FIT/NYC Talk and Tours Fall 2010
Celebrate the city and its unique districts that influence culture, fashion, and lifestyle trends.
SXT 100 Insider's Guide to Tracking Trends in NYC0 credits $105
This program examines what is cool today through questions such as: Where do trends come from? What embodies a cutting edge image and lifestyle? The art of discovering the new and fabulous at different price points is emphasized as you explore how the economy, political climate, and real estate affect trends. The course includes walks and talks to locations that depict new trends, and participants receive a comprehensive tracking guide plus a resource list of retailers, restaurants, nightlife, and salons for future investigation. Recommended for both professionals and the personal trend tracker.
Lunch and subway costs not included in course fee. No same-day registration.
Seminar leader: Troy Witter, fashion designer, merchandiser, and contributing writer to www.BetterLivingThroughDesign.com.
2 sessions: (55A) October 16, 23
| CRN | Section | Day | Time | Location |
| 23576 | 55A | S | 12:00 pm-5:00 pm | TBA |
SXT 500 Star-Quality Vintage Shopping
0 credits $105
Whether your interest is personal or professional, find out how to acquire exciting clothes and accessories for unbelievable prices at the hottest, most reliable vintage and thrift shops in town. Program starts with the ins and outs of this bargain-hunting specialty, including where to go and how to shop for and evaluate goods. Part of both sessions is spent out in the field, strengthening your critical eye and discovery skills, and introducing you to prime shops. Stop at a coffee bar for a show-and-tell wrap-up.
Highly recommended for stylists, designers, or shoppers with a passion for vintage fashion. (Food and subway costs not included in course fee). Class limited to 16. No same-day registration.
Seminar leader: Emma Sosa, professional stylist
2 sessions: (55A) September 25, October 2
| CRN | Section | Day | Time | Location |
| 23510 | 55A | S | 11:00 am-3:00 pm | TBA |
SXT 800 Shop, Cook and Eat: The Best of New York
0 credits $55
Channel your creativity into yummy yet simple cooking to improve your lifestyle and wow friends and family. Learn to shop the Big Apple's markets as you sample fabulous cheeses, artisanal breads, farm fresh veggies, and irresistible desserts. Discover ethnich neighborhoods for spicing up your meals. Start by having a real food expert answer all your questions from purchasing cookware to food sources to prep. Tour several city markets and ethnic purveyors as you learn about quality, price and seasonal variety. Go from the Chelsea Market to Union Square to areas like Bleeker Street and Chinatown, meeting growers, vendors and chefs. Pick up professional tips and goodies. Program culminates with a fun and informative lunch in Chinatown. Both kitchen novices and the more experienced cook are welcome.
Lunch approximately $15, and subway cost not included in course fee. No same-day registration.
Instructor: Michael Cokkinos, associate professor, Advertising and Marketing Communications; culinary arts instructor, food writer, and former executive chef
1 session: (55A) October 9
| CRN | Section | Day | Time | Location |
| 25358 | 55A | S | 10:00 am-4:00 pm | TBA |