(September 19th, 2006, Miami Beach, FL) – Fashion Week Miami is pleased to announce the
dates for its October ’06 shows. It should be no surprise that a leading trend markets like the City of Miami and the City of Miami Beach have proven a need for a fashion week to call their own.
FUNKSHION: Fashion Week Miami Beach, will fuse music, fashion and like no other city in the world could do. This is Fashion Week - MIAMI BEACH STYLE!
SPESA Expo 2007 is a trade show that serves all sectors of the sewn products industry including: Apparel, Leather and Footwear, Upholstered Furniture, Technical Textiles, Home Textiles, and Transportation Interiors.
SPESA Expo 2007 includes the COOL ZONE, an area within the expo dedicated to showcasing cutting-edge technologies.
The COOL ZONE will introduce for the first time to the world, a totally new set of alternatives to produce apparel products to meet the "on-demand era" that is becoming a reality today.
Click the "View Video" button to watch the video featuring this new technology.
Information was submitted by Mrs. Adrian
Ediotr's Column :PALM BEACH FASHION WEEK!!!
From March 2nd to March 9th Palm Beach is hosting their annual Fashion Week showcasing collections from international designers through formal and informal fashion shows. In addition to showcasing international designers, local designers have the opportunity to feature their own collections as well. Featured during the week will be Escada, Emanuel Ungaro, Emillo Pucci, Eleanors Duffy, Luca Luca, Dosena, Neil Bieff, and Couture designers featured in Nordstrom. For more information call (561) 805-8681, or visit pbfashionweek.com.
-Kyra Jachode
-Ediotr-in-Chief
As a part of my Digital Portfolio for Fashion class for BA students I teach students how to present portfolio on the web using blogging platforms.
Please see below some of the blogs created during this course :
Take a LOOK what we did in just 4 days!!!!! Copy of info sent to students --- this along with MORE photos will be availbale on my blog later today!!!!
1. Delivered December FD grad Eunah Lee to work with Top Haute Couture Designer in Paris!
2. Met personally with 4 top French designers for one-on-one meeting
3. In depth tour of the city of Paris and MOST of it's premier cultural sites!
4. Tour of one of Paris's oldest fashion schools
5. Visit to Haute Couture Designer's home! (mansion and atelier)
6. Several students gleaned job opportunities upon graduation!
7. Made new friends and memories to last a lifetime.
8. I personally had 3 other appointments to make arrangements for MORE job opportunities, internships, collaborations and appointments for my FILLED 2008 tour!
ANDRE ....My desire is to make book for each of the designers students met. Similar to the one I made for you for China….can we chat about that?
Now let's take a closer look in depth of what we did….
Thurs.
Arrive in Paris and went immediately to visit the symbol of Paris the Eiffel Tower
Time for lunch a bit of shopping and then off to meet top…
Paris designer Ana Quasoar at her studio near the chic Place Vendome area of Paris! Ana has many VIP clients for her wedding fashions along with her Haute Couture clients of Christian Lacroix and Dior who purchase her hand painted textiles! Several students shared their portfolio with Ana, as a result from conversations with Ana - she will be taking Marcia Harris and Pascal Weber to work with her when they graduate!!!!
After dinner a handful of students continued to sample the local café' nightlife near the hotel before unpacking and then catching up on much needed rest!
Friday.
Bright and early students were off on their second fashion day in Paris.
Highlights included a Tour of YSL - Ms. Colussy has interviewed numerous designers for her up coming book entitled: Fashion Undressed. Thanks to these connections she was able to garner access for her students to several "insider secrets to Paris fashion. Once such experience was visiting the Yves St. Laurent exhibition based on his famous African collection. Mr. St Laurent's personal attorney, who escorted the students into the former atelier, followed this up with a more personal tour for the 40 year achieve collection for YSL from his early days at age 17 where he designed for Dior himself! The students toured the vaults of the one-of-a-kind Haute Couture designs of this 20th century genius. Students were also privy to a demonstration of how the collections is restored and preserved. At the time of our visit the workers were working on the recent donation of NY socialite Nan Kempner. Nan was known as one of the premier American socialites to support Haute Couture. Nan's clothes represent decades of the custom work by YSL. There will be a showing of the collection beginning in May at the foundation in Paris.
Students also visited the studio, presentation room and the concept store of Longchamp. Longchamp has been a family business of leather goods, accessories and now clothing for three generations! Students had a full presentation along with a time of question with the granddaughter of the founder named Sophie Delafontaine and her head designer. Afterwards students purchased the signature 1625 handbag while Ms. Colussy's shared portfolios with Sophie. The result: FM student Jen Miller work was selected to be reviewed by Sophie's brother and co-owner who is charge of the NEW concept store in New York City. Jen's CV and samples landed her an opportunity to work as a stylist with the company in NYC! The best part was the look on Jen's moms face as she saw it all unfold before her eyes. As a mom, I can only imagine her pride at her daughter's success. For those who did not know Jen and I had several meetings to discuss her portfolio prior to our trip and how it should LOOK, sooooo Jen, aren't you glad you listened to me?
Students took advantage of the lunchtime in Paris to visit several other major retail venues as well as sight seeing stops including the Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame, Palais Garnier, and more.
The night brought student friends on the tour a chance to closer bond to one another with night visits to the city including walking on the Champs Elysees. Still others sampled the wonderful café's and pastries that Paris is known for!
Saturday.
Thankfully by Sat. the taste of spring weather in Paris was still on our side
As students were off to visit with one of the oldest Paris fashion colleges: Ecole' Fleuri Delsporte. Ms. Delsporte was a major fashion illustrator during the 30, 40's and 50's. She founded her school based on unique method of rendering fashion. Illustration along with the art of fine sewing skills is the hallmark of French design.
Ms. Delsporte and the schools current president (also her daugher-in-law) invited students to preview behind the "seams" of the secrets of their illustration classes. Hopes for future exchange and collaborations between France and the US are being reviewed. One insightful glimpse into this doyenne of fashion was this hearing accounts from this talented woman's love for America. Why? She dearly appreciated our liberation of her beloved city. Unknown to the students, she shared with me how she has suffered the ravages of WWII. What overwhelmed me was her poignant tale of how she risk her own life to hide and protect many Jews from the Nazi occupation. She was also one of the key mentors of a young Olivier Lapidus who learned to illustrate at her school.
The Lapidus family is especially significant to Paris Haute Couture, Olivier's father and aunt both were members of the Chambre. (The organization of Haute Couture designers)
Students rested for lunch before they continued to enjoy the sunshine from the view of Haute Couture designer Olivier Lapidus studio and mansion on the famous Avenue Foch! Can you imagine? A top French designer opening his home and his studio to over 20 students? Recent grad, Eunah Lee is currently working side-by-side this amazing man. Olivier has made history with his many contributions to fashion in the area of technology. However, for those in the know, viewing first hand his quite and humble man share with students his secrets and encouraged their dreams and aspirations. Olivier is one of only a handful of designers who has won the coveted "GOLD THIMBLE" award. This is the equivalent of the Oscars!
Later in the day, students we honored by La La Rose lingerie designer meeting up with them directly on location at one Paris's top specialty department stores. Stephanie shared with students her meteoric rise to prominence. Her designs outsell top brand such as Dior and others, as she is known for one of the trendiest hot labels in lingerie's.
Also did you know? Arrangements have been made for one student who did NOT attend this tour, FD student Danielle Lovello to work along Stephanie after she graduates this summer! My contacts are NOT for just the students who can afford the luxury of travel…be sure to tell your friends ANY student with a worthy portfolio can make an appointment with me to share their work with the designers and companies I visit.
Sunday brought a bit of down time for students who enjoyed a private motor coach tour of the city. Next students continued their tour to Versailles.
As Versailles the students were treated to a private guided tour with one of Paris's fashion journalist. Rolas who studied at the American University in Paris is one of a handful of writers and guides who are licensed lead such tours.
Upon arriving back in the city students were given entrance to the Louvre. There they enjoyed visiting the famous Mona Lisa along with the thousands of other artifacts from one of the world's most remarkable museums.
The evening students dined on regional cuisine where it was planned to celebrate several student birthdays. However, because the students were anxious to savor their last night in Paris the students instead privately celebrated with their friends.
All in all it was a fantastic trip. Where students learned a lot about fashion, about Paris, about traveling, culture shock and even about themselves. As the casual observer it was delightful to see how many students came away with a deeper sense of who they were and who they wanted to be. I suspect they might just take those classes a bit more seriously after their Paris adventure. My trust is that they will deeply appreciate more the talented faculty who can best prepare them of their future. For those desiring to become illustrators, I predict that many will be sitting at the feet of Ms. Ivanova to glean more of her secrets as with the pattern making, portfolio and draping genius of Ms.T, Adrian, Ernestine. While I can say for sure that Ms. O'Reilly's surface design class will now be more appreciated than ever thanks to viewing the work of Ana Quosoar. And finally for our own Tim Gunn, Andre West and as well as our all -around fashion guru Mr. Milman ---how blessed our students. As for FM…Kerry and Chris…watch out you will soon be bombarded with groupies yearning for your insights!
Monday
Finally I was pleased that all of my students successfully navigated re-entry into the US… For my foreign students all I can say is WHEW! (Right Marcia? Over 1 hour and counting!) For me the greatest joy was to finally arrive at the gate to see the precious impromptu to birthday celebration in full force. To all of you who came with me… my heart is that you each came back with a wonderful memory that was unique and special to you. It did not have to be fashion related, if you had a special time with your family or friends that is more than enough. Relationships eclipse fashion and should last forever.
For all of you who showed me respect on this trip - I deeply thank you. Someday my prayer is that you look back on this trip you will know the heart I had to serve you with all of the care and preparation that went into this trip. I also hope you will treasure all the wonderful new friends you met along the way…. I am presently collecting thank you card or samples of work to send off in packages for each of the designers we met. My experience has been they appreciate a collective effort more than the isolated few who write them.
Again my deepest thanks for permitting me to be the one to introduce you to MY Paris. Until next time…
Kathleen Colussy
Fashion Group International South Florida
Fashion Group International FGI South Florida invites you to a Discussion on Future TrendsPanel Guests:Carmen Faircloth-Owner, Elite Selections ConsultingJohn Mans- Owner, John Mans Design Group, Inc.Kika Rocha-Fashion & Beauty Director, People en EspanolModerated by Charlene Parsons, Chair Fashion Department MIUTuesday February 20th 2007 6-7 pm networking 7-9 pm panel discussionMiami Beach Cinematique508 Espanola Way, Miami BeachRSVP
FashionGroupSFL@comcast.net Students-$5 Members-$15 Non-Members-$20
Intracoastal Social--A semi-formal dance
you are all invited!!!!
WWD is getting you in the industry
WWD is getting you in the industry
WWD a major source for up-to-date information pertaining to the fashion Industry is going above and beyond the job listings page, found in their publication, to a major fashion career expo providing aspiring fashion professionals the chance of a lifetime.
Prada, Tiffany & co. and H&M are just a few of the many leading industry companies attending the career expo in search of new ideas and fresh faces. The WWD fashion career expo is a one-day-only event offering the opportunity for face-to-face interviews. The event takes place in New York, Feb 9 from 10am to 3pm. Those who cannot attend may submit their resume so that participating employers can view. Learning about this event NOW gives all aspiring AIFL fashion students the time to make themselves a more desirable candidate by next year’s expo.
Requirements for attendees include a degree and at least two yrs industry experience. Admission to this event is $10. You can pre-register for face-to-face interviews @ http://www.FashionCareerExpo.com.
-Author: Shida Dayani
-Research: Tracy Robles
-Editor: Kyra Jachode
Open positions include:
Apparel, Footwear & Jewelry Designers, Home Furnishings Designers, Textile Specialists, Patternmakers, Product Development, CAD Designers, Merchandisers, Retail Planners and Executives, Buyers and Assistant Buyers, Executive and Showroom Salespeople, Retail Store Management, Visual Merchandisers, Sourcing and Production Managers, Art Directors & more.
Current Exhibitors Include:
Women’s Wear Daily Vera Bradley Designs
Movado Group Inc. HSN / BAG SPONSOR
Theory Ellie Tahari
Marc Ecko Enterprises Prada USA Corp
Guess Liz Claiborne Inc.
Luca Luca Tiffany & Co.
Catherine Malandrino H&M
The Children™s Place Levi Strauss & Co
And many more…
Please visit http://www.FashionCareerExpo.com to view a complete list of participating Exhibitors and for more details about WWD Fashion career expo.
FTL MODA!!for those who weren't aware( by Kyra Jachode)
FTL MODA!!
for those who weren't aware, Fort Lauderdale debut there first fashion week beginning January 25 and lasted until the 28. Debuting designers from all over the world including several designers from are very own AIFL!!! This event is the first of many, and maybe one day fort Lauderdale fashion week will be overrun by AIFL students/alumnis! AIFL collaborated with FTL MODA so that AIFL fashion club students could volunteer to help out at the event. Organized and directed by our very own Sierra McCord, fashion design student, and headed by faculty member Mr. Milman a group of coordinators was was put together to organize over 100 volunteers for the event. Jobs included, ticket mastering, security, runners, dressers, ushering, etc. Each volunteer was able to experience each job in the event. Experiencing a live fashion show with international designers is a one of a kind experience! In addition to learning the actions for a fashion show AIFL fashion club members were able to work closely with high fashion designers, view couture fashion shows (FOR FREE), network amongst prominent guest, and get connected to other fashion design students. AIFL fashion club members thanks each member for volunteering!!!! SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!!
BLOG EDITOR-
KYRA JACHODE
SPECIAL THANKS/COMMENTS::
"Thanks to everybody that was helping at FTL Moda. You guys did great job, it wasn't going to be as easy as it was without you! I wish you good luck in the future! " Slavica
"I really liked the Fashion Show.. Its was a great experience ;)" Sofia Nicolaidis
"I just wanted to express my gratitude and thank everyone who was involved in the fashion show. The volunteers did a great job and it made our day as designers go smoothly. Best of luck to all of you.Thank you to Mr. Milman, Mr. West, Miss Adrian, The Fashion Club and everyone else who supported the shows." Eduardo De las Casas
"Special thanks to Mrs. Adrian your professional expertise was absolutely irreplaceable during the fashion week" ..unknown
"Thank you!!! I just want to congratulate you :) you line was amazing. I cant wait to see more of you. :)" ...unknown
KYRA JACHODE:fashion club blog editor
Let me introduce you our fashion club blog editor: KYRA JACHODE
Let us wish her good luck with this project and let us support her efforts by …reading the blogJ
As BLOG EDITOR my mission is to create a stronger network between AIFL fashion students / allmuni's and the fashion industry.
KYRA JACHODE
