Street fashion: FIT Graduating Students Fashion Show

The industry turned out to welcome the Fashion Institute of Technology’s best and brightest.

By Esther Shechtman, photos by Jakob N. Layman Fri May 11 2012

While the crowd trained its eyes on the runway, we were scouting the stylish audience at this fashion-industry debutante event.

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    Adam Lilly, 27, digital marketer, East Village

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    Adam Lilly, 27, digital marketer, East Village

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    Anya Shakhmeyster, 21; student and fashion designer; Bushwick, Brooklyn

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    Anya Shakhmeyster, 21; student and fashion designer; Bushwick, Brooklyn

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    Briana Haley, 32, student and fashion intern, Chelsea

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    Briana Haley, 32, student and fashion intern, Chelsea

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    Chiu-Ti Jansen, magazine publisher and media entrepreneur, Tribeca

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    Chiu-Ti Jansen, magazine publisher and media entrepreneur, Tribeca

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    Karin Gardkvist, 33; fashion designer; Williamsburg, Brooklyn

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    Karin Gardkvist, 33; fashion designer; Williamsburg, Brooklyn

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    Karin Gardkvist, 33; fashion designer; Williamsburg, Brooklyn

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    Mayte Allende, 32, fashion editor, Midtown East

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    Mayte Allende, 32, fashion editor, Midtown East

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    Mayte Allende, 32, fashion editor, Midtown East

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    Shika Kimura, 29, merchandising manager, Murray Hill

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    Shika Kimura, 29, merchandising manager, Murray Hill

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    Shika Kimura, 29, merchandising manager, Murray Hill

Photograph: Jakob N. Layman

Adam Lilly, 27, digital marketer, East Village


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Rated as: 5/5 (3 ratings)

  • Awesome outfit Briana!!! It looks very comfortable, yet very chic! The color of this dress also gives it a lot of character. Stunning look!! I would totally buy this if I could.

    Marie-Claude Reed Mon May 7 2012
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  • Love the style and flow of the dress. Outstanding look! It looks like something we should have seen in Paris this week.

    Doug Sat May 5 2012
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  • Love the dress, the boots, everything! I can definitely see this in the stores!

    Wendy Sat May 5 2012
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  • Wow! Fun look! Can we find this on Michigan Avenue?

    Cynthia Luse-McKeen Sat May 5 2012
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  • Unique Design! The color and fabric detail adds character to this piece. Beautiful!

    Janean Sat May 5 2012
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  • Easy to wear and so many accessory options!

    Carissa Sat May 5 2012
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  • Great outfit Briana Haley! Looks comfy and very fashionable. :)

    Molly Camp Sat May 5 2012
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  • I LOVE Brianna Haley's design! Simply stunning and so classy!

    Gina Ericson Sat May 5 2012
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  • Beautiful outfit. Love the color and shape!

    MariElyn Sat May 5 2012
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  • Nice dress and boots! The whole outfit goes together real well. Would love to be able to buy it.

    Phon Vilayoune Sat May 5 2012
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