Elaine Stone, a professor in the Fashion Buying and Merchandising Department (FBM) at the time of this interview, also served as the coordinator of the Small Business Center and the director of the Center for Global Enterprise. She talks about her first encounters with FIT students while working at various department stores during the holiday season and her invitation to speak at the school. She was immediately taken with FIT and began teaching in 1975 after meeting Newt Godnick of the FBM department while they were buying for major department stores. She discusses the challenges of teaching and describes the close-knit nature of faculty/student relationships at FIT. She worked closely with the Taiwan Textile Federation while at FIT; and her deep international experience led her to help found FIT-affiliated programs such as the National Institute for Fashion Technology in India, Caricom in the Caribbean, Polimoda in Italy, and Shenkar College in Israel. She discusses the founding of the Small Business Center thanks to a faculty retreat put on by Marvin Feldman. With the support of Jeannette Jarnow, the FBM did a survey of alumni and found that 85% owned their own businesses, meaning there was a large gap in the department’s curriculum. What began with a class in business management became a huge cross-department program with federal grants supporting initiatives such as the Women Business Owner’s Association and the Export Assistance Service Extension. Stone describes how the center has also allowed for students to attain international internship experience and discusses linkages with national economic development associations. Stone penned three books during her time at FIT: Fashion Merchandising, Fashion Buying, and Exporting and Importing Fashion. She says a little more about her professional background and then finishes the interview with a ringing endorsement of FIT and her hopes for its future.
Sem títuloPhotocopied, pasted, and laminated articles concerning retail business, urban renewal, and neighborhoods in the Bronx, including articles from Crain's New York Business and The New York Times. Folder also contains three booklets from the City of New York's Department of City Planning concerning neighborhoods and revitalization in the Bronx.
Photocopied, pasted, and laminated articles concerning retail business and urban planning in Manhattan, from 42nd Street to 96th Street and from 5th Avenue to the Hudson River. Folder includes articles from Crain's New York Business as well as two booklets from the New York Department of City Planning.
Photocopied, pasted, and laminated articles concerning the retail store Abercrombie & Fitch, including articles from Sportstyle and Wall Street Journal.
Photocopied, pasted, and laminated articles concerning the retail store Alexander's, including articles from Chain Store Age and Discount Merchandiser. Folder also includes pamphlets, booklets, and memos from Alexander's.
Photocopied, pasted, and laminated articles concerning the retailer Associated Dry Goods, primarily from Chain Store Age. Folder also includes an annual report from Associated Dry Goods.
Photocopied, pasted, and laminated articles concerning the retailer Bamberger's, including articles from HFD, as well as a promotional pamphlet.
Photocopied, pasted, and laminated articles concerning the retailer Bloomingdale's, including articles from Body Fashions/Intimate Apparel and HFD.
Photocopied, pasted, and laminated articles concerning the retailer Bloomingdale's, including numerous press releases for "Japan at Bloomingdale's."
Eleven photocopied, pasted, and laminated articles concerning the retailer Cartier, including articles from Jewelers' Circular-Keystone and National Jeweler.
Four photocopied articles concerning the retailer Cohoes Specialty Store.
Ten photocopied, pasted, and laminated articles
concerning the retailer Fiorucci, in addition to a "Fiorucci
Image" promotional booklet.
Seven photocopied, pasted, and laminated articles
concerning the retailer Forgotten Woman.
Six photocopied, pasted, and laminated articles
concerning the retailer Gucci, in addition to a Gucci press kit for Fall/Winter 1978-1979.
Two photocopied, pasted, and laminated articles concerning the retailer Hudson's Bay Company, in addition to a 1977 promotional booklet: "A Brief History of the Hudson's Bay Company."
Three photocopied, pasted, and laminated articles
concerning the retailer IKEA.
Photocopied, pasted, and laminated articles concerning the retailer J.C. Penney, including articles from Chain Store Age. Folder also contains an annual report from June 30, 1988.
Photocopied, pasted, and laminated articles concerning the retailer Jordan Marsh, including articles from HFD. Folder also contains promotional materials.
Photocopied, pasted, and laminated articles concerning the retailer K-Mart, including articles from Chain Store Age and Discount Store News.
Photocopied, pasted, and laminated articles concerning the retailer Korvettes, including articles from Discount Merchandiser and Discount Store News.
Photocopied, pasted, and laminated articles concerning the retailer Lane Bryant, including articles from the Wall Street Journal.
Collected, photocopied, pasted, and laminated articles concerning the retailer Marshall Field, including articles from the Wall Street Journal. Folder also contains typed information including important dates in the store's history, architectural features, and a partial list of reference material.
Photocopied, pasted, and laminated articles concerning the retailer Mervyn's, including articles from California Apparel News and HFD. Folder also contains a Mervyn's press kit.
Photocopied, pasted, and laminated articles concerning the retailer Neiman-Marcus, including articles from California Apparel News and Men's Apparel News.
Four photocopied, pasted, and laminated articles concerning the retailer Sy Syms.
Photocopied, pasted, and laminated articles concerning the retailer Tiffany as well as company reports from Dean Witter and Prudential. Folder also contains a complete issue of Tiffany magazine from 1987 and a press clipping packet from 1989.
Photocopied, pasted, and laminated articles concerning
the retailer Woodward & Lothrop, including articles from
Business Week and Chain Store Age.
Photocopied, pasted, and laminated articles concerning
the retailer Woolworth, including articles from
Discount Store News and Wall Street Journal.
Photocopied, pasted, and laminated articles concerning retail business, urban planning, and rent in Manhattan. This folder also includes shopping maps and a Moving to New York research report.
Photocopied, pasted, and laminated articles concerning retail business and urban planning in Manhattan, from 42nd Street to 96th Street and from 5th Avenue to the East River. Folder includes articles from Crain's New York Business.
Photocopied, pasted, and laminated articles concerning retail business and urban planning in Lower Manhattan (south of 14th Street). Folder includes articles from Daily News and New York magazine as well as two booklets from the New York Department of City Planning.
Photocopied, pasted, and laminated articles concerning retail business, urban renewal, and neighborhoods in Queens, including articles from Crain's New York Business and Daily News. Folder also includes a booklet from the New York Department of City Planning.
Photocopied, pasted, and laminated articles concerning the retail store Abraham & Straus, including articles from Chain Store Age and Crain's New York Business.
Nine photocopied, pasted, and laminated articles concerning the retailer Ann Taylor, as well as a folder of promotional materials, including two catalogs.
Photocopied, pasted, and laminated articles concerning the retailer B. Altman, including articles from Crain's New York Business and NRMA Ad/Pro. Folder also includes a booklet covering the first 100 years of B. Altman's history.
Photocopied, pasted, and laminated articles concerning the retailer Barney's, including articles from Chelsea Clinton News. Folder also includes a promotional brochure and a catalog.
Photocopied, pasted, and laminated articles concerning the retailer Bonwit Teller, including articles from California Apparel News.
Eleven photocopied, pasted, and laminated articles concerning the retailer Brooks Brothers, including articles from the Wall Street Journal.
Eight photocopied, pasted, and laminated articles concerning the retailer Burdines, in addition to three pamphlets produced by the retailer.
Five photocopied, pasted, and laminated articles concerning the retailer Dillard's, in addition to two company updates from Prudential Securities.
Six photocopied, pasted, and laminated articles
concerning the retailer Hammacher Schlemmer, including articles from HFD.
Photocopied, pasted, and laminated articles concerning the retailer Henri Bendel, including articles from the Daily News and the Village Voice.
Eight photocopied, pasted, and laminated articles concerning the retailer I. Magnin, including articles from California Apparel news.
Photocopied, pasted, and laminated articles concerning the retailer J.C. Penney. Folder also contains a promotional company profile booklet and two company updates from Prudential Securities.
Four photocopied and laminated articles concerning the retailer Jacobson's, in addition to an employment information sheet.
Photocopied, pasted, and laminated articles concerning the retailer K-Mart, especially articles from Discount Merchandiser. Folder also contains financial reports from Prudential Securities and Dean Witter.
Ten photocopied, pasted, and laminated articles concerning the retailer Lerner Shops, including articles from Chain Store Age Executive.
Collected, photocopied, pasted, and laminated articles concerning the retailer Loehmann's, including articles from Crain's New York Business.
Fourteen photocopied, pasted, and laminated articles concerning the retailer Lord & Taylor, primarily articles from Chain Store Age.
Photocopied, pasted, and laminated articles concerning the retailer Macy's, including articles from Crain's New York Business. Folder also contains promotional materials and an annual report.
Photocopied, pasted, and laminated articles concerning the retailer May Co., including articles from Chain Store Age and HFD. Folder also contains an O'Neil's promotional booklet and financial reports from Dean Witter and Prudential Securities.
Photocopied, pasted, and laminated articles concerning the retailer Nordstrom, including articles from California Apparel News and Men's Apparel News.
Three photocopied and/or pasted articles concerning the retailer Ohrbach's, as well as a promotional booklet for their executive training program.
Photocopied, pasted, and laminated articles concerning the retailer Sears, including articles from Business Week and Wall Street Journal. Folder also contains "Merchant to the Millions" promotional booklets from 1969 and 1978.
Six photocopied, pasted, and laminated articles from Discount Store News concerning the retailer Two Guys. Folder also contains a recruiting letter for 1977 graduates and a pamphlet promoting management training.
Photocopied, pasted, and laminated articles concerning
the retailer Woolworth, including articles from Chain Store Age and Discount Store News.
Photocopied, pasted, and laminated articles concerning
the retailer Woolworth, including articles from
Business Week and Chain Store Age.
Photocopied, pasted, and laminated articles, especially from Crain's New York Business, concerning retail business in Brooklyn and Brooklyn neighborhoods in terms of demographics and urban development. This folder also contains booklets from the City of New York's Department of City Planning concerning neighborhoods and revitalization in Brooklyn.
Photocopied, pasted, and laminated articles concerning retail business and urban planning in Manhattan, from 14th Street to 42nd Street and from 5th Avenue to the Hudson River. Folder includes articles from Crain's New York Business.
Five photocopied, pasted, and laminated articles concerning retail business and urban planning in Upper Manhattan (96th Street and above). Folder also includes a booklet from the New York Department of City Planning.