Tc2 weaving of our esteemed late colleague Norbert Bogner.

Designed and woven by Marroquin Ruben

FIT Art & Design Exhibit

During the art and design exhibit, I had the opportunity to observe the finished muslin pieces from FIT students. I was incredibly impressed by all their works especially because I love seeing new silhouettes and many students executed that. The requirement of using only muslin pushed students to achieve creativity without relying on color or print and only working out silhouette and texture. Muslim is a semi-hard fabric that holds its shape which allows for design results that can be very clean and sleek or stiff and creased with beautiful shadows. All the looks were avant garde and even though the muslin fabric was used to create a prototype, the looks were extremely strong and I can envision how their final look will be. I also took my time to look at all the moodboard created, and it helped speak more on what the designers wanted and where they got their inspiration from. It was interesting to see the different art styles and aesthetics that influenced their design. Also, it was refreshing to see the fabric and color way that they have chosen for their designs and envisioning what that would look like. The moodboard helped me understand more about the designer and what story they are trying to tell. I liked that I got to get close to the designs and see details that could not be seen afar. Some designers took advantage of the blank spaces and added textiles. Like one corset was made to have the textures of a tree by adding thin lines to mimic the visuals. Another top also had a tree-like wavy texture but instead of adding material on top, it was insulated with some fiber similar to puffer jacket material. Some designs had metal work and wires that either accentuate the curves of a body by molding to the body or achieve shapes that fabric can not get to itself. One design had wires that created a honeycomb textile and instead of using fabric that sits downward due to gravity, they used the wires to uphold a shape similar to a water fountain. Overall, the exhibit showcased many incredible designs from FIT students and their innovation and dedication is admirable.

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Why you should join the BSU at FIT

The BSU which stands for “The Black Student Union” is a student ran club at the Fashion Institute of Technology. I have had the pleasure of being a member of the club for the past three years I spent at FIT. I worked my way up from being a regular member to the director of media for the club. I also also one of the two executive producers for “The Black Print” fashion show this past April 2022. Below are three reasons why you, a BIPOC student, should join and actively participate in the club: 

1.��Networking opportunities: 

You never know what kind of opportunities will present itself when you meet new people and find out what their interest are/ what they do. 

- Joining BSU is a great way to network and meet new people.

-  Keeping in contact through social media is a great way to keep that connection going (share your Instagram and LinkedIn) 

2. Sense of belonging: 

Going to a PWI can often be intimidating for those such as myself who came from predominantly black institutes where it was easier to get out of your shell and feel some sense of belonging. That is not to generalize PWI’s, because everyone’s academic journey is different. 

- Joining a club with like minded individuals can take the pressure off being a small fish in a big pond. 

- Helps boost your confidence and self-esteem 

- Develop new friendships that can last a lifetime 

3. Opportunities for growth 

College is a great time to learn about yourself, what your likes and dislikes are, hobbies etc. What better way to explore your interest than to get involved in a club?

- BSU is a great way to tap into your creativity and see your visions come to life with those around you. 

- For example, “The Black Print” fashion show started out as an idea and blossomed into a full blown production in just eight months. 

- The entire show was student ran with the help of the Student Activity Board, and we all used our talents and ideas to make our vision come true. 

- Build your resume with skills you gained from BSU 

- Leadership roles in the club will look great on your resume 

That is all! Those are my three key reasons as to why you should join BSU. With the semester now coming to an end, there is still a chance for those who aren’t graduating yet to join next semester, Fall 2022! 

pictured above: The BSU e-board & board of directors at “The Black Print” fashion show! 

Captured by Jess Bozzello 

My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/armelle-fleurenssaint/ 

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With a campus full of driven, unconventional creatives, it’s inevitable that FIT students' ingenuity would foster within their clothing and aesthetic. Chic, expressive, and original, FIT’s everyday style on campus ranges from casual to niche personal styles. The community influences and encourages taking risks with clothing, or not. The beauty of style at the Fashion Institute of Technology is that of every individual because there is a school-wide appreciation for clothing and other styles, regardless of one’s closet. As for Fall 2023, FIT style trends would include: comfortability, expressiveness, individuality, and well rounded outfits. Anything that fits these elements is free rein to be worn, ripped, sewed, and repurposed. Color palettes can range from dark to earthy tones, from hyper-feminine pink to neon colors. Overall, fashion at FIT can be described as ‘creatively individual.’

- FITfashionstudent, fall 2023 style summary.

Crafted: The Fashion Design Exhibition 2023

A recent FIT exhibition that took place was called Crafted. It was an exhibition that displayed works of those who are in the Fashion Design AAS major. All students participating were asked to create their garments entirely of muslin, with their own twist on the details and trims.

Some of the amazing works of art in this exhibition:

by: Peleg Austin

by: Paris Liu

by: Vivi Yun

Utilizing just one plain, cream-colored fabric was probably not the easiest task these students had to overcome. However, focusing much on innovative fabric manipulation and pure craftsmanship, these students have excelled tremendously with their garments.

My initial thought while browsing the exhibition was:

"Wow."

Simply because every single piece on display caught my eye and brought a different thought to my mind. It was extremely fascinating to see how each individual garment had its own personality and style. Some garments really spoke to me and made me stop in my tracks to just appreciate what was there in front of me.

I strongly believe that it was a shame that I was not able to meet each individual designer who created these breathtaking pieces. As much as the pieces speak for itself, it would not match the thought process and the stories each designer had behind their piece.

by: Mouse Rodriguez

This piece stood out exponentially. In a room full or extravagant dresses, this piece was like the black sheep, but in the best way possible. The simple, yet extremely detailed garments on this mannequin had encapsulated me with its different style amongst others.

Additionally, other garments that were wonderfully displayed:

by: Athena Papanastassiou

by: Nicole Trillos

by: Andrew Sherburne

This specific dress also stood out to me a lot, as it has feminine, child-like details all over. I envision a little girl wearing this dress in the fields, holding an embroidery circle that her mother had crafted. To me, this dress brings out my inner child and my longing for what life used to be like. It was extremely touching, yet playful.

Crafted: an amazing exhibition that really blew me, and everyone who stepped foot into the room, away. Words cannot express how wonderful it was to see all these breathtaking pieces and having the opportunity to observe the art from such a close distance. All of the designers that took part in this exhibition relayed such strong messages with their designs and have worked extremely hard to have their work displayed to the public. It was an amazing experience to have and I have learned so much just by observing these pieces. I hope to see even more pieces by these designers so I have the opportunity to appreciate the artwork, once again.

Crafted : April 12 - April 19

Diane Von Furstenberg

For one of our school field trips in late February, we visited the one and only DVF store in the meatpacking district. We were given a history presentation by the store buyer. She had been with DVF for a few years and clearly enjoyed her job. She was very knowledgeable about Diane's history and her impact during the 1970s.

If you do not know who Diane Von Furstenberg ( DVF ). She is a designer that blew up in the 1970s from her wrap dresses. She designed clothing for women in the workplace during a time that very few were. She then bought a building in the meatpacking district many years ago before the meatpacking district became a design super-hub. The building is used for shopping, DVF offices, and on the top floor is her apartment. She has been an innovator for many generations and still is extremely successful in making intelligent business deals lately.

Aside from her groundbreaking patterns and wrap dresses, the store buyer spoke fondly of Diane and showed a younger generation an innovator at a personal level.

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Hand woven: The Batman meets the Penguin scene motif on TC 2 Jacquard weaving loom. Fashion Institute of Technology 2022

Diane von Furstenberg

Diana von Furstenberg was born in Brussels, Belgium in 1946, and when she turned 18 years old, she moved to Spain and studied economics at the University of Belgium. There she met Prince Egon zu Fürstenberg and married in 1969 and then they moved to New York together to start a family. In New York, she started her brand in 1970 and her motivating for her career comes fro wanting to be something more than a wife. In 1974 was when Diana created the iconic wrap dress and this innovation impressed the industry. The material of the wrap dress was also made of jersey fabric so it was comfortable yet did not wrinkle and remained elevated for work. By 1976, she has sold over 5 million wrap dresses and it held a symbol of progression nd female business success. She has achieved global fame and was dubbed “the most marketable woman female in fashion since Coco Chanel”. 

At the Diana von Furstenberg store located in the Meatpacking district, the first thing that caught my eyes were the vibrancy of the store and the variation of patterns. Many recurring colors I saw were different shades of pink, deep red, ocean bright blue, and a radiant green. The collection at store was for the spring 2023 season and this is evident with the many different sizes and colors of floral print. Other patterns that I saw were leopard print, geometric patterns, swirly lines, and other miscellaneous patterns. The brand definitely has a distinctive aesthetic that differentiates itself from other brands and I can easily recognize what products are from them. I also enjoyed that the prints were not fads but instead neutrally fashionable and can be worn repeatedly after the intended season of production.

The targeted customers for Diana von Furstenberg are women and the age varies from 25-70 years old but leaning on the older side. The silhouette of most of the clothes are modest and do not follow the trends for young women today. The brand sticks to their most famous design, the wrap dress, and it can be seen on the mannequins located in the front of the store. While I am not the targeted consumer, I admired all of the clothes and can see many people wearing it today. I also remember when wrap dresses and tops became popular again in 2019 and many teenagers owned at least one. This shows the timelessness of Diana von Furstenberg and her iconic wrap dresses.

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