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FIT MFA Runway Show “Act 5” to Take the Stage at NYFW
The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) will host its annual MFA Runway Show, titled Act 5, on Tuesday, September 9 at 4:00 PM during New York Fashion Week. The showcase will feature 18 graduating designers from the MFA Fashion Design program, each presenting their final collections.
The title Act 5 signifies the culmination of the students’ two-year creative journey, which they describe as “a moment of resolution, reflection, transformation, and revelation.” The show positions fashion as a form of dialogue, addressing themes of culture, identity, technology, and sustainability.
🌍 Global Perspectives and Innovation
This year’s graduates represent a wide spectrum of backgrounds and disciplines, from computational design and engineering to traditional craftsmanship and textile innovation.
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Heritage & Identity: Mai Nou Her and Amrutha Ramkumar explore cultural storytelling through fabric and silhouette.
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Tech-Driven Design: Mina Khademi and Kiki Wanjing Zuo merge computational methods with experimental forms.
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Sustainability: Jackie Schmidt highlights upcycling and eco-conscious practices.
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Tailoring & Silhouette: Genevieve Zhuoran Li and Ethan Horing reimagine structure, fit, and proportion.
🎓 Education Meets Industry
For FIT educators, Act 5 demonstrates how graduate fashion design education bridges academic research with industry-ready practice. The collections illustrate a balance of craft, concept, and innovation, reflecting how designers-in-training are prepared to engage with broader cultural and technological conversations shaping today’s fashion landscape.
As New York Fashion Week continues to spotlight global talent, FIT’s Act 5 reminds audiences of the vital role of education in shaping the future of fashion.
