Fashion Institute of Technology

The Fashion Institute of Technology is a specialized public college within the State University of New York in Manhattan, integrating design, business, and technology education with a strong professional focus. Its urban setting places faculty and students inside New York’s fashion and retail ecosystem, enabling agile collaboration with established brands and emerging ventures. On-campus maker and prototyping studios, digital labs, and collection resources support sampling, materials exploration, and user-centered testing alongside robust internship pipelines. Sponsored programs are administered through the Research Foundation for SUNY, with faculty pursuing competitive state and federal support. SUNY-wide IP and contracting services streamline agreements, licensing, and industry partnerships.