FIT Brings You To Williamsburg For $55

A true Williamsburg fashionisto

Earlier this year a reader spotted a tourist group coming off the Bedford Avenue L in Williamsburg. So it shouldn't come as too much of a shock that there's now a course at FIT called "Williamsburg, The New Style Frontier." Or at least, there was on October 24th.

Should they choose to offer this important course again, here are some details. It costs $55 (food and subway fare not included in the price), and promises to put you smack dab in the middle of the disaffected, cultural vitality of the gentrified neighborhood (which they claim is referred to as "the New SoHo").

Students (by the way, there is no credit for this course — figuratively or otherwise) are encouraged to "Browse through vintage clothing and housewares that will inspire future fashion and lifestyle trends. Discover up-and-coming artists in Brooklyn's diverse galleries. Sample a great selection of restaurants, coffee houses, and family-run bakeries."

Soooo, basically, you just paid a $55 subway fare. [via FreeWilliamsburg]

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By Jen Carlson in Arts and Events on November 12, 2009 5:20 PM

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RomanNose

If you are not already aware of Williamsburg style, or that the word "hipster" went out of style 10 years ago, then you probably shouldn't be in fashion school.

Abbott

First, they cool thing was to be in Williamsburg. Then the cool thing was to hate Williamsburg. You people herd yourselves around from one trend to the next and are too stupid to even realize it, hipsters and non-hipsters alike. Just do what you like, mind your own business, and shut the hell up.

knobbynah

It is still cool to hate Williamsburg. Spoiled ass white suburban kids driving up rents and acting as if it is their priviliged playground. Fuck them and their self styled Disney-esque version of New York. It is not all cool and peaches and cream.

Abbott

Yeah, but Williamsburg is REALLY ugly. I don't understand why anyone wants to live there anyway.

HOTCUP

right, and you're neither a hipster, nor a non-hipster. get over yourself.

Abbott

That was my whole point, you moron. GET OVER YOURSELF!

HOTCUP

um, williamsburg is kind of a freak show.

might be "normal" to you people, and i don't know about the $55, but it's probably worth studying.

baconista

The course should be called "Williamsburg: Styles to Avoid" or maybe "Williamsburg: Welcome to the Costume Party."

knobbynah

Note to self - RE:Williamsburg - Bring baseball bat.

dr zippy

I heard that for an extra $10 each a street gang will attack the tour group with machetes.

zodak

sorry NYCSniper, we don't "all already know about FreeWilliamsburg" because we aren't all hipsters like you. so it's funny to read about wannabe hipsters getting taken for $55.

Think2wice

FIT is so behind the curve. Don't they know the "The New Style Frontier" is Cleveland, the 6th borough.

Chillinoncentral

What a silly, worthless photo!

NYCSniper

Thanks, Jen #2, but we all already know about FreeWilliamsburg... No need to endlessly rip-off their posts (especially for a non-news item that happened weeks ago).

But hey, while you're at it, check out Williamsboard, too! Maybe you'll find some insignificant post there that we've all missed (or not) and is worthy of stealing to "up" Gothamist's snark-level.

Or whatever.

John Del Signore

Wait, this information WAS ALREADY SOMEWHERE ELSE on teh internets?! Cancel my subscription, Gotham-missed!

bklynbagel

Whoever goes to FIT is probably a sucker too

Steven

it's sure better than a private college.

youngpro

no...it's really not.

Tower18

This is the funniest thing I have read all day. Whoever took this class is a sucker.

Christopher

I'll do you one better kids: I've got a decent eye for style and color. But don't know Williamsburg from a zit on my ass. Pay me $40, and we can take a personal, one on one, discovery tour of the neighborhood. We meet at Union Square. Hitch a ride on the L, I'll tell you what to look out for. You can browse. Shop. Buy me lunch. It will be an educational trip to last a lifetime. Happy endings are extra. Call me!