Make It With Wool Contest

The 2009 Texas Make It With Wool Contest was held on Saturday, November 28th at the Y.O. Ranch Resort and Hotel in Kerrville, Texas. Sponsoring the event were the Texas Women’s Auxiliary of the Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Assoc. and Kerrville Wool and Mohair, Inc. managed by Justin Stieler. State Director, Brenda Seidensticker, and  Assistant Director, Suzy Stewart, organized and conducted the contest. Judges were Betty Burton of Ingram, Scott Allen of Kerrville, and Connie Bernhard of Harper, Texas. There were participants in 5 divisions; Pre-teen, Junior, Senior, Adult, and Made for Others.

Participants in the Texas contest received wool fabric from Pendleton Wool in Oregon. In addition, winners received cash from the Women’s Auxiliary and mohair fabric given by the Mohair Council of America. In the over 24 (Adult division), Fashion Design Assistant Professor, Li-Fen Anny Chang won and represented Texas in the National Adult contest. The garment, a DVD and photos were sent in and judged by the National committee, 2010 National Make It With Wool Competition. There were 25 entries. Anny won Honarable Mention along with ladies from Oregon and Ohio (photo taken by Scott Allen, Boss Photos).

Sketch & Win: Calling All Design Students

PROJECT EMERALD
Calling All Design Students

Submit your wedding dress sketches from now until January 15th for the chance to win a cash prize, an Emerald Couturiers internship and the opportunity to have your dress manufactured and sold at retail!

For full rules and to enter through January 15th, visit www.brides.com/emeraldbridal
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Internship Opportunity at Haggar Clothing Co.

Haggar Clothing Company is looking for interns for the casual pants, dress/tailored and technical/quality teams. Please contact Amy Foote if you are interested.

Amy Foote
Haggar Clothing Co.
tel: 214.956.4566
Amy.Foote@Haggar.com

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Design Internship Opportunity at The Apparel Group

Position Title: Design Intern

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Swatch fabrics for presentations
 Process newly received fabrics and file in library
 Prepare outgoing packages to oversea vendors
 Organize Designers’ workspaces, fabric collections, and supplies
 Assists with departmental projects as requested
 Update charts
 Apply hangtags to Design samples

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
 High School diploma or higher
 Must be detail oriented and ability to multi tasks
 Strong organizational and communication skills
 Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Notes)
 Have in interest in textiles and/or Fashion Design

To Apply: E-mail Dessires Zarin your resume, dessireszarin@tagusa.com
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Position Open at DILLARD’S, Product Technician - Product Development

DILLARD’S
PRODUCT TECHNICIAN - PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

DESCRIPTION:
Dillard Department Stores, Inc., one of the foremost names in Department Store retailing has exceptional career opportunities available for talented professionals to join our Product Development Team in Little Rock, Arkansas. Responsible for translating product concepts from merchandising/design group into product specification packages for private brand merchandise. This includes size specifications, detailed drawing of garment, and minimum construction specifications that create an integrated set of product blueprints based on design concepts. Provide technical evaluation for size, fit and construction detail. Conducts fit session on mannequin and live model. Responsible for forming partnership with our manufacturers for all value added benefits. Assigns and insures enforcement of Dillard's Department Stores apparel specifications and standards required to reflect best fit and quality construction, while keeping current styling that is relative to private brand strategies.

REQUIREMENTS:
Position requires 2-4 years in pattern making and grading, including 2 years as an Assistant Design Technician or its equivalent. Must be knowledgeable of apparel construction and factory workflow, manufacturing techniques and process. Candidate should have a professional attitude, strong communication and organizational skills and proficiency with Product Data Management systems, Microsoft Word and Excel.

To Apply: E-mail your resume and job description to pdcareer@dillards.com or fax your resume to 501-210-9531
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Neil Marek Received First Place Award with A $5,000 Scholarship at HACU Conference

(Neil Marek's original illustration)

Junior student, Neil Marek, received First Place Award with a $5,000 scholarship for his interview suit design in the 23rd annual Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) conference on November 01. The competition took place in Orlando, Florida. HACU is dedicated to the promotion of higher education amongst Hispanic and diverse background students. The purpose of the conference is to bring together students organizations from all over the country to create networking opportunities and general information sharing.

The Design Your Future contest was presented by Gap Inc., LATINA Style magazine and the HACU. The objective was to design and construct an interview suit that the designer would be wearing. Five finalists were chosen from the nationwide design search for attending the conference in Orlando where the designers showcased their designs for an audience of HACU conference attendees and three judges. The judges were Antoine Andrews - director of diversity and inclusion Gap Inc; Erin Herrera - senior recruiter Old Navy, and Melinda K. Adams - Assistant Professor in Fashion Management at the University of the Incarnate Word. Neil along with the other contestants will be featured in an article in a major Hispanic publication. For more information about the competition, visit http://www.hacu.net/hacu/Design_Your_Future1_EN.asp?SnID=954405075.

  

(photos from Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities)
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The Best Christmas Gift

This was sent to me by Communication Design alumnus Caroline Latawiec (BFA ’08) who is working as a designer for the American Red Cross. They hired Communication Design alumnus Tom Theall (BFA ’09) to create this film. It is perfect.

Wow. We don't usually cross post between Interior Design–Communication Design–Fashion Design but I thought this one should be shared with all of you. I know I am a sap but this actually made me cry. This year I am giving blood for Christmas. My oldest son is not so pleased but I don't care. Perhaps we should all forward this to those we love and head out to the Red Cross together.

—Eric Ligon, program coordinator for Communication Design

Internship Opportunity at Legacy Design Group

Legacy Design Group in Frisco, Texas, is interviewing for an intern position. E-mail or fax a resume to Tracie Taylor.
Contact: Tracie Taylor tracie@legacydesigng.com
Address: 8 Southern Hills Ct., Frisco, TX 75034
Fax:  214-469-2566
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Tara Johnson (2007 graduate), the Designer of Disco Dali

Designer at Disco Dali, Tara Johnson (2007 graduate), invites you to visit https://webmail.unt.edu/OWA/redir.aspx?C=0efbe0564cb4418ebce4b187b6949bae&URL=http%3a%2f%2fdiscodali.etsy.com for her hand bag designs. Visit http://www.nbcdfw.com/around-town/shopping/Buy-Indie-Wednesday-Disco-Dali-60668032.html for an article about Tara and Disco Dali.

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Amber Liggon Made It to the Finalist at the”Texas Next Top Designer” Contest

A Junior student in Fashion Design program, Amber Liggon, was chosen as the finalist at the “Texas Next Top Designer” contest for her last Spring collection. Visit the link http://envymags.com/2009/10/camille-by-amber-liggon/ for the exciting article about Amber and her designs.
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Job Opportunity at Bentley Arbuckle

Bentley Arbuckle is interviewing for an Assistant Design position. Send a resume to Sarah Dupree at sdupree@bentleyarbuckle.com
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MODA, Members of the Designing Arts

MODA, Members of the Designing Arts, is an organization whose purpose is to promote an interest in the creative arts with an emphasis in the area of fashion design amongst the student body of the University of North Texas. The goals of the organization are to increase awareness of the fashion community within the campus of the University of North Texas, to give back to the community by hosting a series of fashion related events and activities, and to provide help to fellow members of the fashion design program and others interested in fashion by holding demonstrations on basic technical skills.

First meeting in Fall 2009,
   Date: Wednesday, September 02
   Time: 6pm
   Location: 109, Scoular Hall

Please come and join us!
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Job Openings at JCPenney

To view current job openings, close all browsers and click on this link: http://www.jcpenneycareers.com/. Select “Corporate”, click on “Product Development, Design & Sourcing”, then “Apply Now”.

1. Designer - Young Men's Req # 305820fo
2. Designer - Women's Career Req # 305762
3. Sr Designer - Men's Bottoms and Outerwear Req# 305929
4. Sr. Textile Designer - Women's Casual Req #305761
5. Managing Illustrator - Hard Home Req #306083

Martha Castro
Strategic Sourcing
Head Statistical Research Assistant to Kim Jackson
(972)431-1477
(972)531-1477 fax
micastro@jcpenney.com
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Dallas Cowboy Internship

Dallas Cowboys Merchandising, Ltd.
Internship Opportunity
Fall 2009

Dallas Cowboys Merchandising Ltd is currently looking for a fashion design intern for Fall 2009. The Creative department of DMC designs and develops multiple categories of apparel including headwear, men’s, women’s, and children’s sold at more than 700 retail outlets including The Dallas Cowboys Pro Shops, JCPenney, Academy Sports and Outdoors, and Dillard’s.

Job Description: As an intern at The Dallas Cowboys, you will gain industry experience in categories such as forecasting, design, technical design, sourcing, and production. We believe in a very hands-on environment where interns will participate in daily activities and have legitimate responsibilities within their realm.

Start Date: August or September 2009

Hours: The position can either be a part time or full time internship, available for class credit if necessary.

Wages: The internship is paid. Compensation will be discussed during the interview process.

Requirements:

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite

• Must have training and experience with Garment Construction, Pattern Making, and Textiles

• Must be a self starter and be able to take follow direction

• Must be responsible, organized, and motivated

• Must be able to gather information and make clear, well-reasoned decisions

• Must be studying fashion merchandising or design

• Must be at least a Senior in college

Please email your resume and portfolio to Heather Cunningham, HCunningham@dallascowboys.net.

4251 W. John Carpenter Freeway
Irving, TX 75063
www.dallascowboys.com

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Shirin Askari (2008 Fashion Design Graduate) is on Project Runway

Very exciting news, Shirin Askari (2008 Fashion Design Graduate) is on Project Runway! The season premiere airs August 20th on Lifetime. Visit the link for an interview with Shirin, https://northtexan.unt.edu/content/classroom-catwalk?homepage=1
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Anny's "Color Me Successful" Receiving Honorable Mention at Peacock Thai Silk Competition

Li-Fen Anny Chang, Assistant Professor of Fashion Design, created this three-piece ensemble for a women's career wear competition sponsored by the Queen Sirikit Institute of Sericulture (QSIS) of Thailand. “Color Me Successful” was juried as one of the top 10 designs; the initial jury was a panel from International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA). The top 10 designs will be exhibited at the Queen Sirikit Peacock Standards of Thai Silk exhibition and ASEAN conference on August 6th to 9th in Bangkok. “Color Me Successful” also receives an "Honorable Mention" recognition from Her Majesty Queen Sirikit of Thailand. The trophy will be presented to Anny in the ITAA’s annual conference in Seattle, October 2009.

The handmade yellow and blue reversible Thai silk with the motif of flowers and stripes was the inspiration, particularly the exotic colors of the yellow side of the fabric. The design details were intended to make wearers seem competent and reliable, yet stylish. The ensemble could be worn with or without the jacket depending on the weather, personal preference, or to suit professional needs. (model: Nikki Trizza, photographer: Job Ruzvidzo)
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Marian's "Fair and Square" - One of the Top 10 Finalists for Peacock Thai Silk Competition

Marian O’Rourke-Kaplan, Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs, entered this suit in a competition that was judged by the Queen of Thailand. The initial jury was a panel from ITAA (International Textile and Apparel Association) and “Fair and Square” was selected as a finalist to be shipped to Bangkok for the final judgment of Queen Sirikit. The charge was career wear created in Thai Peacock standard silk. Marian chose an exquisite hand loomed silk in an alluring Garnet color with a firm hand and gutsy weight for the suit. A lighter weight tissue taffeta irregular stripe in the same Garnet on a field of Pewter and Sand tones was an ideal companion to add interest.
“Fair and Square” is a suit that is conservative, as career wear should be; but far from boring which suiting can often become. The stripe fabric used to create the shell was cut entirely on the bias to soften the crisp fabric and allow for a dartless fit. With seams at center front and back, a horizontal yoke cut 4 inches below the notched boat neck, allows the stripes to create a focal point of the design in the square pattern at center front. An open collarless neckline on the jacket keeps focus on the stripe patterning of the shell. (model: Stephanie Montes, photographer: Job Ruzvidzo)
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"Look of the Day" - Draped by Tori Bleakley (2007 Fashion Design Graduate)

The Nicole Miller dress draped by 2007 graduate, Tori Bleakley, was voted for the "Look of the Day" on July 28th. Visit style.com for the news, http://www.style.
com/community/lookoftheday. From there, click "view the archive" then select July 28th. Congratulations Tori!
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"Bubblicious" by Marian O'Rourke-Kaplan

Marian O’Rourke-Kaplan, Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs, created this dress for a competition sponsored by Threads magazine. Seams are the focus of the competition and she created a ½” fringe trim with the red warp of the base cloth and inserted it in each vertical seam. The A-line bubble skirted cocktail dress shimmers in the light with an iridescence that causes shifting colors from hues of golden red and olive green, to bronze and copper. Marian chose a coarsely woven silk faille constructed of turquoise and goldenrod weft with ruby red warp for the torso and selected a cherry red Silk Ikat floral tissue taffeta as a companion for the skirt and bra. “Bubblicious” has a fun sexy silhouette and the fabrications create a visual delight for that special night on the town. (model: Nikki Trizza, photographer: Job Ruzvidzo)
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Campus Couture Internship Opp

Internship Opportunity
Fall 2009

Campus Couture is a women's contemporary collegiate apparel and accessories manufacturer. Our lines consist of trendy bodies and styles in collegiate colors and custom prints made with licensed marks and graphics specific to universities. Campus Couture is a line for fashionable girls who are looking for an alternative to the basic t-shirt or sweatshirt.

Job Description: Campus Couture is looking for 2-3 fashion merchandising and design interns for fall 2009. As an intern at Campus Couture you will gain industry experience in categories such as design, product development, sales, and marketing. We believe in a very hands-on environment where interns will participate in daily activities and have legitimate responsibilities within their realm.

Start Date: August or September 2009. The position can either be a part time or full time internship, available for class credit or for personal experience.

Requirements:
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite
• Must be a self starter and be able to take follow direction
• Must be responsible, organized, and motivated
• Must be in studying fashion merchandising or design
• Must be at least a Junior in college

Recommendations:
• Proficient working on a Mac OS
• Training or Experience with Garment Construction, Pattern Making, and Textiles
• Retail, Wholesale, or Sales Experience.

Please email your resume to Heather@campuscouture.com and include why you would like to be an intern at Campus Couture.
989 W. Sandy Lake Rd. Ste. 500
Coppell, TX 75019
972-956-8161; www.campuscouture.com
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Job Opp at Buckle

Job Opp at Buckle

The job is in alterations and the hours are extremely flexible. The number of hours just depends on how much work there is to do. If anyone is interested, contact Lewisville manager Carlos at 972.315.5469.
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2009 Dallas Career Day Fashion Design Competition Winning UNT Students

On Friday, April 17th the Fashion Design students at UNT participated in the 41st annual Fashion Group International's Career Day at the World Trade Center in Dallas, Texas. This event is a one-day educational symposium created to mentor and develop tomorrow's leaders and entrepreneurs in the fashion industry. It is the largest event of its kind in the U.S. It has over 1,200 participants from 42 schools in 10 states. The finale of the event is a juried fashion design competition presented in a runway show exhibiting hundreds of students' designs from schools nationwide. At the end of the show students are presented with awards for excellence in design.

The University of North Texas excelled once again this year receiving the following awards which totaled over $10,000! The faculty in the Fashion Design department congratulates the following students:












Top Achievement Award, 1-month,all expense paid scholarship Paris American Academy:Stephanie Montes













Lectra Award for Most Creative - Emily MacKinnon













1st Place in Casual Design- Kourtney Williams













2nd Place in Casual Design - Kristi Schkade













1st Place in Cotton - Emily MacKinnon













2nd Place in Cotton - Stephanie Montes













3rd Place in Cotton - Missy Bergemann













1st Place in Wool - Sara Hoffman













2nd Place in Wool - Stephanie Montes

(Photos taken by faculty Li-Fen Anny Chang)
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Collaborative Innovation Summer Session 5-Week I

CDES: Design Studio — Collaborative Innovation
Summer Session 5-Week I
ADES 4540-501
June 8–July 3
Monday–Friday
8:30 AM–1:30 PM

Description:
In this four-week long course open to upper level undergraduate and graduate students, interdisciplinary teams will identify and solve a problem a problem presented by a non-profit organization that will ultimately manifest itself in a visual (or non-visual) expression of one form or another. (I am currently beginning discussions with a Dallas-based museum for our client.) Emphasis will be placed on conceptual problem solving, exploration of multiple hypotheses, creative teamwork, and the development of innovative solutions.

Students will explore and utilize a variety of processes and visual techniques that inform and guide ideation as a means to create a common language that will allow them to communicate effectively across disciplinary backgrounds. The knowledge they gain from these experiences will allow them to develop and actualize the kinds of visual solutions necessary for future programmatic and career-based success.

Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the class, students should be able to
1. Students will study ideational/conceptual sketching techniques and develop a common visual language of symbols from which to develop quick visual.
2. Students will work in interdisciplinary teams in order to learn and understand other methods of empathetic research, problem solving, strategic thinking and innovative planning.
3. Identify various problems in need of new solutions. The problems may be social, economic, cultural or market-based problems.
4. Identify and meet new user and business needs by designing instruments, solutions and/or communications that allow constituents from all involved groups to contribute to at least some aspects of the design decision-making process.

Student Teams:
It is my goal to create three creative teams made up of students from the following disciplines. These three teams will work collaboratively to develop their own solutions to the problem creative problem.
1. Fashion Design
2. Interior Design
3. Communication Design—Graphic Design, Art Direction, Web Design
4. Marketing
5. Anthropology
6. Radio / TV/ Film
7. And possibly Art Education depending on the client

If you are interested in the Collaborative Innovation class, send me an email by Friday, April 17 at eric.ligon@unt.edu with your:
• First and last name
• Year and program in which you are enrolled

Anny Received 2nd Place in Garment Design, RAGS Wearable Art Sale and Show

Li-Fen Anny Chang's "Homesick" received Second Place in the Garment Categroy of the 15th annual RAGS, Wearable Art Sale and Show. The art show with Gala event took place in Mercedes-Benz of Tacoma, Washington on March 12 and ran March 13 -15.
"RAGS is a juried wearable art competition and sale that benefits the YWCA’s domestic violence prevention and intervention programs." For more information about RAGS, visit http://www.ywca.org/site/apps/lk/content2.aspx?c=dkLQK9MNIoG&b=240426

Modeled by Jessica Griffing

Junior Student Ashley Afghani Won the 4th Place in 2009 Houston Career Day Competition

Congratulations to Fashion Design Junior student Ashley Afghani! Ashley's plaid dress received the 4th Place award in the Houston Career Day Fashion Design Competition on March 10th, 2009.
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Fashion Design Internship Opportunity at Haute Couture Group, NYC

Haute Couture Group
M A R I O M O Y A
35 Crosby St. Suite 100A
New York, N.Y. 10013

New Creators…M A R I O M O Y A INC. is now accepting applications for Spring / Summer internships starting in April. Our product is a high-end designer product and as in intern, you will encounter an intensive “hands-on” experience involving design, technical design, patternmaking, draping, sewing, fit, fabric development, etc.

The best candidates are organized, punctual, have a love for the craft of fashion, want to learn, and professional minded. We are located in Soho and have flexible hours, nights and weekends included. Internship positions are 40 hours a week and will apply to school credit if needed. Please send your coverletter, resume, images of your best work, photo, and anything else that distinguishes you to: resume@mariomoya.com
Contact: Julie Lively and the team at M A R I O M O Y A

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Indie Shop Soiree Designers & Artists

An opportunity from "Indie Shop Soiree, Designers & Artist" - a Della Rae production

YOU + House of Blues = Indie Shop!
Are you a trendy up and coming fashion designer or artist with a unique style?
You can be the newest attraction at the House of Blues in the Indie Shop Soiree shopping event, featuring independent fashion designers & artists ONLY.

Concept:
We (at Della Rae) are aiming to provide shopaholics with an extraordinary shopping experience in which event-goers have the opportunity to interact with 20+ emerging independent designers/ artists, purchase the most exclusive, most sought-after contemporary designs of fashion, accessories & art – at a discounted price! Most importantly we’re providing an outlet for Indie designers/artists to market their designs.

Event:
Indie Shop will take place over a 2-day weekend, July 11TH 12TH 2009, for five hours each day at the House of Blues – Victory Park Dallas. Shoppers will enjoy this chic shopping & showcasing event. There will be signature Dellatini cocktails, receive an overstuffed plush Mode bag ($50 value), shopping spree drawing, rock to tunes spun by a popular DJ, and ogle at the models serving gourmet chocolates – all under ONE roof!
If you’re interested in participating as a designer or artist in this event, please contact Della Rae: visit www.IndieShopSoiree.com. MUST be an independent artist or designer, and MUST be your own original ideas and concepts.

Don’t miss this opportunity to get your name out there!
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Go Red for Women Style Show on Friday 13, 2009

Fashion Design students and faculty from TWU and UNT participated the annual Go Red for Women Style Show on Friday 13 for benefiting the American Heart Association and Women of Denton. The luncheon/style show was held at UNT Gateway Center. Visit http://artunt.digication.com/e-portfolios/Go_Red_for_Women for the photos of the red dress designs by UNT Junior students, and faculty Diana Beard and Li-Fen Anny Chang.

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Volunteers Needed for The Pin Show

Feb.26th 2009 UNION STATION DALLAS TEXAS
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The Pin Show is Texas’ Premier
Independent Fashion Event that will allow all
emerging fashion industry photographers, artists,
designers, stylists, buyers and reps to come together
and create a profound launching platform for
Independent Work in the Fashion Industry.
Do not miss this opportunity to put yourself on the
independent fashion map and participate in this
amazing event.

FOR APPLICATIONS VISIT:
http://www.thepinshow.com/

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Fashion Design Important Dates in SP '09

IMPORTANT DATES

01/26 - 02/13 Dallas Career Day/registration dates; UNT students must register at the Information Booth, Union, 3rd floor

02/02 Scholarship Application Deadline for students who will be full time students in the 09-10 academic year (including those for fall only) http://www.art.unt.edu/scholarships.html for applications materials

02/04 Go Red Fashion Show /turn in garments - (see Anny Chang)

02/05 Egyptian Exhibition opens @ "Fashion on Main" (12-5pm Thurs. & Fri.)

02/09 May Graduation Application Deadline, pick up a grad packet from the registrar and turn in to Student Services, Rm. 111 Art Bldg.

02/09 - 02/27 FADS Exhibition in Union Gallery (opening TBA)

02/13 Go Red Fashion Show & Luncheon, 11:15am, Gateway Center, UNT (tickets must be purchased to attend, even if participating.) Tickets - $30.00 available until February 4th or until sold out at Northstar Bank & First State Bank, Denton.

02/26 - 02/27 Entry Portfolios Due - February 26 (9am - 4pm) & 27 (9am-12pm)
http://www.art.unt.edu/fashion-design.html

03/03 Houston Career Day - Registration deadline; http://fgi.org/files/Houston/documents/careerday2-2009.pdf

03/03 Houston Career Day - Garment Entry deadline http://fgi.org/files/Houston/documents/2009CareerDayEntryForm.pdf

03/05 - 03/06 Entry Review Faculty Deliberations

03/10 Houston Career Day

04/02 -04/03 Dallas Career Day/deadline for garment turn-in. www.dallascareerday.org

04/08, 04/09 Sophomore Reviews - April 8 (2-5pm) & April 9 (8-11am)

TBA Voertman Show entry deadline

04/15 - 05/02 Voertman Show, Art Bldg. Gallery (opening on April 15th, noon)

04/17 Dallas Career Day, World Trade Center, Dallas. www.dallascareerday.org

04/30 Artwear Judging - 9am - 4pm (no Fashion Design Classes)

05/09 Artwear, Silver Eagle Suite, 8pm ☻

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