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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.

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Workplace & Talent

Role Call | Douglas Hand, Fashion Lawyer

Douglas Hand, fashion lawyer and founding partner at HBA, says "Understanding the industry helps you contextualise legal issues and reach the best result for your client."

Workplace & Talent

Role Call | Douglas Hand, Fashion Lawyer

Douglas Hand, fashion lawyer and founding partner at HBA, says "Understanding the industry helps you contextualise legal issues and reach the best result for your client."


Workplace & Talent

Role Call | Valerie Steele, Director and Chief Curator

Valerie Steele, director and chief curator of The Museum at FIT, says "Putting on museum exhibitions is like making a film — it requires many people with different talents."

Workplace & Talent

Role Call | Valerie Steele, Director and Chief Curator

Valerie Steele, director and chief curator of The Museum at FIT, says "Putting on museum exhibitions is like making a film — it requires many people with different talents."


News & Analysis

Sid Neigum’s Mathematical Approach

This month, our Spotlight shines on Canadian designer Sid Neigum, whose preoccupation with mathematics has spawned collections that are anything but formulaic.

News & Analysis

Sid Neigum’s Mathematical Approach

This month, our Spotlight shines on Canadian designer Sid Neigum, whose preoccupation with mathematics has spawned collections that are anything but formulaic.


News & Analysis

Jeff Bezos Makes Another Push for Amazon Fashion. Will It Work?

Amazon has, in recent years, pushed to enter the world of designer fashion, selling clothing, shoes, handbags, and accessories from pricey brands with luxe reputations.

News & Analysis

Jeff Bezos Makes Another Push for Amazon Fashion. Will It Work?

Amazon has, in recent years, pushed to enter the world of designer fashion, selling clothing, shoes, handbags, and accessories from pricey brands with luxe reputations.


Retail

Michael Kors May See ‘Halo Effect’ from Michelle Obama’s Suit

The luxury goods company is basking in some media buzz after Michelle Obama wore a gray skirt suit from the designer’s 2013 collection to the State of the Union address.

Retail

Michael Kors May See ‘Halo Effect’ from Michelle Obama’s Suit

The luxury goods company is basking in some media buzz after Michelle Obama wore a gray skirt suit from the designer’s 2013 collection to the State of the Union address.


News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | B Corporations, Zegna, Isabel Marant

How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers B Corporations, Zegna, Isabel Marant and more.

News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | B Corporations, Zegna, Isabel Marant

How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers B Corporations, Zegna, Isabel Marant and more.


News & Analysis

De La Renta Passing Leaves Legacy to Peter Copping

NEW YORK, United States — Last year Oscar de la Renta confided that succession was an abiding fear.

News & Analysis

De La Renta Passing Leaves Legacy to Peter Copping

NEW YORK, United States — Last year Oscar de la Renta confided that succession was an abiding fear.


News & Analysis

Millennials Shunning Malls Speed Web Shopping Revolution

NEW YORK, United States — CJ Chu is a retailer's nightmare. The 24-year-old associate for a private-equity firm does "99 percent" of his shopping

News & Analysis

Millennials Shunning Malls Speed Web Shopping Revolution

NEW YORK, United States — CJ Chu is a retailer's nightmare. The 24-year-old associate for a private-equity firm does "99 percent" of his shopping


News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | This Week's Answers

Answers to our Pop Quiz, which covers Michael Kors, Angelica Cheung of Vogue China, and Tamara Mellon.

News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | This Week's Answers

Answers to our Pop Quiz, which covers Michael Kors, Angelica Cheung of Vogue China, and Tamara Mellon.


China

#BoFLive | Michael Kors Speaks to Imran Amed

In the latest instalment of our global video interview series, #BoFLive, editor-in-chief Imran Amed sits down with designer Michael Kors in Shanghai to talk about his personal and professional journey.

China

#BoFLive | Michael Kors Speaks to Imran Amed

In the latest instalment of our global video interview series, #BoFLive, editor-in-chief Imran Amed sits down with designer Michael Kors in Shanghai to talk about his personal and professional journey.