“I found my own way to be in the world.”
Since 2020, I’ve seen much more gender fluidity on campus and in the classroom. It’s wonderful. The men in particular ...
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THE VIEW FROM OUR CORNER
NEWS
Two new programs touch down
FIT’s MA in Exhibition and Experience Design is becoming an MFA program beginning in fall 2026. This terminal degree is more desirable in the job market and creates more opportunities in academia. The new four-semester program will still focus on designing narrative environments rooted in human psychology, and it will still provide real-world projects, studio-based competitions, and a rigorous thesis presented to industry critics. But it will also include expanded coursework in sustainability, inclusivity, and project management, as well as more internship opportunities.
Also, next fall marks the beginning of the new AAS degree program in Cosmetics and Fragrance Marketing. This is the first AAS of its kind in the United States, and it completes the nation’s only full academic pathway from associate’s to master’s, preparing students to lead in the global beauty, wellness, and personal care industries.
Couture Council Honors Rousteing
On Sept. 3, The Museum at FIT held its annual Couture Council Luncheon, honoring Olivier Rousteing, creative director of the house of Balmain, with the 2025 Couture Council Award for Artistry of Fashion.
Actor and singer Jeremy Pope presented the award. “Olivier, you have broken barriers and rewritten the rules,” Pope told him. “You remind us: Fashion isn’t just about what we wear. It’s about who we are, and the future we dare to shape.”
