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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