Beauty Industry’s Future Shaped by New Research Center at FIT

Expansion of Beauty Research Capabilities at The Fashion Institute of Technology

The Beauty Center at FIT, a research center located at 520 Eighth Avenue near FIT’s Chelsea campus, is an extension of the Cosmetics and Fragrance Marketing and Management (CFMM) graduate and research program at FIT. This new facility is dedicated to global business strategy and consumer trends in the beauty industry.

The CFMM program, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, has a reputation for being unique in the United States and highly regarded as the “Think Tank for the Beauty Industry.” Previous research conducted by the CFMM program has involved extensive field work in various global markets, including Asia, the Middle East/North Africa, and Europe. Over 450 students have graduated from the program, with alumni including executives from major beauty companies such as Chanel, Coty, Inc., L’Oréal, and more.

With The Beauty Center at FIT established, the CFMM program aims to enhance its ability to predict market trends, identify strategic business opportunities, and continue its successful global research efforts. The Center will provide thought leadership to the beauty industry and contribute to shaping its future. President of FIT, Joyce F. Brown expressed pride in establishing this new facility and highlighted the opportunities it will provide for master’s level students in the CFMM program.

The Beauty Center at FIT is poised to make a significant impact on the beauty industry through its innovative research and industry partnerships.

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