People use the word "archive" to mean different things:
If you are looking for FIT's College Archives or other older and/or rarer materials like original drawings & documents or even very old magazines (before approximately 1930), you'll want to get in touch with the Library's Special Collections & FIT Archives unit.
Most of our magazines from 1930 and later are available in a less-restricted part of the library so check OneSearch or this list (with titles, descriptions, holdings, and other details)
Vogue Archive , Harper's Bazaar Archive and WWD Archive are online databases also available remotely with a current FIT user name and password.
Some people may remember the Library's old clippings files--picture files, designer files etc; If you're looking for those, checkOneSearch to see if we have what you need, or Ask A Librarian for more details
Of course, if you are not a current FIT or SUNY student or employee, you need an appointment to visit any part of the library, so call us at 212.217.4400.
If you are not a current FIT or SUNY student or employee, you must request an appointment in order to use the FIT Library. Please see Visit the Libraryand submit your request through the form on that page.