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TODAY ?? It's that time of year again! Giving Day is here, and it's the perfect opportunity to make a difference in the lives of students, faculty, and the rest of the FIT community Which fund are you supporting this #FITGivingDay? Comment below and let us know how you plan to make an impact! Together, we can create a wave of generosity that transforms lives. ?? Learn more + give now at fitnyc.edu/givingday

Join us in New York! FIT Foundation + Alumni Holiday Party New York ? December 5 ? Art and Design Gallery at FIT FIT’s highly anticipated NYC holiday bash is hosted this year by Real Housewives of New Jersey star and FIT alum, Margaret Josephs! Experience an unforgettable evening of festive glamour, surprise entertainment, and an opportunity to try Soirée, Margaret’s very own line of canned mocktails. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate the season in style with the FIT community! Get your tickets: https://lnkd.in/edWCuieS

Let the festivities begin! Join us in LA at Decades for an unforgettable evening. December 11 ? Decades Hosted by Cameron Silver Our annual holiday party is a night of celebration and cheer. Decades founder Cameron Silver will discuss his latest book, Caftans: From Classical to Camp, with fashion and style expert and FIT alum, Joe Zee. Books will be available for purchase. Missing the Big Apple? Following the conversation, guests will be able to shop the latest capsule, straight from the closet of an Upper East Side socialite and muse to Oscar de la Renta and Bill Blass. Get your tickets: https://lnkd.in/esd-ntKV

Maintaining Your Creativity and Leadership in the Face of Commercial Pressures A Conversation with Designer Edmundo Castillo Wednesday, December 4 Art and Design Gallery, Pomerantz Center Fashion Institute of Technology Doors open and cocktails: 5:30 pm Interactive discussion: 6–7 pm Networking reception and tapas: 7–8 pm RSVP: https://lnkd.in/esscUcmu The Social Justice Center at FIT invites you to bring your questions and sketch pad for this lively interactive conversation with Edmundo Castillo, led by FIT President Joyce F. Brown. One of America's leading footwear designers and Latinx creatives, Castillo started his own eponymous brand and boutique before taking his talents to lead teams at Stuart Weitzman and Sergio Rossi. He has also worked with Donna Karan and Ralph Lauren. Castillo is both a CFDA and Fashion Group International award winner.

With your help, we were able to raise over $15,968 through 45 funds, with 154 donations to provide continued funding for FIT's schools, programming, and students! ?? THANK YOU FOR ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL #FITgivingday in support of FIT, our students, and more!

?? LAST CHANCE! For all of our procrastinators (we know old habits die hard...) there's still time to support the school, department, or area of your choice for #FITgivingday our annual celebration of the schools, centers, departments, communities, and more that make us FIT. ??? Make your gift for an additional 24 hours until 11:59pm ET on November 21. Visit fitnyc.edu/givingday to make your impact.

ONLY 4 HOURS REMAINING! This is your moment to join in on an amazing day of generosity! You play a vital role in making the FIT community truly special and remarkable. Together, we can keep fueling innovation and empower the upcoming wave of creative visionaries. Head over to fitnyc.edu/givingday to make your contribution ??

? Help us reach our Giving Day goal by donating $50 or more on #FITgivingday and as a token of our thanks, you’ll receive a set of note cards featuring original artwork by FIT Student and @fitfoundation Live Art Duel finalist, Jialun Tong (@tongjialun0518), Fine Arts BFA ‘25 ?? Whether you're sending out holiday well wishes or writing a friend, each in this set of five greeting cards features stunning prints of original artwork. ???? You choose where your donation goes: You can help preserve fashion archives at Gladys Marcus Library, provide resources for BIPOC students with the Social Justice Center, champion innovation with the Sustainability or Innovation Fund, cheer on the tigers at FIT athletics, or if you can't decide, the Annual Fund is a great choice, providing invaluable support for the college's most pressing needs. Make your impact: fitnyc.edu/givingday

“I am a first generation college student, and FIT was my dream school. My expectations for my experience were so high, and FIT met them. I thrived in the creative atmosphere, and I felt so supported by the faculty, the staff, and my fellow students. I met many of my closest friends at FIT. I give back because I want other students to have the magical experience that I did. I came back to work at FIT because I believe so strongly in the campus community, in the way we encourage creative minds to grow, and I take such pride in being a part of that.” -Jocelin Engel (@jocelinengel), Global Fashion Management MPS, EEO and Title IX training associate, Chair of the FIT Campus Anti-Violence Education Group (@fitcaeg), and FIT Diversity Collective member (@fit_diversity) Join Jocelin and donate now at fitnyc.edu/givingday

#FITGivingDay is here! Today, the FIT community unites to champion creativity and innovation in the creative economy by making a real impact on the lives of our students. This year, we’re raising money for EVERY school, department, and area of need at FIT! Explore all the ways you can make an impact at fitnyc.edu/givingday or visit the link in our bio.