Fashion Week. The showcase features collections from 18 graduating designers in the Fashion Design MFA program. The title Act 5 symbolizes the final chapter of the students’ two-year journey, described by...

The Fashion Institute of Technology to host first ever live Art Duel

The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York City is set to host its first ever live painting competition and event under the name ‘Live Art Duel.’ The duel sees FIT students across different disciplines create works of art using various mediums during the course of three timed rounds. Fans and spectators will be able to watch the...

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New research from Stitch Fix highlights the key challenges shoppers face most frequently

Online personal styling service Stitch Fix recently surveyed close to 1,500 US consumers in an attempt to uncover some of the most common challenges faced when looking for clothes that fit well and look good. According to results, 88 percent of consumers find it stressful to try on clothes and find pieces that fit well, struggling with feelings...

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FIT president Joyce F. Brown to step down in 2025

The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), a part of the State University of New York (SUNY), has announced that its long-time leader Joyce F. Brown is stepping down as president. Brown was appointed as the FIT’s first female and first African American president in 1998 and will step down at the end of the 2024–2025 academic school year after...

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The Museum FIT's Couture Council to honor designer Simon Porte Jacquemus

Founder and designer Simon Porte Jacquemus has been named this year's recipient of the 2024 Couture Council Award for Artistry of Fashion from the Couture Council of The Museum at FIT (MFIT). Jacquemus will be honored at the annual luncheon on September 4 at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York City, an event that signals the...

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Which are the best fashion schools in the world according to CEO World?

Business news publication CEO World pre-selects the best international business schools every year. It also publishes a ranking of the world's best fashion schools. FashionUnited takes a look at the 2024 list, which has ranked US institutions the Parsons School of Design Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), both in New York City, in first and...

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Exploring the true price tag of fashion education: A global insight into the costs of fashion schools

Venturing into the world of fashion holds an irresistible allure, especially when setting sights on one of the pivotal hubs in this industry: Paris, New York, Milan, or London. These cities serve as the breeding grounds for the most iconic names in the fashion realm. But what financial investment is required to enter the top fashion schools,...

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FIT and Parsons MFA runways during NYFW represent two diverging paths of study

On successive days during NYFW the two major New York City fashion schools presented their MFA student collections on the official schedule, and were the only schools to do so. Unveiling their graduate collections were fourteen designers from the Fashion Institute of Technology, a public institution and part of the State University of New York,...