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NEW! Have you ever wondered what your fellow alums get up to after they graduate? Us too! That’s why we’re launching a new social series, “Day in the Life of an FIT Alum,” and we’re kicking it off with Daniel Saponaro, AAS Fashion Design ‘02. Daniel is the designer behind Hutch (), a contemporary womenswear brand known for garments that are as functional as they are luxe.
Take a peek into Daniel’s day in the Hutch offices and showroom on Fashion Avenue, located in the center of the Garment District—just a few blocks from FIT.
After gaining technical mastery of principles he still uses today, Daniel founded his label in 2010. Since then, Hutch has become a beloved brand at retailers nationwide—you can find Hutch at Anthropologie, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, and on the brand’s website.
The brand’s effortlessly feminine, size-inclusive designs all start as sketches by Daniel himself, who believes that every woman deserves an “I feel pretty” moment. With bold colors and prints, Daniel’s infectious positivity shines through the collections of dresses, swimwear, and bridal ensembles that emphasize the individuality and spirit of the women wearing it.
03/24/2026
Congratulations to Corey Moran, Cosmetics and Fragrance Marketing Management MPS ’15, as he steps into his new role as chief marketing officer at Michael Kors. Corey will lead brand storytelling for the iconic label founded by a fellow alum.
In addition to his prior role at Google as the head of industry for fashion and luxury segments, Corey stays close to his FIT roots—teaching graduate students in the FIT Cosmetics and Fragrance Marketing and Management MPS, serving on the FIT Foundation Board, collaborating with alumni, the campus community, and industry stakeholders—continuing to champion FIT on 27th street and beyond.
Headshot by .photo courtesy of Corey Moran.
02/27/2026
FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 11 am–noon | Next week, join us and these illustrious alumni leaders as they share their wins, challenges, and lessons learned throughout their career during our alumni panel, “Her Story - Defining Eras of Alumni Leadership,” which brings together six distinguished alumni, each representing a different decade of leadership, innovation, and impact in the fashion and creative industries.
FEATURED SPEAKERS
⭐️ Cara Araneta, Fabric Styling ’05 - MODERATOR
Alumni Advisory Council Member, Cultural Strategist, and Community Builder
⭐️ Madeline Gardner, Fashion Design ‘79
FIT Foundation Board Member, Designer / Creative Director / Business Owner
⭐️ Nayantara Sam, International Trade & Marketing for the Fashion Industries '17
Digital Marketing and Media Manager, Fendi
⭐️ Molly Taylor, Fashion Buying & Merchandising ‘88, FIT Foundation Board Member, SVP Merchandising; Fashion & Editorial | Rue-Gilt Groupe
⭐️ Christina Treviño, Fashion Design ‘92, Partner and VP - Latin Biz Today, Award-Winning Children’s Author & Fashion Executive
🔗Register for the conference at our link in bio.
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