FIT, a part of the State University of New York, is an internationally recognized leader in career education in design, fashion, business, and technology. Providing an uncommon blend of practical experience and theory on a foundation of arts and sciences, FIT offers a wide range of affordable programs that foster innovation, sustainability, entrepreneurship, and a global perspective. FIT draws on its New York City location to provide a vibrant, diverse environment for learning, exploration, and research. The college offers nearly 50 degree programs and grants AAS, BFA, BS, MA, MFA, and MPS degrees, preparing students for professional success and leadership in the creative economy.
For industry insiders, style icons, and fashion devotees, FIT is well known as a place where unconventional minds flourish and create unlimited possibilities for the future. Noted alumni in fashion include Calvin Klein, Michael Kors, Nina Garcia, Norma Kamali, Nanette Lepore, Reem Acra, Stephen Burrows, Ralph Rucci, Bibhu Mohapatra, and Peter Do.
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