Michelle Obama with FIT students Natalya Koval and Chelsea Chen
FIT was invited to the first Fashion Education Workshop hosted at the White House where Natalya Koval and Chelsea Chen were recognized for their dress designs.
Natalya Koval, President Joyce F. Brown, and Chelsea Chen
Chelsea Chen's dress design
Michelle Obama during opening remarks at the first-ever Fashion Education Workshop held at the White House wearing the dress by FIT student Natalya Koval.
Michelle Obama speaking about a new educational initiative for students interested in fashion, design, and art that will provide a direct career path to lower socioeconomic students and minorities.
Natalya Koval standing next to the dress she designed for Michelle Obama.
Philip Lim with Natalya Koval and Chelsea Chen
Philip Lim witih Natalya Koval
Anna Wintour with Natalya Koval
The backside of the dress Michelle Obama wore at the Fashion Education Workshop opening remarks.
Natalya Koval and Chelsea Chen
Natalya Koval with Prabal Gurung
Panelists from the discussion portion of the Fashion Education Workshop, including Diane von Furstenburg.
FIT fashion design faculty member Kathlin Argiro who advised Natalya and Chelsea on their dress designs posing with President Joyce F. Brown.
Carolina Herrera with Natalya Koval and Chelsea Chen.
