Fringe Fashion: FIT Symposium to Explore Subculture and Style

One of the best conferences of the year occurs without much fanfare (but with plenty of sartorially astute attendees) at the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology, helmed by the extraordinary Valerie Steele. This year’s two-day fashion symposium takes place on Friday and Saturday—a bit earlier in the year than usual but perfect timing for those in New York City for Fashion Week. In conjunction with the museum’s current “Gothic: Dark Glamour” exhibition, the symposium will feature designers, musicians, photographers, authors, and curators who will discuss fashion and subcultural style.