In recent years, breakout sessions have included topics such as farm-to-fashion, textile development, sustainable fashion supply chain, mindfulness in design, and packaging materials and recycling. Environmental and social challenges and potential solutions are explored through innovative student projects, cross-institutional research, and industry partnerships. The event provides a platform for collaboration and discussion throughout the creative industries, highlighting advances in sustainable design and thought leadership. As sustainability ambassador, Valletta works closely with the college community, alumni, and partners, and serves on the FITFoundation board.Įach spring since 2006, the Sustainability Council at FIT has hosted the Sustainable Business and Design Conference. In addition to her storied modeling and acting career, she has found extraordinary success as an activist and social impact entrepreneur and has given her time, voice, and energy to issues of sustainable fashion. Valletta’s ambassadorship is a natural extension of her ongoing contributions to FIT. Vogue covers in history-to be the first to hold this title. In 2021 we asked Amber Valletta-a celebrated supermodel who holds the record for the most U.S. In addition, we created the role of FIT sustainability ambassador. To further support these efforts, we have established two broad sets of initiatives: increasing community awareness of sustainability and expanding sustainability education.
Since becoming the first institution to meet-and exceed-the 2007 Mayor’s Carbon Challenge, we have continued to reduce our carbon footprint while expanding our other sustainability initiatives, from installing green roofs to using healthier construction materials to improving campus recycling. As a large urban campus, we ensure that our infrastructure, architecture, and operations integrate sustainable practices. FIT faculty and students work together to embrace and create innovative materials, invent alternative methodologies, and make the world better for generations to come. These core ideals are reflected in our academic programs, our physical environment, and our campus culture. Model: Amber Valletta at the Society Management casting by Michelle Lee at Michelle Lee Casting.Sustainability and innovation-especially as they impact the creative industries-are at the heart of FIT’s strategic mission. Hair by Eugene Souleiman at Streeters makeup by James Kaliardos at the Wall Group manicure by Yuko Tsuchihashi for Chanel Le Vernis at Susan Price NYC. Senior style editor: Allia Alliata di Montereale.
For this issue, he reunited with Amber Valletta, Christy Turlington Burns, and Shalom Harlow for a shoot that embodies his playful, minimalist style and showcases the rebellious spirit that unites all three models. The photographer Michael Thompson is responsible for many of W’s most recognizable images from the 1990s and early aughts. I felt like I could dictate more of what I wanted to do, and modeling, for me, has always been about being creative. I had more passion for fashion, and I realized I could use all the storytelling skills I learned from working in film and television to be more impactful.
VALETTA AMBER TV
When I came back to fashion eight years ago, I had been on some TV shows, and the last one had left a bad taste in my mouth. That sounds arrogant, but I knew I could work, that there was a place for me. I never had a doubt that I could pick up where I left off. I’d do things periodically, like a special shoot for a campaign, a handful of jobs here and there. I took a bunch of years off to act and raise my son.
VALETTA AMBER FULL
What inspired you to come back to modeling full time? You returned to modeling around the age of 40 after a successful stint in Hollywood. See every cover model here and read Jenny Comita’s essay about the evolution of the beauty standards that define the industry here. The 50th Anniversary Issue of W is an all-out supermodel celebration featuring 17 cover stars ranging from the world’s most famous names to women who are well on their way to total fashion domination.
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