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Fashion Culture Special Programs

Fashion Culture programs are organized by The Museum at FIT to provide insightful and intriguing perspectives on the culture of fashion. Programs are FREE, unless otherwise indicated. Reservations are required for all events, as space is limited.

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Talk and Tours

Join museum curators for the popular Talk and Tour series. Tours begin in the museum lobby. Reservations required.

	Impact: 50 Years of the CFDA Wednesday, February 29, 10:30am Wednesday, March 21, 10:30am Monday, March 26, 6pm Special Exhibitions Gallery In celebration of the Council of Fashion Designers of America’s 50th anniversary, some  of the most illustrious efforts by its members are on view in this exhibition. Deputy director Patricia Mears will guide you through nearly 100 garments and accessories that were chosen for the extraordinary impact they have had on the development of American fashion during the last 50 years.
	Fashion A-Z: Highlights from the Collection of The Museum at FIT, Part One Wednesday, February 15, 10:30am (CH)  - SOLD OUT Wednesday, March 7, 10:30am (JF) - SOLD OUT Monday, April 23, 6pm (JF)  - SOLD OUT Fashion & Textile History Gallery Fashion A–Z: Highlights from the Collection of The Museum at FIT is the first of two consecutive exhibitions celebrating the museum’s collection of 20th and 21st-century fashion. Each exhibition includes more than 50 garments and accessories from MFIT’s permanent collection. Curators Jennifer Farley and Colleen Hill will take you from A to Z.
	Youthquake! The 1960s Fashion Revolution Wednesday, March 14, 10:30am - SOLD OUT Monday, March 19, 6pm - SOLD OUT Gallery FIT Join curators Tracy Jenkins and Cassidy Zachary for a tour of Youthquake! The 1960s Fashion Revolution, an MFIT exhibition exploring the seismic impact of youth culture on fashion during the 1960s. Couture by Pierre Cardin, boutique fashion by Betsey Johnson, and a mass-market paper dress adorned with the likeness of Bob Dylan are among more than 40 objects featured. Videos and other media will further enhance this look into the revolutionary 1960s fashion experience.

Lectures and Book Signings

	The CFDA at 50: The Presidents Speak ~ Diane von Furstenberg (2006-present) Tuesday, March 6, 6pm Katie Murphy Amphitheatre Fred P. Pomerantz Art and Design Center, first floor Diane von Furstenberg returns to MFIT to talk about her work with the CFDA—as well as her phenomenal career. She created the wrap dress in 1974. By 1976, she had sold more than a million of them and was featured on the cover of Newsweek. She received the CFDA’s Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award in 2005 and a year later became the group’s president, where she has dedicated herself to fostering emerging talent.
	In Conversation ~ Bob Mackie and Hal Rubenstein Friday, March 9, 6pm Katie Murphy Amphitheatre Fred P. Pomerantz Art and Design Center, first floor Don't miss designer Bob Mackie and InStyle magazine Fashion Director Hal Rubenstein for an entertaining, colorful chat about their spectacular careers. An MFIT favorite, Mackie is a CFDA Special Award winner perhaps most widely remembered for his Emmy-winning costume designs for Cher and The Carol Burnett Show. Rubenstein is an authority on celebrity style who has appeared on TV shows such as The View and the Today Show. He is the author of the book 100 Unforgettable Dresses now in its 4th printing.  He was the 2011 recipient of the Eleanor Lambert Founder's Award from the Council of Fashion Designers of America. A signing of 100 Unforgettable Dresses will follow the conversation.
	Look At Me: Fashion Photography: Documenting the Evolution of the Modern Woman ~ Cathy M. Kaplan, Etheleen Staley, Deborah Tuberville, and Vince Aletti Tuesday, March 13, 6pm Katie Murphy Amphitheatre Fred P. Pomerantz Art and Design Center, first floor Photography collector Cathy M. Kaplan and Staley-Wise Gallery director Etheleen Staley join distinguished photographer Deborah Tuberville and critic Vince Aletti for an illuminating panel discussion of the roles of women in contemporary photography.
	Eleanor Lambert: Still Here ~ John A. Tiffany Wednesday, March 14, 6pm Katie Murphy Amphitheatre Fred P. Pomerantz Art and Design Center, first floor John A. Tiffany presents Eleanor Lambert: Still Here, his biography of the extraordinary woman who dedicated herself to the advancement of American fashion and founded the CFDA. Tiffany, a fashion historian who once worked for Lambert, had access to previously unpublished archival materials and fashion photography. A book signing will follow the lecture.
	The CFDA at 50: The Presidents Speak ~ Stan Herman (1991-2006) Tuesday, April 10, 6pm Katie Murphy Amphitheatre Fred P. Pomerantz Art and Design Center, first floor The CFDA became a leader in benefiting education and fighting AIDS during Stan Herman’s 16-year presidency. Herman popularized the designer uniform, with a list of corporate clients that includes FedEx and JetBlue. He is a recipient of the CFDA’s Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award.
	The CFDA at 50: The Presidents Speak ~ Oscar de la Renta (1973-76 and 1987-89) Thursday, April 19, 6pm Katie Murphy Amphitheatre Fred P. Pomerantz Art and Design Center, first floor An unmissable evening with renowned designer Oscar de la Renta who will tell the colorful story of his life, from his native Dominican Republic to Spain, Paris, New York, and the top echelon of great American designers. De la Renta served two terms as CFDA president, he has twice won the organization’s Womenswear Designer of the Year Award, and he is a recipient of the Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award. In September, the Couture Council of MFIT will honor Oscar de la Renta with the Artistry of Fashion Award.
	Almodóvar and Fashion ~ Davidelfin and Paul Julian Smith Thursday, April 26, 6pm Katie Murphy Amphitheatre Fred P. Pomerantz Art and Design Center, first floor Join renowned Spanish designer Davidelfin and CUNY professor Paul Julian Smith as they discuss fashion in the films of Pedro Almodóvar. Davidelfin will speak as one of Almodóvar’s close friends, while Smith, author of the book Desire Unlimited: The Cinema of Pedro Almodóvar, will contextualize the director’s work. Organized in collaboration with the Consulate General of Spain in New York and the Association of Spanish Fashion Designers (ACME).

Special Events

Reel Fashion at FIAF and MFIT: The French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) and The Museum at FIT (MFIT), in collaboration with the Cultural Services of the French Embassy and with the support of the European television network ARTE, present four documentary films on fashion. Director Loïc Prigent will personally introduce his three films (Feb 21, 22, & 23) and will participate in Q&A sessions following the screenings.

	Marc Jacobs & Louis Vuitton (2007) ~ Director: Loïc Prigent Tuesday, February 21, 6pm Katie Murphy Amphitheatre Fred P. Pomerantz Art and Design Center, first floor A witty portrait of Marc Jacobs balancing his roles as artistic director of his own American line and of the French house, Louis Vuitton. Followed by a Q&A session with director Loïc Prigent. Color. 82 min. With Marc Jacobs, Naomi Campbell, Sofia Coppola, and Uma Thurman. In French with English subtitles.
	The Day Before: Fendi by Karl Lagerfeld (2009) ~ Director: Loïc Prigent Wednesday, February 22, 7pm Tinker Auditorium, FIAF 55 East 59th Street (between Madison and Park avenues) In Paris and Rome, Karl Lagerfeld prepares for a show in Milan of Fendi furs, ready-to-wear, and accessories. Followed by a Q&A session with director Loïc Prigent. Color. 52 min. With Karl Lagerfeld. In French with English subtitles.
	The Day Before: Proenza Schouler (2009) ~ Director: Loïc Prigent Thursday, February 23, 6pm Katie Murphy Amphitheatre Fred P. Pomerantz Art and Design Center, first floor Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough, the young designers behind the edgy and elegant Proenza Schouler label, prepare to debut their Fall 2009 line. Anna Wintour loves them, the models walk for free, and New York is at their feet. How do they deal with the pressure?  Followed by a Q&A session with director Loïc Prigent. Color. 52 min. With Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough. In French with English subtitles.
	Et ELLE crea la femme (And ELLE Created Woman) (2006) ~ Director: David Teboul Wednesday, February 27, 7pm Tinker Auditorium, FIAF 55 East 59th Street (between Madison and Park avenues) A rich exploration of the creation of ELLE magazine, from its shared history with the women’s movement to its constant presence in the evolution of fashion trends. Images from the ELLE archives are interspersed with clips of fashion designers, such as Azzedine Alaïa, Jean-Paul Gaultier, and Christian Lacroix, and others who have played roles in the history of the magazine.  Color. 84 min. In French with English subtitles
	What to Wear: Women, Clothing, Religion ~ Valerie Steele, keynote speaker Sunday, March 11, 10:15am - 8:30pm The Jewish Theological Seminary  3080 Broadway (at West 122nd St.) Valerie Steele will be the keynote speaker at What to Wear: Women, Clothing, Religion, a multifaceted special event at the Jewish Theological Seminary - an exploration of women's clothing and its relationship to religion and culture. Dr. Steele will speak on "Fashion—What It Means and Why It Matters" as part of this all-day interdisciplinary, interreligious, intergenerational event with special programming for teens and families. See www.jtsa.edu/whattowear for details about the program and registration fees, which include lunch and dinner
	Valerie Steele Lecture Saturday, April 14, 1:00pm Steinberg Auditorium, Sam Fox School Washington University in St. Louis One Brookings Drive / St. Louis, MO Fashion Lab presents a talk by Valerie Steele titled "Is Fashion Art?" as part of its Yarn Lecture Series, sponsored by Alison and John Ferring. See http://sfac.wustl.edu/events/lectures/6520 for more details

Workshops

	View Wide and Wild ~ Sebastian Romo Thursday, March 15, 1-5pm MFIT Lobby Join contemporary artist Sebastian Romo for a hands-on workshop that focuses on utilizing contemporary art practices to develop and interpret fashion projects. This workshop has been organized in collaboration with the Mexican Cultural Institute of New York and Atelier Romo. This workshop is funded in part by the FIT Student-Faculty Corporation, the Jumex Foundation and the Mexican Cultural Institute of New York.
	Cross-Pollination: Masterpieces of the Collection Online event This workshop is organized by The Museum at FIT in conjunction with Mexico’s Atelier Romo and the Sala de Arte Publico Siqueiros (SAPS). Under the mentorship of artist Sebastian Romo and Tanya Melendez, MFIT’s curator of education, students from FIT and Atelier Romo will interpret MFIT’s costume collection and SAPS’ murals. Results will be published online at fitnyc.edu/museum. This workshop is funded in part by the FIT Student-Faculty Corporation, the Jumex Foundation and the Mexican Cultural Institute of New York.

Cancellation Policy

The Museum at FIT and the college reserve the right to cancel a program at any time.


Locations

Unless otherwise indicated, check-in for all Talk and Tours is in the lobby of The Museum at FIT, in the Shirley Goodman Resource Center located at the southwest corner of Seventh Avenue and 27th Street. The Katie Murphy Amphitheatre is located in the Fred P. Pomerantz Art and Design Center on the northwest corner of Seventh Avenue and 27th Street.

Internships

The Museum at FIT offers internships to Graduate Students only.

Internship Information