Make up Artist Needed
I was wondering if you know of a Make Up Artist student that is willing to work for free (if I have to pay them I would like to discuss that with them). I have a photo session on November 25 now 5 models instead of 3, one is a Miami Heat dancer, the other is a Miami Dolphins Cheerleader, two ballet dancers and the other is a student. All selects of the photos will be given to the MUA by DVD (they make the prints themselves). The help would be great. Thank you. Robert Madrid (Former AiFL Photography Student)
AIFL Students and Ms. Colussy appear on:
TODAY ON SOUTH FLORIDA NBC 6
Students from the Fashion Design Department accompanied by the head of Communications and overall PR maven: Arlene Wites. Instructor Kathleen Colussy and her students were guests on Tues. October 24th NBC 6 South Florida segment on HOW – TO make a Venetian Mask.
According Ms. Colussy, her Accessory Design students were the stars of the episode, especially Elaine La Plante who was interviewed on air as she demonstrated how she made her animal print inspired mask with South Florida Today’s Show host: Lonnie Quinn Seen Below with Kathleen and the girls!
see about this at www.nbc6.net oficial websitwe of NBC6
While chatting with Kathy and the girls after the show it was discovered that Lonnie in addition to his career in broadcasting was also a Fine Arts major …hum? Lonnie perhaps you missed your calling? Maybe that’s why he encouraged his viewers to learn more about the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale!
The above photos by Don Sheffield from our own AFIL Photography Department
Along with Elaine were students Melonnie Gebler and Danielle Lovallo were also shown on air. In addition, the work of the Fall Accessories class were also showcased were:
- Alinne Netto
- Latoya Tyson & Alisa Watson
- Lidsay Gordick
- Kerstin Mohammed
- Marcia Purdy
- Tracy Robles
Elaine was selected by Ms. Colussy to be in air for several reasons. Recently she traveled with Ms. Colussy to visit Venice Italy in Sept. of this year.
In addition to her travel’s Elaine an avid beader was encouraged by Ms. Colussy within her Accessory’s Class to enter the Swarovski Student International Design Contest. The result of the contest was of the 20 international semi-finalist chosen… 5 of the 20 came from Ms. Colussy’s class, with Elaine garnering 2 of those 5 spots! Other winners were: Eunah Lee, Shida Dayani, and Eva Cukok.
Several of these students are saving to travel to Tucson, Arizona in Jan. 07 where the final winner’s will be announced.
History of Mask:
According to Ms. Colussy, mask making has roots from the theater with ancient Greece. . Mask again reappear in medieval folk festivals, court or aristocratic parties with political subtext in the Renaissance (think Shakespeare: A Mid Summer’s Nights Dream and Romeo and Juliet) as well as in the Jacobean, Tudor, Henry the 8th and Elizabethan court. The popularity of mask culminated to its zenith in the reign of Louis the 14th court at Versailles. Later we see masks once again at the turn of the 19th century in costume balls held by the wealthy NY elite society of the Astor’s and of course Henry Flagler at his estate in Palm Beach.
Do you have a great idea for an on-air segment? Contact either Ms. Colussy or Arlene Wites at: KColussy@aol.com OR witesa@aii.edu who know’s maybe you will be the next student to be interview on air?
You are welocme to visisit Mrs. Colussy's website
Halloween Make Your Own Costume in One Hour Contest!
Itis scary!!!! :((
Wednesday Oct 25th. The Office of Student Affairs will be hosting a “Halloween Make Your Own Costume in One Hour Contest!” This is where the Fashion Club and the Fashion Department come in. Mr. West have graciously offered supplies for this event. It will be held at 12 pm in the Student Lounge of the Main Building, Wednesday, Oct 25th. There will be two prizes awarded. One prize for the best “Human Costume” and one for the best “Pumpkin Costume”. You will be informed about details shortly. Make sure you bring all of your energy and creative flair!! See you next Wednesday! If you have any questions please email it to Mr. Milman at milmandesign@comcast.net Winner will get a price $ 20 gift certificate to book store .Two 2nd prize gifts will be presented as well.
AMAYA swimwear fashion show
Come check it out, send your names for VIp admission to Lila at qweenzchick@aol.com
AMAYA swimwear fashion show
October 27th
Passion for Fashion Dada Event photos
Passion for Fashion Dada Event photos are on the Gerber drive
Please thank Laura Moglia for thre Photos
Think tank group of fashion club: meeting
Think tank group of fashion club
Invitation from Mr. Milman
Fashion club in ,my personal view very is a promising idea which
realized itself on, may be 10% of its potential yet. How to make it
better ? What projects can be implemented via fashion club, how can
we make fashion club more effective?
October 19th ,this coming Thursday 5:00 PM fashion club will have its
first think tank meeting. Fashion club THINK TANK is a group of club
members who are capable and willing to contribute to fashion club's
strategy of development. If you are interested to participate, please
join us in room #432 Thursday 5:00 for conversation about how to make
fashion club better.
If you have any questions about that please let me know at
milmandesign@comcast.net
Andre L Milman
Fashion Chair Mr. West
in Sun-Sentinel about Project Runway:"Andre West, chair of the fashion department at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale: 'I think this TV show gets more attention than some of the fashion shows, so I would think it would be a fantastic boost. You're getting a response from the general public. It's not just fashion people watching Project Runway. It has really opened all that up."
read full story in Sun-Sentinel
Fashion Journalism & Fashion Club
Hey,
I first want to thank you for showing interest in fashion journalism at our school. We have so many opportunities to be the best but we have to work for it. So that weeds out the ones who dont want it as bad. With that being said, this newsletter needs to be better than the last one. This is what we need to be successful:
Three articles included in every issue:
* West Desk- interview, news and information from our department chair
* Alumni Corner- interview, update and information from an alumni who recently graduated and is in the industry
* The Bin- an exclusive article displaying one fabric resource for our sewing students
This issue: F.A.B.(fashion.art.beauty) Fall Vol.2
* Color Trends for male/female- details on what to wear and what not to wear
* Local Mall- directions to and fashionable stores located in mall
We have decided to release a one-page back/front issue every other week. This way we can stay current. So keep your ears open for new material. The issue is printed in black and white but I am trying to get color copies...it will take some time. Because of this we must be careful with fonts and designs because it can become distorted. Dont worry, I edit everything before we print!
I need you to send me back what you want to research and write on for the newsletter. Dont worry about length, its more important that we have content. It shouldnt be more than a paragraph because we dont have alot of space. You can do more than one, so dig in!
Now, if you interested in graphics then please send the jpeg to this email. Remember to think fashion, art, and beauty which the name of our newsletter. We need illustrations that are in black & white for printing purposes. Thank you in advance for your beautiful work. I need a definite response by Thursday.
Sincerely, Chaquita
if you have any suggestions , please do not hesitate, share it with group members. Any suggestions? Email to Chaquita La'Nae at miziq4u@yahoo.com
Letter from Fashion Chair Mr. West
Dear Fashion Club Member,
Firstly thank you for joining our Fashion Club that is the easy part over with.
As you may or may not know the Fashion club is one of the most active groups within the school. Every quarter I assign an instructor to take the helm for while and direct the ship. Ms Adrian did this for a couple of quarters doing numerous shows which we have become famous for. Now this is the second quarter in a row that Mr. Milman is the Captain. Mr. Milman milmandesign@comcast.net is helping drive the club in to the uncharted territories of what people are calling the second wave of the internet. Even though you might not know what this is, most of you are part of it; especially of you have a My Space account, contributed to a Blog or you, You Tube…..
This is one is pretty good, if you are old like me and you remember that at one time album covers was the highest form of art there was.
Or this one, my arch nemesis, ‘Tim Gun" using really big words on Project Runway
Please stop by my office, tell me your word of the day so I can get better at this!
Get the picture…. This is your world it is about mass involvement, content and easy access.
The fashion club is part of your environment. Be an active member get involved, do stuff don’t worry how long it takes, what other people are going to think. as Starsky said
“Do it”
Stop by and give me your ideas, or drop me a line at awest@ii.edu
Your Friendly Fashion Chair.
Mr. West
excellent opportunity to network with a very difficult company to break into
AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW!
Starting Monday, October 16th for a week to 10 days, NY Laundry in Miami is looking for an assistant to help out with putting together their next catalog.
This is an excellent opportunity to network with a very difficult company to break into in South Florida. Be sure you can commit to being reliable for 10 days.
Martin Stuart Ltd
4005 E 10th CT
Hialeah, FL 33013
(305) 836-6334 ext. 21 |
Contact :
Elizabeth Braegger
This opportunity is going to go fast!
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If you have questions, contact:
Ai FL Career Services
Student Advisor - Katherine Andrade
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NOTE: ALL OPPORTUNITIES POSTED THROUGH THE FASHION CLUB ARE IMMEDIATE OPENINGS, AND DO NOT REMAIN AVAILABLE. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, YOU MUST BE AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF POSTING TO TAKE ON THE PROJECT IF YOU GET HIRED.
the Palm Beach Sun-Sentinal
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Hi All,
Just wanted to send a note of appreciation for everything last night~
I have emails from teachers this morning telling me how excited they are about AiFL and that was our goal! We had about 25 teachers in attendance and in my mind that translates to hundreds of students EVERY year, not just those of this year.
Andre, your team was REMARKABLE and the clothing was dynamite! Chiquita is brilliant and going places!!!Michelle Westfort
Senior Associate Director of Recruitment
The Art Institutes
This picture was published in the Palm Beach Sun-Sentinal ,last week
JOB POSTING : fashion illustration instructor to teach children & teens
Lighthouse Center for the Arts is looking for a fashion illustration instructor to teach children & teens. Class is on Thursday from 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Beginning November 2nd, 2006
No Degree, pay depends on skill sets & experience.
$15/hour - will be around the range.
Eventually, if class becomes popular, it can be per hour plus per student.
Location: Lighthouse Center for the Arts
561 748 8737
**BE SURE TO ONLY CONTACT THIS EMPLOYER IF YOU ARE READY TO REPRESENT YOURSELF AS A PROFESSIONAL - STRONG RESUME, TIMELY, RELIABLE. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CONTACT YOUR STUDENT ADVISOR.
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If you have questions, contact:
Ai FL Career Services
Student Advisor - Katherine Andrade
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NOTE: ALL OPPORTUNITIES POSTED THROUGH THE FASHION CLUB ARE IMMEDIATE OPENINGS, AND DO NOT REMAIN AVAILABLE. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, YOU MUST BE AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF POSTING TO TAKE ON THE PROJECT IF YOU GET HIRED.
With M. Kathleen Colussy around the globe!!!
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France-Italy Fall 2006 EF Tours- 11 day
Places visited:
Nice, France
- Old Town
- Flower Market
- Promenade
- Port Ezre
- Perfume Factory
Monaco
- Changing of the guard / Palace
- Lunch /Shopping
- Church (Grace Kelly)
- La Spezia
- Shore
- Hotel (dress-up party)
Port Of Venus
- Port
- Lunch / shopping
- Church – Over look of Cinque de Terre
Florence
- Walking Tour Guide
- Baptistery – Gates of Paradise
- Duomo
- Bell Tower
- San Lorenzo Market
- Leather Outlet
- Shopping
- Pitti Palace / Boboli Gardens?!
- Jesslo di Lido
- Shore
- Pup
- Gelato
Venice
- Gondola ride
- Walking Tour City – St Marks Square, Doge Palace
- Rialto Bridge Market
- Shopping for Mask
- Murano Glass blowing demonstration
Milan
- Duomo
- Galleria
- Walking tour
- Shopping
- Tissue Exhibit at La Rennasante
- Como
- Boat ride tour of Lake Como
- Bellagio
- Villa Carlotta
Winner of Cool V’s Cruel
Winner of Cool V’s Cruel
What is Cool V’s Cruel?
Cool vs. Cruel is a contest that challenged The Art Institutes fashion design students to recreate one of four chosen haute-couture women's outerwear fur designs from renowned designers Jean Paul Gaultier, Nina Ricci, Behnaz Sarafpour and Stella Cadente into an animal-friendly version using sustainable synthetics and/or vegetable-based resources.
read more about the contest
contest is organized by THE HUMANE SOCIETY
The Neiman Marcus "Hip Event"
Just FYI:
The Neiman Marcus "Hip Event" Fashion Show this Friday--Gryphon at the Hard Rock
For Designers who Love Fashion as Art!Match Point Volley
Theme: Citrus Fusion
Garment with tennis ball
Creative Designers Serve:
Sketch full color prototype of a
garment that you think is
citrus fusion. Must have tennis balls constructed in
garment! The best 5 finalist will construct
garment for competition.More details TBA.In or Out:
All par ticipants in finals will recieve tennis
balls for construction.
There will be a fashion show to display designs.Be creative and imaginative!
No unforced errors!for more info see Mr. West
| MODA Fashion Week related events by Funkshion monday, october 09, 2006 |
| at Funkshion Lounge and Restaurant
8:00 Kick Off Party at Funkshion Lounge and Restaurant |
| 9:00pm MODA Fashion Week Kick Off party at Funkshion Lounge and Restaurant |
| tuesday, October 10, 2006 |
| At Funkshion Lounge and Restaurant
8:00 Press cocktail party and registration hosted by Eastside PR at FUNKSHION LOUNGE |
| 8:00pm Cocktail party at Funkshion Lounge and Restaurant |
| wednesday, October 11, 2006 |
| At Carnival Center For Performing Arts
8:00 Harpers Bazaar en Espanol Collections at Carnival Center For Performing Arts - Knight Concert Hall |
| 8:00pm Harpers Bazaar - After party at Funkshion Lounge and Restaurant |
| Thursday, October 12, 2006 |
| At Tents at The Fifth
5:00 Fashion Group International Reception 6:00 Perrier Emerging Designers Show 7:00 Peroni presents Made in Italy 8:00 JLO |
| 9:00pm J Lo - Official After party at Funkshion Lounge and Restaurant |
| friday, october 13, 2006 |
| at Tents at The Fifth
6:00 jetBlue Fashion Show with MIUAD 7:00 SILU Design - swimwear 8:00 ELLE presents Mickey Sills winner of Milan Style Award 9:00 HEATHERETTE |
| 10:00pm Heatherette - Official After party at Funkshion Lounge and Restaurant |
| Saturday, october 14, 2006 |
| at Tents at the fifth
5:30 Winner of Perrier Emerging Designers Competition 6:00 Gustavo Cadilla 7:00 Dragana Ognjenovic 8:00 Sweetface by Jennifer Lopez at Hotel Nash 10:00 - 12:00 Cocktail party at Hotel Nash hosted by VOGUE |
| 12:00 After Party at The Fifth |
| Sunday, october 15, 2006 |
| at Funkshion Lounge and Restaurant
7:00 Premiere Magazine and Gen Art Movie Premiere
9:00 Premiere Magazine Dinner After Party at Funkshion lounge |
| After party at Funkshion Lounge and Restaurant |
| Monday, october 16, 2006 |
| At Funkshion Lounge and Restaurant
9:00 Moda Official Closing Party at Funkshion |
| After party at Funkshion Lounge and Restaurant |
FALL QUARTER : JOB FAIR
FALL QUARTER
JOB FAIR
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2006
11:00-1:00 PM
IN THE MAIN BUILDING LOBBY (IN FRONT OF BOOKSTORE)
COMPANIES ATTENDING:
FASHION: JCREW, BEACH PLANET PRODUCTIONS, ARMANI EXCHANGE, VICTORIA SECRET
INTERIOR DESIGN: EXPO DESIGN CENTER, ROBB & STUCKY, HOME DEPOT
CULINARY: COCINA FRESCA, COOKIES BY DESIGN, STARBUCKS, BONEHEADS, TALENT TREE
MARKETING: AMERICAN TECHNOLOGIES
MISCELLANEOUS: VIRTUAL SAGE, PROTECH ENGRAVING, THE CALLING STATION, SEAFARER’S HOUSE, SUNTRUST BANK, BANK OF AMERICA
THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUR FASHION DESIGN & MERCHANDISING STUDENTS TO START WORKING IN THEIR FIELD, SPECIALLY IF THEY ARE 1ST QUARTER STUDENTS OR DON’T’ HAVE EXPERIENCE.
Looking forward to hearing from you,
Katherine Andrade
Student Career Advisor
The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
Email: kandrade@aii.edu
Tel: 954.308.2660 Fax: 954.525.2602
Questions? Comments? Post your questions and/or comments in the comments field
The annual Showcase highlights from Arlene Wites
On September 27, I had a wonderful and rewarding opportunity to travel to Washington, D.C. with two extraordinary ladies from our Fashion Design program - recent graduate Karen Ortiz and second quarter student/winner of the first Passion for Fashion national scholarship competition Elana Bloom. Together, we represented The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale at the Career College Showcase on Capitol Hill. The annual Showcase highlights the success and diversity of career colleges and demonstrates to members of Congress and their staff the opportunities career colleges offer students and the positive impact graduates have on today's workforce. In addition to the several technical and medical colleges, we joined Art Institute of Charlotte which focused on Fashion Merchandising, while our presentation was on Fashion Design.
Karen Ortiz, June 2006 graduate now employed with Perry Ellis, schlepped her amazing garments all the way from Miami Beach, and fitted them on two size 2 Art Institute of Philadelphia students. The ladies paraded and sauntered around the Cannon Building Caucus Room answering questions and delighting the guests who then made a beeline to Karen for a Q & A before returning to their offices. We even had a mini runway show! Jaws dropped and eyes popped as 18-year-old Elana explained how she won last year's fashion design competition while showing off the tunic she designed and constructed.
It was a remarkable adventure and one I'm sure that Karen and Elana won't ever forget. We are very fortunate to be involved with and associated with such talented, creative, and poised students and graduates who successfully represent our college and our mission.
Arlene Wites
Director of Communications
The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
1799 SE 17th Street
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316
Website: www.aifl.edu
Broadcast: www.aiflradio.com
FASHION CLUB meeting!!!
All current members of the FASHION CLUB as well as all new students who are interested in membership are invited to the fashion club meeting on Wednesday from 12:05 till 12:45 PM, October 11th at room 432 the main building.
We will discuss our new projects such as fashion club’s webpage, newsletter and fashion club’s blog and other forms of web related activities .
You will be informed about new projects, and will be offered new seminars, workshops, and events.
We are currently looking for volunteers for our publishing and web related projects.
Alternative times for meetings for those who cannot attend our Wednesday meeting are Thursday and Friday ,same time same location.
yahoo forum HOUSEHOLD RULES
Dear, club members!
Our forum is overloaded by personal messages and virtually unmanageable.
So,it is essential for us to reinforce professional rules of posting
and efficient way of usage of our forum. These are
HOUSEHOLD RULESIf you have any questions about these rules email us at
aifl_fashion@comcast.netThe main change that we are going to implement is posting by topics (
please, see
attachment )
Topics which will be a permanent part of our forum are:
* EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND INTERNSHIPS
* EVENTS
* FIELD TRIPS , PROFESSIONAL MEETING AND WORKSHOPS
* MISCELLANIOUS If you are going to suggest your topic please
email your suggestions to at
aifl_fashion@comcast.net
or, just post your comment.
