Designer Files

The FIT Designer Files are a collection of tens of thousands of fashion images curated by the FIT Library over the course of decades. This collection includes magazine and newspaper clippings, runway shots, fashion illustrations and promotional materials. Spanning from the 1970s to 2010, with select pieces dating back to the 1920s, this collection offers a unique look at the evolution of fashion through the work of some of the industry’s most influential designers.

The Designer Files can be searched/accessed through OneSearch, the Library catalog or directly through The Designer Files website (access is restricted to the FIT community).

Refer to our Digital Initiatives page for more information regarding our online digital repository consisting of about 150,000 images. 

 The Collection Development Policy for the Designer Files is available to view as a PDF.