Fashion Design (School of Graduate Studies)

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Beyond: Fashion Design MFA 2024 Graduate Showcase

Beyond: Fashion Design MFA 2024 Graduate Showcase

  • 2024-09-10
  • Fashion Design (School of Graduate Studies)
  • Fashion shows
  • Fashion photographs
  • Masters theses
Welcome to the culmination of our journey, BEYOND, where FIT Fashion Design MFA students from diverse backgrounds and cultures converge to redefine boundaries and celebrate unity in diversity. BEYOND explores the limitless possibilities where creativity knows no borders. Drawing inspiration from our unique heritages, each garment transcends traditional norms, embracing fluidity in silhouette, texture, and identity. Our collections are testament to the richness of our individual stories, woven together into a tapestry of innovation and inclusivity. We invite you to experience fashion that speaks a universal language of beauty and resilience — from the vibrant hues of South Asian embroidery to the minimalist elegance of Scandinavian lines — where every stitch tells a story of courage, heritage, and the boundless spirit of creativity that unites us all.
— FIT Fashion Design MFA Class of 2024
Harmonious Collision

Harmonious Collision

Ziling Dong
  • 2024
  • Fashion Design (School of Graduate Studies)
  • Fashion shows
  • Fashion photographs
  • Masters theses
Ziling Dong is a women’s wear designer whose specialty is finding harmony in contrast and conflict. Delicate insight often leads her into contradictory thoughts, prompting her to strive for a balance between reason and sensibility. Stylistically, she is influenced by the orderliness and fluidity of industrial aesthetics. Through exquisite and structured fabric, a minimalist silhouette, and the flowing divide, a feminine image of hardness and tenderness is created.
Smuggler

Smuggler

Yoon Seo Lee
  • 2024
  • Fashion Design (School of Graduate Studies)
  • Fashion shows
  • Fashion photographs
  • Masters theses
Yoon Seo Lee, a South Korean streetwear designer, finds inspiration in the overlooked details of everyday life and in the things that happen behind the scenes. She aims to uncover hidden narratives and spark connections through clothing. Her designs blend contrasting elements, embodying duality, and her innovative approach integrates 3D printing into garments and accessories, pushing the boundaries of creativity and craftsmanship.
Seika

Seika

Yixuan Apple Zhao
  • 2024
  • Fashion Design (School of Graduate Studies)
  • Fashion shows
  • Fashion photographs
  • Masters theses
Yixuan (Apple) Zhao wants to change the fashion industry to be more inclusive. Originally from Harbin, China, she has studied in North America since age 14, and her creative work combines all the cultures she has experienced and her fascination with fashion. With their emphasis on size, gender, and cultural inclusivity, her designs help others discover new identities.
Nebula

Nebula

Urvi Selarka
  • 2024
  • Fashion Design (School of Graduate Studies)
  • Fashion shows
  • Fashion photographs
  • Masters theses
Urvi Selarka is an Indian women’s wear designer. All her creations are a kaleidoscope of sensorial experiences. She is a 3D artist who fuses the worlds of art and fashion. Her work heavily involves innovative patternmaking and technical draping. And with their unconventional materials, Selarka’s designs take you on a journey through her creative universe.
Bubble Wrap

Bubble Wrap

Talia Abbe
  • 2024
  • Fashion Design (School of Graduate Studies)
  • Fashion shows
  • Fashion photographs
  • Masters theses
Talia Abbe, a native of New York, earned her Bachelor of Science degree in textile and fashion design with a certificate in entrepreneurship from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. She then pursued a Master of Fine Arts degree in Fashion Design from the Fashion Institute of Technology. Abbe’s personal struggles with mental health inspired her to make a positive impact on others facing similar challenges. Her work centers around creating an inclusive and welcoming environment. While cognitive abstraction influences her prints, her voluminous designs and vibrant color palettes exude childlike playfulness.
East Meets West

East Meets West

Qi Yun
  • 2024
  • Fashion Design (School of Graduate Studies)
  • Fashion shows
  • Fashion photographs
  • Masters theses
Qi Yun is a fashion designer from Beijing based in New York. She studied fashion design for six years at the Fashion Institute of Technology. By integrating her cultural background and her understanding of fashion design, Qi’s designs tell unique stories and create a cultural tapestry that transcends borders, showcasing the beauty of cultural synthesis.
Tessellated Resistance

Tessellated Resistance

Natalia Robles Oteíza
  • 2024
  • Fashion Design (School of Graduate Studies)
  • Fashion shows
  • Fashion photographs
  • Masters theses
Natalia Robles Oteíza is a Chilean fashion designer who focuses on sustainability, technology, and storytelling through design. Natalia has worked across various areas of fashion and textile design, ranging from hypoallergenic children’s wear to highly technical uniforms for female automotive technicians. In her personal work as a designer, she is focused on combining zero- waste patternmaking techniques with 3D modeling and printing technology.
Phantom Limb

Phantom Limb

Jiajie Xu
  • 2024
  • Fashion Design (School of Graduate Studies)
  • Fashion shows
  • Fashion photographs
  • Masters theses
In my perspective, pragmatism holds a pivotal role in the realm of design. A commendable design should be firmly grounded in practical, real-world utility while simultaneously possessing the ability to break free from existing constraints. As a designer, my inclination leans toward working predominantly with tangible materials as my initial point of focus. I draw my creative inspiration largely from palpable, physical aspects of the world, highlighting the significance of sensory experiences and tactile interactions in informing my design endeavors.
Growing Moments: Memory Fossils

Growing Moments: Memory Fossils

Eunhae Cho
  • 2024
  • Fashion Design (School of Graduate Studies)
  • Fashion shows
  • Fashion photographs
  • Masters theses
Eunhae Cho is a Korean designer who was raised in a multicultural environment across Korea, Canada, and the United States. Passionate about community enrichment, Cho is committed to nurturing diversity, inclusion, and cultural heritage and to creating meaningful connections through design. Through her work she celebrates individual stories and personal histories within her community. Cho’s professional experiences and honors include a Volvo x CFDA collaboration and Swarovski sponsorship, and in 2023, she was selected as a CFDA Geoffrey Beene scholarship finalist. Cho has worked with Gucci, Ashlyn, and R13, and she is proficient in research, illustration, patternmaking, and sewing, with additional expertise in jewelry crafting.
Aquaflow

Aquaflow

Cindy Qianqian Dong
  • 2024
  • Fashion Design (School of Graduate Studies)
  • Fashion shows
  • Fashion photographs
  • Masters theses
As a passionate and innovative fashion designer, I merge art with style to craft distinctive pieces. Inspired by nature, culture, and human emotion, my designs express a profound appreciation for life’s beauty. Through meticulous craftsmanship and my unique design language, I create fashion that resonates with the wearer and empowers them with confidence. To push fashion boundaries and embrace innovation, I frequently integrate cutting-edge technology into my creative process, resulting in visually stunning designs. I am also expanding the possible uses for 3D printing in my work. I earned my BFA in fashion design from Savannah College of Art and Design and my MFA at the Fashion Institute of Technology.
Juana

Juana

Bryan Barrientos
  • 2024
  • Fashion Design (School of Graduate Studies)
  • Fashion shows
  • Fashion photographs
  • Masters theses
Bryan Barrientos is a Peruvian American designer who is redefining modern evening wear by challenging conventional barriers while also focusing on couture techniques and celebrating individuality. His brand is inspired by history yet offers a contemporary aesthetic for the modern woman. Barrientos earned his BFA and MFA from the Fashion Institute of Technology and has received industry recognition from Supima. His work has been featured in various prestigious editorials including Harper’s Bazaar.
Collection 0

Collection 0

Brunela Ramirez
  • 2024
  • Fashion Design (School of Graduate Studies)
  • Fashion shows
  • Fashion photographs
  • Masters theses
Brunela Ramirez is a Peruvian multidisciplinary artist and fashion designer who incorporates digital design, technology, and sustainability to generate new alternatives in construction, printing, and textile making. She uses her work to explore her curiosity about life’s mysteries, humanity, and gender expression. Ramirez makes research an integral part of her creative process and draws on references such as philosophy, film, and visual media. Her interest in unconventional aesthetics and art influences and defines her work.
Wheels of Honour

Wheels of Honour

Ashleen Tuteja
  • 2024
  • Fashion Design (School of Graduate Studies)
  • Fashion shows
  • Fashion photographs
  • Masters theses
Indian-born designer, Ashleen Tuteja, holds a BFA from the National Institute of Technology and an MFA in fashion design from the Fashion Institute of Technology. Her work, which seamlessly blends conceptual art, monolithic structures, and technical functionality, is rooted in the values of progress, empathy, social responsibility, and innovation. Passionate about menswear, she believes in the equation: Design + Form + Emotion = Good Design. Her creations center around human emotions, emphasizing core principles to evoke meaningful connections through fashion.
Uni/Versal: Fashion Design MFA 2023 Graduate Showcase

Uni/Versal: Fashion Design MFA 2023 Graduate Showcase

  • 2023-09-12
  • Fashion Design (School of Graduate Studies)
  • Fashion shows
  • Fashion photographs
  • Masters theses
The Fashion Design MFA 2023 graduating class presented their final thesis collections in a runway show during New York Fashion Week.
Soft Discomfort

Soft Discomfort

Youna Jin
  • 2023
  • Fashion Design (School of Graduate Studies)
  • Fashion shows
  • Fashion photographs
  • Masters theses
Born in Korea, Youna Jin is a ready-to-wear designer whose work focuses on the intersection between gender norms, the body, and the blurred lines of unisex fashion. Originally trained in jewelry design and metalworks, Jin uses progressive pattern cutting and traditional technical fabrics to organically highlight controversial parts of the human body in order to question the sexual and social gaze of the public.
Torus

Torus

Vasundhra Dhamija
  • 2023
  • Fashion Design (School of Graduate Studies)
  • Fashion shows
  • Fashion photographs
  • Masters theses
Dhamija is a multidisciplinary designer and 3D artist who bridges the worlds of technology, art, and nature. With a background in computer engineering and fashion, Dhamija aims to design visual stories that are beautiful and thought-provoking and are centered around the cacophonic splendor of mathematics. Born and raised in India, she is passionate about preserving the country's rich cultural heritage and bringing its handicrafts into the modern era by fusing these traditional art forms with innovative tools like Clo3D.
Sabor a mí, Sabor a tí

Sabor a mí, Sabor a tí

Valeria Watson
  • 2023
  • Fashion Design (School of Graduate Studies)
  • Fashion shows
  • Fashion photographs
  • Masters theses
Valeria Watson is a multidisciplinary artist and fashion designer based in New York City. She designs and constructs expressive, colorful, and playful garments that celebrate the bodies that carry them. Inspired by her Mexican-American heritage, her concepts are rooted in personal memories and are imbued with the traditional craft of Mexico. Collaged silhouettes, bold volumes, upcycled materials, and graphical prints are key characteristics that define her work and create collections that invite all to join in the celebration.
Metamorphosis

Metamorphosis

Tom Zhendong Wen
  • 2023
  • Fashion Design (School of Graduate Studies)
  • Fashion shows
  • Fashion photographs
  • Masters theses
Zhendong Wen is a socially conscious designer whose work is informed by the movements of contemporary society. Having lived in several metropolises, Wen possesses a unique ability to adapt to diverse cultural environments. This exposure has enabled him to identify and capture social patterns in his creative work, which often reflect his observations. His designs are a testament to his keen eye for capturing the spirit of his surroundings and the people who inhabit them.
Lamella

Lamella

Morgan Cardwell
  • 2023
  • Fashion Design (School of Graduate Studies)
  • Fashion shows
  • Fashion photographs
  • Masters theses
North Carolina-born Morgan Cardwell received her BFA from North Carolina State University before pursuing an MFA in Fashion Design from FIT. Her biophilic designs convey a symbiosis between human existence and the natural world, influencing patterns and textures. Her signatures include fluid contours and detailed craft created through a combination of traditional techniques and new technology. Her work centers around the vast range of human emotions, states of interconnectedness and the intensity of lived experiences.
Carnival of Apocalypse

Carnival of Apocalypse

Xinyue Maggie Tao
  • 2023
  • Fashion Design (School of Graduate Studies)
  • Fashion shows
  • Fashion photographs
  • Masters theses
Tao’s intention is to delve into the depths of human nature, philosophy, and the realm of material existence through her artistic creations. Her collections transcend the limitations of time and culture. They unfold captivating narratives, fueled by an exaggerated and dramatic storytelling style that ignites her creative inspiration. These collections often exist in a world untethered by time, untouched by the constraints of reality. Her distinctive essence resonates within each meticulously crafted collection she presents.
Fancy Inside

Fancy Inside

Zining Luna Ye
  • 2023
  • Fashion Design (School of Graduate Studies)
  • Fashion shows
  • Fashion photographs
  • Masters theses
Chinese-born, New York–based Zining Ye is a designer who strives to create a fashion language that juxtaposes chaos with tranquility and maximalism with restraint. Form and textile manipulation are central to her work. Traditional silhouettes are fused with architectonic textiles, and neutral palettes combine with rigid volumes to create collections that are quietly striking. During her studies in FIT’s Fashion Design MFA program, Ye found a balance between traditional Asian culture and modern expression.
DRESS_CODE

DRESS_CODE

Lilach Porges
  • 2023
  • Fashion Design (School of Graduate Studies)
  • Fashion shows
  • Fashion photographs
  • Masters theses
Lilach Porges is an Israeli fashion designer with an academic background in architecture. She uses parametric design methods to create textiles and garments. Lilach wishes to combine fashion with technology and to research more sustainable production methods to create the fashion of the future. Her work centers around developing innovative methods for 3D-printed garments with robotic arms, exploring architectonic shapes with the ambition to bring the worlds of science, engineering, and fashion together to empower women.
Independent Reality

Independent Reality

Kuai Li
  • 2023
  • Fashion Design (School of Graduate Studies)
  • Fashion shows
  • Fashion photographs
  • Masters theses
Kuai Li is a Chinese-born fashion designer whose work centers on sculptural aesthetics underpinned by her industrial design background. Passionate about exploring bold hues, geometric shapes, and the body's interaction with space, Li treats fashion with an industrial design approach. Her work bends physics, often using tech, performance, and traditional furniture materials to explore architectural forms on the body. In addition to designing garments, for the last several years Li has been creative director of the accessories brand she founded, Baohedu.
OCD and Fashion

OCD and Fashion

Yimeng Zhao
  • 2023
  • Fashion Design (School of Graduate Studies)
  • Fashion shows
  • Fashion photographs
  • Masters theses
Born in Beijing, Yimeng Zhao is a fashion designer whose work focuses on the purity of line and form. She believes in reducing everything to the essential while investigating geometric constructions. Patternmaking and craft in construction are central to her process; form is the basis of her love of design. Zhao also believes fashion can be used as a tool to depict and dissect mental health and social issues. Beyond her studies, Zhao has worked in both Beijing and New York and possesses a comprehensive understanding of both markets.