Fashion Institute of Technology
Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) is an educational institution based in New York and part of the State University of New York. The school offers specialised undergraduate and graduate programmes, as well as short courses in fashion, including courses in fashion merchandising and fashion design.
Fuelling the Influencer Machine: The Hidden Network Turning People Into Stars
The influencer boom has created new demand for assistants, managers, photographers and ghostwriters. It's becoming the new way to break into fashion — if you don't mind staying behind the scenes.
Fuelling the Influencer Machine: The Hidden Network Turning People Into Stars
The influencer boom has created new demand for assistants, managers, photographers and ghostwriters. It's becoming the new way to break into fashion — if you don't mind staying behind the scenes.
The Decline of Gendered Retail Spaces
Fifty-six percent of Gen-Z consumers already shop outside of their gender.
The Decline of Gendered Retail Spaces
Fifty-six percent of Gen-Z consumers already shop outside of their gender.
The Battle for Collectable and Rare Fashion Heats Up
Museum-worthy couture is now being chased by everyone from private collectors to secondhand retailers, and prices are ballooning.
The Battle for Collectable and Rare Fashion Heats Up
Museum-worthy couture is now being chased by everyone from private collectors to secondhand retailers, and prices are ballooning.
Anyone Can Now 'Invest' In a Rolex or Birkin. But Should They?
Apps like Rally and Otis have formed with similar missions of 'democratising' the art world through co-ownership and investment. Offering users the chance to invest in 'cultural artefacts,' however, may be risky.
Anyone Can Now 'Invest' In a Rolex or Birkin. But Should They?
Apps like Rally and Otis have formed with similar missions of 'democratising' the art world through co-ownership and investment. Offering users the chance to invest in 'cultural artefacts,' however, may be risky.
Fashion’s Long Road to Inclusivity
From charges of cultural appropriation to outright racism, the last year has made clear just how far fashion still has to go to become more inclusive. Now, a perfect storm of identity politics, consumer activism and social media may bring about lasting change.
Fashion’s Long Road to Inclusivity
From charges of cultural appropriation to outright racism, the last year has made clear just how far fashion still has to go to become more inclusive. Now, a perfect storm of identity politics, consumer activism and social media may bring about lasting change.
Some Wealthy Chinese Are Shifting Away from European Couture Houses
It’s no secret that Chinese A-listers are fans of Europe’s top couture houses, but some of the biggest names in the game are beginning to lose would-be clients to Chinese couturiers.
Some Wealthy Chinese Are Shifting Away from European Couture Houses
It’s no secret that Chinese A-listers are fans of Europe’s top couture houses, but some of the biggest names in the game are beginning to lose would-be clients to Chinese couturiers.
The Fashion School Graduates: Where Are They Now?
As the industry’s cutthroat job market makes it harder than ever to break in, BoF sits down with fashion graduates who are carving out careers in adjacent fields.
The Fashion School Graduates: Where Are They Now?
As the industry’s cutthroat job market makes it harder than ever to break in, BoF sits down with fashion graduates who are carving out careers in adjacent fields.
Is Business School Worth it?
For aspiring creative entrepreneurs, business school provides rigorous training for running a business, from production operations to human resources — but not for free. Below, BoF examines the pros and cons of MBA programmes.
Is Business School Worth it?
For aspiring creative entrepreneurs, business school provides rigorous training for running a business, from production operations to human resources — but not for free. Below, BoF examines the pros and cons of MBA programmes.
Careers Counsel | The Reality of Working in New York Today
Careers Counsel is a weekly roundup of the most helpful and inspiring advice for boosting your career.
Careers Counsel | The Reality of Working in New York Today
Careers Counsel is a weekly roundup of the most helpful and inspiring advice for boosting your career.
Diet Prada, Estée Laundry and the Rise of Watchdog Culture: Harmful or Helpful?
Instagram accounts that call out industry missteps, from copycat designs to cultural insensitivities, are proliferating. How much good are they actually doing?
Diet Prada, Estée Laundry and the Rise of Watchdog Culture: Harmful or Helpful?
Instagram accounts that call out industry missteps, from copycat designs to cultural insensitivities, are proliferating. How much good are they actually doing?