Beyond: Fashion Design MFA 2024 Graduate Showcase

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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.