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Official page of the community, supported by Alumni Relations at FIT Foundation.

08/28/2026

This fall, experience the extraordinary with an FIT Circle membership—talks by fashion industry leaders, insider access to curated events, private tours, and exhibition openings.
To kick off NYFW, members are invited to join us at the Waldorf Astoria New York for a private tour to discover the rich history behind one of the city’s most storied landmarks. During the tour, members will get the chance to view a special exhibition featuring four gowns crafted by FIT Fashion Design alumni. After the tour, join fellow members on the terrace to mingle over cocktails and light bites.

ADDITIONAL MEMBER PROGRAMMING
September 9 - FIT Circle at the Waldorf Astoria New York*
September 16 - Doll Dressing Exhibition Opening at The Museum at FIT*
September 17 - A Conversation with Freddie Leiba at the FIT archives
September 22 - 27th on Sale VIP Preview

View benefits for all membership levels, pricing, and join at fitnyc.edu/fitcircle

FIT Circle is more than a membership program—it’s a community of advocates, patrons, and champions of the next generation of creative leaders in fashion, culture, and the arts. Join today to RSVP for fall offerings.

*Exclusive access for members at the $1,000+ or above.

08/10/2026

On Saturday, July 25th, over 160 FIT alumni gathered for coffee in 25 locations across the country and around the world from Milan to Mexico City. Thank you to our wonderful hosts for bringing local alumni together for a morning of fun conversation, shared learnings and ideas, and for some, a walk down memory lane about what it was like on FIT’s campus (we heard West Hollywood’s meetup included a yearbook show-and-tell from the 1970s!).

FIT Coffee Connections is a new annual tradition, and the 2027 date will be announced next spring. Until then, hope to see you back on campus this fall for FIT Alumni and Family Weekend, October 23–25!

08/05/2026

Friday, October 23 to Sunday October 25, FIT invites you to return to campus and reconnect with friends during our third annual Alumni and Family Weekend—with a few surprises in store this year.

Good things come in threes, so here's what you can look forward to:
1. Visiting the Alumni Bazaar to discover up-and-coming brands owned and operated by alumni makers and founders.
2. Getting dressed up and celebrating the anniversary of your graduation amongst fellow alumni at the Decades Dinner.
3. Getting advice from career superstars or sharing your own two cents with current students at the Industry Networking + Mentorship Luncheon.

The full schedule—30+ events and counting—is coming soon. Plan your visit and learn more at fitnyc.edu/alumniweekend

08/03/2026

Euro summer is almost over...but when you're an FIT Alumni, travel and discovery is year-round. After an overwhelming amount of interest, we are pleased to announce a second date added for an FIT Alumni trip to Japan, March 20-31, 2027!

⛩️ FIT alumni will cross the globe to visit Kyoto, Tamano, and Tokyo, experiencing the best of fashion from Ginza Fashion District to the birthplace of Japanese denim, with plenty of culture, history, and cuisine along the way.

👖 While in Tamano, travelers will have a chance to relax at a natural Japanese hot spring and take the ferry to Naoshima Art Island, followed by visiting a working indigo farm with a hands-on indigo dye workshop.

✈️ Registration for the second trip is now live. Sign up before spots fill up (our last trip sold out in less than an hour!) for the experience of a lifetime, shared with fellow alumni. Learn more at the link in our bio.

07/27/2026

Sunday, August 30 | Yankee Stadium
Join FIT President Jason Schupbach, alumni, and the vibrant FIT community for our first-ever Yankees outing. Cheer on the Yankees as they take on rival team, the Boston Red Sox.

⚾ Get tickets for you and fellow FIT fans at our link in bio.

07/21/2026

Picture this: you're a bright eyed freshman starting your first semester of college at FIT. You have big dreams but little time, between juggling assignments and an internship. The world is your oyster—if only you knew where to start. Whether you're 20 or 20,000 miles from home, moving to the Big Apple can be intimidating at first!

That's where we come in: we're creating the FIT Alumni Field Guide to NYC, a curated map full of hidden gems, cheap eats, niche cultural landmarks, and anywhere else (within the five boroughs) you'd recommend to an FIT student.

🍎 Submit your NYC Faves now through Thursday, July 30: https://forms.gle/6x5rJ8joAeFqMK6fA
🚕 We'll curate the best of the best to be added--if yours is picked, you'll be credited in the final guide!
🗺️ Incoming students will receive their field guide at Department of Student Life at FIT freshman orientation, just in time to explore the city a bit before the semester takes off!

Design by Marie Castiglione, Graphic Design ‘10, of Spaghetti & Meatballs

07/14/2026

FIT alums are everywhere—maybe even in your neighborhood!

On Saturday, July 25 at 11 am, alumni across the country and around the globe will meet up and swap stories at neighborhood cafés selected by local alumni hosts. Sign ups close Monday, July 20—send to your FIT bestie and reserve your seats today!

🗺️ Find a meet up location near you: https://www.fitnyc.edu/creative-nexus/alumni/events/coffee-connections.php

07/07/2026

Three fashion design alumni are bringing fashion dreams to life on Season 22 of Project Runway, and we’ll be cheering them on all along the way!

Bryan Barrientos MFA ‘24 is a Peruvian-American designer whose designs have been seen at New York Fashion Week and the Met Gala.

Bi Pham AAS ‘20 shifted from science to fashion to explore modernity and sensuality through premium ready‑to‑wear.

Jennifer Daniels AAS ‘09 is a formally trained designer and FIT graduate who appeared on Project Runway as a model for four seasons.

Tune in on July 9 for the season premiere on Freeform, Hulu, and Disney+ to follow along.

Photo Credit: Disney/Heidi Gutman
Fashion Institute of Technology

07/02/2026

Join us to celebrate the release of The Love Producer: My Unscripted Journey from a Reality TV Career to My Own Happily Ever After, a new memoir by Julie LaPlaca (), Advertising and Marketing Communications '07, former producer of the hit ABC series, The Bachelor, and certified life coach and hypnotherapist.

TUESDAY, JULY 7 | 6:30–8:30 pm
📍 Bob Fisch Presentation Hall
🔗 Register at our link in bio

LaPlaca will sit down with host of Off The Vine podcast () and former Bachelorette host Kaitlyn Bristowe () to discuss walking away from a career producing reality TV's most iconic romances to do the deeper work of healing and self-discovery—learning to produce the love story of her own life.

Following the conversation, guests are invited to a "rose ceremony" cocktail reception celebrating love, learning, and reinvention. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

04/22/2026

NEW! Have you ever wondered what your fellow alums get up to after they graduate? Us too! That’s why we’re launching a new social series, “Day in the Life of an FIT Alum,” and we’re kicking it off with Daniel Saponaro, AAS Fashion Design ‘02. Daniel is the designer behind Hutch (), a contemporary womenswear brand known for garments that are as functional as they are luxe.

Take a peek into Daniel’s day in the Hutch offices and showroom on Fashion Avenue, located in the center of the Garment District—just a few blocks from FIT.

After gaining technical mastery of principles he still uses today, Daniel founded his label in 2010. Since then, Hutch has become a beloved brand at retailers nationwide—you can find Hutch at Anthropologie, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, and on the brand’s website.

The brand’s effortlessly feminine, size-inclusive designs all start as sketches by Daniel himself, who believes that every woman deserves an “I feel pretty” moment. With bold colors and prints, Daniel’s infectious positivity shines through the collections of dresses, swimwear, and bridal ensembles that emphasize the individuality and spirit of the women wearing it.

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