FIT Alumni

Two FIT alums. One custom gown. A lifelong friendship.� For Anne Hathaway’s 2026 Met Gala custom @MichaelKors Collection look, Michael tapped fellow FIT alum, longtime friend, and renowned artist Peter McGough (@petertmcg ) to create a one-of-a-kind painting on the sculptural black gown. Hand-painted over the course of 60 hours, the gown features motifs inspired by John Keats’ poem “Ode on a Grecian Urn.” #FITNYC @fitalumni

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 (@hutch_design ), 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. #fitalumni #fitnyc

At FIT, the dining hall doubles as a catwalk. Students gather to study, laugh, sip elaborate Starbucks creations, and eat the surprisingly delicious fare—all while serving up inimitable style. For Hue magazine, @FITAlumni Amy Lombard (Photography ’12,) captured this spectacular combination of food, fashion, and fun. Lombard is a rising star in the photography world, having shot for GQ, HBO, and Coca-Cola. Recently she photographed Bad Bunny’s Puerto Rico residency for The New York Times, and in 2024, she was nominated for a James Beard Award for documenting food culture. #FITNYC @amylombard

Inspired by her TEDx talk, “How Fashion Won the War on Waste,” Stacy Flynn (BS Textile Development & Marketing ‘99) will return to campus to deliver the closing keynote at FIT’s 20th annual Sustainable Business and Design Conference on April 9. The CEO and co-founder of Evrnu will explore how innovation and creativity can transform waste into opportunity in the fashion industry. Learn more about the journey that led her to developing NuCycl r-lyocell— a sturdy fiber made entirely from cotton textile waste—by watching her TEDx talk at our link in bio. Fellow alumni and industry disruptors also speaking at the two-day conference include: Aleks Gosiewski, BFA Fashion Design ‘17, Co-Founder, Keel Labs (@aleks_gosiewski ) Andrea Reyes, MPS Global Fashion Management ‘12 (@nycfairtrade ) Deanna Crevecoeur , BS Production Management, ‘23 Founder Coeur (@deannacrev ) Kara Mac, AAS Fashion Design ‘85, Founder and CEO Kara Mac Shoes (@karamac.ny ) Miranda Morrison, AAS Accessories Design, ‘89 (@mmorrisan ) Sarah Scaturro, MA Fashion and Textile Studies ‘10 (@saruzzza ) Celebrate Earth Month AND 20 Years of Collective Progress with FIT by joining for one or both days of panels, keynotes, workshops, and opportunities to connect with like-minded earth warriors. Register at fitnyc.edu/sustainabilityconference or visit our link in bio.

Set your reminder. Secure your seat. One week out. FIT’s 20th Annual Sustainable Business and Design Conference, "Industry Disruptors: Your Voice, Our Future: 20 Years of Collective Progress,” brings together a dynamic mix of voices shaping what’s next, spanning circularity to biofabrication, craft to culture. Featuring Amber Valletta, Emilyn Edillon and Sara Kozlowski of CFDA, Suzanne Lee of Biofabricate, Andrea Baldo of Mulberry, Miranda Morrison and Madeleine Danzberger of Steve Madden, and Morgan Ginn of The Footwear Collective. Plus a special conversation tied to PBS’s “Human Footprint” with FIT alum Frederick Anderson, Dr. Nate Dappen, and Constance White, and a closing keynote by Stacy Flynn, CEO and co-founder of Evrnu. With more speakers, panelists, and perspectives to come across the two-day conference. Join us April 8 and 9 as industry disruptors, designers, and changemakers come together to rethink systems, materials, and the future of fashion. Learn more and register now at fitnyc.edu/industrydisruptors #FITNYC #FITSustainability #EarthMonth

Did you catch FIT alumni @Urvi.Selarka (Fashion Design MFA) and @the.FionaRose (Fashion Design BFA) on @TamronHallShow ’s “Up & Coming Designer” series? We loved getting a glimpse behind the seams, watching their collections come to life on the runway, and hearing each designer speak to the vision, story, and future of their work. And of course, seeing @TamronHall herself in their designs.

Congratulations to Corey Moran (@coreyjay ), Cosmetics and Fragrance Marketing Management MPS ’15, as he steps into his new role as chief marketing officer at Michael Kors. Corey will lead brand storytelling for the iconic label founded by a fellow alum. In addition to his prior role at Google as the head of industry for fashion and luxury segments, Corey stays close to his FIT roots—teaching graduate students in the CFMM program (@fitbeautythinktank ), serving on the FIT Foundation (@fitfoundation ) Board, collaborating with alumni, the campus community, and industry stakeholders—continuing to champion FIT on 27th street and beyond. Headshot by @Bronson.photo courtesy of Corey Moran. #FitAlumni #FITNYC #MichaelKors

While the catwalk is glamorous, eventually fashions have to leave the runway... to walk the red carpet! And for our FIT alumni, you never quite know where that path might lead. At the 98th #AcademyAwards, we saw just that: @MiyakoBellizzi (Advertising and Marketing Communications '11) nominee for best Costume Design for her work on Marty Supreme, sported a Christian @Dior Spring/Summer '99 bias cut gown. @BibhuMohapatra (Fashion Design AAS '00) showcased heritage craftsmanship, dressing pre-show host Tamron Hall in a Fall 2025 gown. In a pre-ceremony event, @NdeyBuri (Advertising and Marketing Communications '19) stepped out in African brand Romzy Studio. Alum Wayman Bannerman, 1/2 of celebrity styling duo @waymanandmicah kept it fun with a custom @LouisVuitton gown for breakout star Chase Infiniti, a garden of Eden dress from @Chanel for Quenlin Blackwell, host of Vanity Fair after-party, and a @Jacquemus sparkle pin stripe suit for two-time nominee Colman Domingo. Just as predicted by FIT alum and style expert Joe Zee (Advertising and Marketing Communications '92) who walked the carpet, the sculptural silhouettes of @DanielRoseberry 's (Fashion Design AAS '08) @Schiaparelli were fan favorites. Dua Lipa's afterparty look standing out from the crowd. Credit: Miyako Bellizzi: Photo by John Angelillo/UPI Credit: UPI/Alamy Live News Tamron Hall: Photo by Elizabeth Goodenough/Everett Collection/Alamy Live News Ndey Buri: Photo courtesy of Buri Quenlin Blackwell: Photo by Jeffrey Mayer/Media Punch/Alamy Live News Colman Domingo: Photo by Jeffrey Mayer/Media Punch/Alamy Live News Joe Zee: Photo courtesy of Zee Dua Lipa: Photo by Chris Chew/UPI Credit: UPI/Alamy Live News #FITNYC #FITAlumni #AcademyAwards #oscars #vanityfairafterparty

Fresh off “One Battle After Another” winning the Oscar for Best Picture, we’re celebrating one of its standout stars: FIT alumna Shayna McHayle (Fashion Merchandising Management), also known as @junglepussy , (now frequently shortened to JP). McHayle first created her stage name while thrifting around New York as an FIT student, inspired by punk style and racks of fuzzy animal prints. Years later, director Paul Thomas Anderson loved the name so much he wrote her directly into the film, as a member of the revolutionary group French 75. Today the independent musician, whose work has appeared in “Broad City” and HBO’s “Insecure”, is part of one of the year’s most celebrated movies. Yet another milestone in her creative journey. Read the full story over on HUE.fitnyc.edu #FITNYC #FITAlumni

Little me would be so proud

Twenty years of turning ideas into action! FIT’s 20th Annual Sustainable Business and Design Conference, “Your Voice, Our Future: 20 Years of Collective Progress,” returns April 8 and 9. FIT alumni, register now via link in bio to get early bird pricing, available through Wednesday, March 18. Your ticket includes: 💡 Full access to all main-stage sessions across both days 💡 Exclusive networking opportunities with industry leaders, innovators, and changemakers 💡Daily meals and refreshments (breakfast, lunch, and light bites during conference hours) 💡 Entry to the FIT Changemaker Award ceremony and reception 💡 Continued access to on-demand content available through Earth month in April Industry disruptors, designers, entrepreneurs, activists, and changemakers will come together to explore the future of sustainable fashion and business. Through conversations, panels, and hands-on workshops, the conference highlights how creative industries are rethinking systems, materials, and practices to build a more responsible future. Learn more and register at fitnyc.edu/industrydisruptors #FITNYC #FITSustainability

Four Fashion Design alumni shows. Four totally different ways to do New York Fashion Week. Tula deBaer '25, Yuval Sorotzkin '25, Evangeline Ellingsworth AAS '23 and Noah Savas (Menswear) transformed a Brooklyn industrial loft into a volunteer-powered, self-produced runway moment. Aisling Camps '13 presented in a light-filled space at the Starrett-Lehigh Building, featuring immersive installation elements. Peleg Assulin '25 presented his thesis collection featuring Supima materials inside a Chelsea gallery, complete with live drawing activations. And Talia Abbe MFA '24 hosted a vibrant, curated showroom experience at the Moxy Hotel, set against sprawling Manhattan skyline views. No single blueprint. No one formula. Just vision, community, and FIT alumni making NYFW their own. Featured Designers: @afterwork_runway @tulafaye_ @yuvalsorotzkin @_evviel_ @noah_savas (@ursamajor.workwear ) @aislingcamps @peleg_assulin @taliaabbe (@tabbe_designs ) #FITNYC #NYFW #FITALUMNI