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Notable Alumni

Discover the notable alumni of the Fashion Institute of Technology

FIT has produced many renowned artists across several media. This list of some of our notable alumni is loosely sorted by popularity and has people from different domains of life, such as fashion, film & theater personalities, media personalities, artists & animators.

Reem Acra
Bridal, eveningwear, and ready-to-wear designer; president and CEO, Reem Acra
Dennis Basso
Fashion designer, Dennis Basso
Fran Boller
Apparel director, Nikes Jordan Division
Stephen Burrows
Fashion designer, SBX Holdings LLC
David Chu
Menswear designer, DC Design International LLC, and founder of Nautica
Francisco Costa
Designer, Calvin Klein Collection for Women
Laverne Cox
Senior vice president and fashion director, Neiman Marcus
Reem Acra
Bridal, eveningwear, and ready-to-wear designer; president and CEO, Reem Acra
William Frake
Motion picture animator and three-time Emmy Award winner
Nina Garcia
Project Runway judge; editor-at-large, Marie-Claire magazine
Lisa Herbert
Executive vice president, Pantone, Inc.
Joy Herfel
President, Polo Ralph Lauren Brands
Norma Kamali
Fashion designer and president, OMO (On My Own) Norma Kamali
Calvin Klein
Founder, Calvin Klein, Inc.
Nanette Lepore
Designer and owner, Robespierre, Inc.
Edward Menicheschi
Vice president and publisher, Vanity Fair magazine
Yoko Ohara
Retired president, Institute for the Fashion Industries, Tokyo
Candy Pratts Price
Executive fashion director, Style.com
Ralph Rucci
Fashion designer, Chado Ralph Rucci
Michael Kors
Fashion designer
Naomi Sims
first African-American supermodel
Lisa Versacio
Founder, West Elm and Brocade Home