Pumps and Circumstance The best commencement footwear from the class of 2013
Right “I have a lip fascination. Of all the body parts, I like lips most.” —Ashley Hemming, Fashion Merchandising Management
Photos by Trupal Pandya ’14 Donning the royal blue regalia is a privileged rite of passage for FIT grads, but the blousy uniform doesn’t leave much room for individual style. How, then, does the next generation of New York’s trailblazing trendsetters show off their style? One word: shoes. Whether it’s flats or stilettos, strappy sandals or retro sneakers, looking down during graduation always rewards the eye. Maybe Fern Mallis put it best in her commencement speech this year: “We always notice the shoes.”
Left “I wanted to add a little bit of sparkle to the day.” —Ashley Boyce, Cosmetics and Fragrance Marketing and Management
Right “I got these at Zara because they were shiny.” —Tae Kyung Kim, Fashion Design
“These are my power shoes. I never shop for comfort. Hot comes first, then comfort.” —Lauren Edelman, Cosmetics and Fragrance Marketing and Management
Left “I found these on Polyvore. I wanted to find the craziest shoes I could wear today. But not too over the top.” —Amber Sanders, Interior Design
Above “These are Jessica Simpson. I got them last season but only wore them once before. I’m gonna have blisters.” —Rachel Gildea, Textile Development and Marketing
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Above “I’m hoping to be as tall as the rest of my family today—unless they’re wearing heels too.” —Meg Wilbur, Illustration
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