the best investment in innovation you will ever make.
welcome to the fit circle
There is only one place where you will find the future of fashion, tech, and innovation flourishing. That place is FIT. You can be an exclusive investor in this future by becoming a member of the FIT Circle, a select group of donors and partners supporting the initiatives that make FIT and its students the driving force of the creative industries and the changemakers that will fuel a new economy. With your investment, you will enjoy an incredible collection of events and programming that allow you to collaborate, network and expand your brand (both personal and corporate) with some of the most influential leaders in the fashion, tech, and innovation spaces. Just like FIT, the FIT Circle is an unconventional approach to investment, and one that will pay off for you, your company, and the future of the creative industries.
FIT PRogramming
As a member of the FIT Circle, you will have exclusive access to an exciting lineup of events and programs, including:
Curated Salons, Programs, and Panels
As an FIT Circle member, you will enjoy private tours, meet and greets, behind-the-scenes experiences, and presentations by FIT faculty, students, and industry leaders. Gain access to industry panels, networking events, and behind-the-scenes experiences. From interactive workshops and industry nights to salon-style talks, membership grants you insider access to the creative industries that FIT supports, including experiences with affiliated cultural partners, brands, and tastemakers.
Art and Design Gallery Experiences
Members have access to select opening nights and previews in the Art and Design Gallery at FIT. The exhibition space showcases the work of students, faculty, and distinguished alumni, as well as invited guest artists, and opening nights are highly anticipated events bringing together the worlds of fashion, art, and design.
Innovation and Sustainability Programs
Join FIT leaders, entrepreneurs, and industry partners in innovation and sustainability spaces for thought-provoking programming and events such as panel discussions, fireside chats, networking breakfasts, and hands-on workshops. FIT Circle members will also gain access to special events like the VIP reception at our Annual Business and Design Conference, which brings together innovators, industry experts, entrepreneurs, and sustainability ambassadors from the fields of fashion, business, and design.
FIT Student Showcases
FIT Circle members enjoy VIP access to student fashion shows presented by FIT. These events separately showcase innovative designs from BFA and MFA students, and are sought-after industry events with VIP guest lists regularly attended by industry insiders, celebrity stylists, and well-known fashion designers. Membership also includes access to the newest FIT annual tradition—Live Art Duel, a live painting competition and fundraising event where students create masterpieces over the course of three timed rounds.
FIT Annual Awards Gala
Member benefits include access to FIT's Annual Awards Gala, which has traditionally been one of New York City’s most exclusive awards events. The annual gala raises millions to benefit students and honors some of the fashion industry’s leading luminaries.
JOIN THE FIT CIRCLE
By joining FIT Circle today, you will have access to valuable benefits through the upcoming year, such as:
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FIT Circle Individual Membership
$1,000
• Recognition on the FIT Circle website and select FIT Circle communications channels
• FIT Circle member gift
• Exclusive access to FIT programming, industry panels, and speaker events at FIT and with our cultural partners
•One ticket to Live Art Duel
• Access to events and receptions at the FIT Art and Design Gallery
• Access to FIT Future of Fashion Showcase plus tickets to the afterparty
*Benefits are for one individual
$5,000
All benefits of the previous level, PLUS:
• Behind-the-scenes tour of FIT Future of Fashion Showcase
• Tickets to the FIT Sustainability Conference
• Invitation to Sustainability Conference VIP Reception
• Two Tickets to Live Art Duel
• One Ticket to the FIT Gala
*Benefits are for one individual
FIT Circle Sponsorship
$20,000
All benefits of the previous level, PLUS:
• Five Tickets to the FIT Gala
*Benefits are for 5 people
$50,000
All benefits of the previous level, PLUS:
• One table at the FIT Gala (10 seats)• One table at the FIT Gala (10 seats)
• 5 VIP tickets to Live Art Duel
• Invitation to Sustainability Conference VIP Reception
• Curation of FIT Sustainability Conference programming (salon, panel, moderation)
• Logo placement on select FIT Foundation events
• Two tickets to the Museum at FIT Couture Council Luncheon
• Discount event space rental at FIT
*Benefits are for 10 people
Tax Deductibility Notice
Your FIT Circle membership payment is tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law, minus the fair market value of any benefits received, including tickets to the annual Gala and the Live Art Duel. A formal acknowledgment letter detailing your tax-deductible amount will be provided for your records.