Among Friends
Ethan Horing
Fashion Design (School of Graduate Studies)
About this Item
- Title
- Among Friends
- Date
- 2025
- Summary/Artist Statement
- Ethan Horing is a New York native with a background bridging technology and design. He holds a BSE in Computer Science from the University of Pennsylvania and an MFA in Fashion Design from FIT. His work reimagines traditional menswear by creatively mixing fabrics in unexpected ways – blending sophisticated colors and patterns for maximalist impact. Garment construction emphasizes craftsmanship, social responsibility, and slow fashion. Each piece values the unseen details, honoring the skill and artistry of the makers. The result is clothing that rewards a closer look – the longer you look, the more you see.
- About This Collection:
- "Among Friends" is my take on essential fall/winter menswear. In menswear, classic textiles like tweeds, pinstripes, and corduroy have become all too familiar, making them easy to underestimate. This collection reimagines these classic textiles in fresh, unexpected ways, drawing attention to their textures and patterns and revealing what makes them extraordinary. It balances tradition with playful maximalism – combining historic menswear staples with colorful fabrics, whimsical details, and inventive tailoring, so that the longer you look, the more you see. Rooted in craftsmanship, 'Among Friends' embraces slow fashion and longevity. I believe garments made with skill, care, and intention carry an ineffable sentimental value – one that deepens the connection between the wearer and the worn.
- Course/Degree Information
- 2025 Fashion Design MFA graduate thesis collection. Presented on September 9, 2025 at 'Act 5: Fashion Design MFA Showcase.'
- M.F.A. in Fashion Design, Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York 2025.
- Department: Fashion Design
- Related Materials
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Act 5: Fashion Design MFA 2025 Graduate Showcase - Official Trailer
- Rights
- In Copyright
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- Identifier
- FIT Repository ID: fd_mfa_000055
Citation
Horing, E. (2025). Among Friends. FIT Institutional Repository. https://institutionalrepository.fitnyc.edu/item/661528
Horing, Ethan. Among Friends. 2025. FIT Digital Repository, https://institutionalrepository.fitnyc.edu/item/661528
Horing, Ethan. "Among Friends." FIT Digital Repository, 2025. https://institutionalrepository.fitnyc.edu/item/661528