Gen Art Styles International Design Competition: Application period begins Jan 15

STYLES 2009:

INTERNATIONAL DESIGN

COMPETITION

APPLICATION PERIOD: JAN. 15TH- MARCH 17th, 2009
Win a chance to present your designs at a high profile New York runway show and a $5,000 Award for Design Excellence at the show that launched Peter Som, Rodarte, Cloak, Sari Gueron, Loden Dager, Lulu Frost and more…

Who may apply
Those who have been designing under their own name for seven years or less. Aspiring designers and fashion students are eligible for entry.

How to apply
Visit GENART.ORG for an online application between January 15th and March 17th, 2009.

All contestants must submit digital images of two complete outfits in any one or more of the following categories: Women’s Ready to Wear• Eveningwear • Avant-garde • Menswear • Accessories

Entry Fee: $25

How the finalists are selected
A Selection Committee of influential market editors, stylists, and buyers will review all submissions at a Prescreening Event in early April. The Committee will choose five finalists in each category. Submissions are reviewed blindly and each entry is judged only on the merits of the submitted designs. All finalists will be invited to participate in the Styles 2009 Fashion Show and accessories presentation on May 7th, 2009 in New York City in front of over 1500 industry and consumer guests.

A Fashion Panel will judge the designs presented and select a winner from each category who will receive a $5,000 Award for Design Excellence. Past panels have included designers Diane von Furstenberg, Norma Kamali, Betsey Johnson, Cynthia Rowley, Kate Spade, Michael Fink of Saks Fifth Avenue, Tim Gunn of Project Runway and stylist Patricia Field.

Click here for complete details on competition requirements

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Graphic Designer Position Opening

Graphic Designer needed for Women's Apparel fashion company to create original print artwork, repeats, flat sketches & line sheets.

Candidate must:
- be proficient in using Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop CS3 (windows format)
- have strong creative design skills - be able to juggle assignments while maintaining quality, organization, & deadlines.
- be able to working as part of a creative team & have an upbeat & positive attitude.

For consideration, please forward your resume, sample of your work and salary history to april@jerell.net. (no phone calls please)

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Seniors Projects Critique on Dec 04

Four professionals from apparel industry/business were invited to attend Fashion Design V projects critique on Dec 04 in Scoular Hall 129, Denton. Thanks to their time and professional knowledge to this educational event.

Judges from left to right: Brenda Carlson (Harold's), Francisco Flores (Harold's), Ken Weber (Vintage Martini), and Khanh Nguyen (winner of 2008 Dallas Career Day, Paris Scholarship).

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MTV Open Casting Call in Dallas

MTV OPEN CASTING CALL IN DALLAS!!!!
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Calling all Fashionistas, Tastemakers, Trend Spotters, Marketing Geniuses, Artists and Style Mavens!

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO MAKE IT IN THE FASHION BUSINESS?
MTV is looking to bring a group of people to New York City to work directly with a world-renowned fashion designer. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be intimately involved in the fashion business, and to participate in the creation of a fashion line. At the end of our series, one lucky person will be rewarded with the opportunity of a lifetime!
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR: We are looking for creative, outgoing, self-confident, and TALENTED people who don’t yet have on-the job experience but who are PASSIONATE about FASHION, DESIGN, SEWING, SKETCHING, GRAPHIC DESIGN or any other aspect of the fashion business. We are also looking for creative thinkers who know how to MARKET, MERCHANDISE, and SELL the line.

Location: The Dallas Marriott Quorum
14901 Dallas Parkway
Dallas, Texas 75254
Time: 10am to 5pm
NOTE: DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION AT
http://www.castingfortelevision.com/application.pdf

PLEASE ONLY COMPLETE THE TOP PORTION OF THE FIRST PAGE & SIGN THE RELEASE ON THE LAST PAGE AND BRING IT WITH YOU.
Please Also Bring: A copy of a valid Driver’s License or State photo ID and anything that shows your skills (i.e. designs, sketches, art work, etc.)
RSVP at mtvfashioncastingdallas@gmail.com if you are attending
NO COPY OF YOUR ID and NO APPLICATION = NO ADMITTANCE!!!

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Janie's Wedding Dress Design Was Featured in D Magazine...

Janie Stidham, Associate Professor and Fashion Design Program Coordinator designed a wedding gown which was featured in the "D Weddings" magazine Fall 2008 issue. Dr. Stidham created this contemporary bridal gown for a non-traditional summer wedding that would take place in an outdoor garden setting in Alaska. The design was intended to feel regionally appropriate and unique in design. Images and illustrations from Hans Christian Andersen's classic fairytale "The Snow Queen" were used to inspire the design and aesthetics of the gown. Illustrations of the snow queen in the fairytale show her in a gown with glistening layers of a beaded fabric and an elaborate opalescent long fur cape. A combination of textures through the use of silk, sheers, beads, yarns, and ribbons were combined to create a similar feeling in this wedding gown with handmade fur. It is in the Fall 2008 issue of D Weddings (a D magazine publication). Visit the link below for more details.

http://www.dmagazine.com/ME2/Audiences/dirmod.asp?sid=&nm=&type=MultiPublishing&mod=PublishingTitles&mid=7155F7796F354F21B1183937D847D6DF&tier=4&id=B79D2D49296145229DCD0C252C3891ED&AudId=3F6B9AAD414E47518273678DB2EFCADD

This gown was also selected to be part of the International Textile and Apparel Association Mounted Exhibition in Schaumburg, Illinois on November 7th.
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Melanie Carrico, MFA in Fashion Design 1995

Melanie Carrico, '95 MFA in Fashion Design, received “Lectra Innovation Award for Teaching” on November 6th in the International Textile and Apparel Association annual conference in Schaumburg, Illinois. Melanie and co-authored Ann Ramsey submitted the creative teaching paper titled “Design Principles and Aesthetics: hybrid course using technology tools”.
Melanie dictates that the hybrid format incorporated many different ways for students to learn; thus appealing to the variety of learning styles within their population. The blended nature of the course meant that students had the opportunity to take a more proactive position in facilitating their own knowledge of design principles by hands-on experience with technology. Tools such as StudyMate®, ElementK®, Photostory3®, blogs, and wikis were used as ways to engage students in their learning and facilitate communication for group projects.
Currently Melanie is Associate Professor teaching at the University of North Carolina-Greensboro. Congratulations to Melanie.
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Congratulations to Marian for Her “Moroccan Dream”

Marian O'Rourke-Kaplan, Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs, her recent design entitled “Moroccan Dream” won "Audience Choice" award in the Threads design competition at the Association of Sewing and Design Professionals Annual Conference held in Bloomingdale, IL October 16-29, 2008. Congratulations to Marian!

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www.palaciaskincare.com

Charllene (Xiang-Ling) Wang, 2004 graduate, successfully launched her very own skin care website!! “Palacia Skin Care is a partnership online store since 2006. We mainly carry professional skincare lines that are only available to licensed estheticians. Our customers are located in different states nationwide; our staffs are well educated on the product lines. We attend educational classes provided by manufacturers twice a year. Most of our brands are either European lines or Japanese lines. We also have our private label that is manufactured in China with US FDA approval. We have over 300 satisfied customers currently in our database that would periodically place orders through us,” says Wang. For more information, visit www.palaciaskincare.com.
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Paid Internship Opportunities at Prospect, An American Atelier

Prospect®An American Atelier is currently seeking two paid interns. Prospect is a men’s and women’s contemporary luxury brand scheduled to launch Jan. 2009. The company is currently seeking two talented individuals to their team as a temporary, paid intern. Permanent and future positions may be available to the right candidate.

Duration: 3 weeks December 1st-18th, 2008
10 AM – 3PMMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Location: Grapevine, TX
Contact: Ava (818) 334-0791 or (817) 442-9018
ava@prospectdenim.com

Assistant Designer
Assist Designer in design process, Create Tech Packs, Line Sheets, attend fit sessions
Sewing skills are desired. Must be proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Excel.
Pay: $10 per hour

Pattern Maker
Job Responsibilities:Create Patterns and Direction CardsKnits, Wovens.
Ability to draft denim patterns is desired but not required.
Pay: $10 per hour.

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http://www.subletclothing.com

"Here's a little something about Sublet: our mission is to be the go-to source for stylish and truly wearable clothing for the eco-minded consumer. We simply aim to cultivate a community that brings care to the garment industry and style to sustainable design. In an age of mass production, we only produce what we love and mull over every detail from the hem of a t-shirt to the drape of a cowl.", says Inessah Selditz, 2006 Fashion Design graduate. Visit http://www.subletclothing.com/ for details of sublet clothing.
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Charity Fashion Show - by Stephanie Montes

Each year students and amateur designers across Texas submit portfolios to the Heart House Emerging Designer Contest.

Stephanie Montes, a senior in the fashion design program, was chosen to be one of the two up and coming designers for the event. The annual fashion show was held at Austin Music Hall, Austin, TX on August 23, 2008.


























Photos of her collection which included 15 ensembles and an auction item.




The event raised $80,000 to support the expansion of Heart House afterschool centers, where children receive a free, safe and academically focused afterschool program. With an audience of 600 attendees, and a tremendous media sponsorship engagement with Austin Monthly Magazine that sponsored the VIP after party, the event was called the premier fashion show of the season.

“I consider the entire experience my version of an internship. Instead of spending time in an office, I was able to see what it would be like to work on my own, as a freelance designer.” -S.Montes

Promenade of Style

"Ribbon Dance", summer 08' by Li-Fen Anny Chang

This cocktail dress was inspired by the designer’s interpretation of the flow and softness of tissue paper. The folding of the “ribbons” (created by sewing two tones of silk charmeuse together) were artfully folded and tied to create highlights of the design. Photos were taken by Li Fan.
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"Moroccan Dream" by Marian O'Rourke-Kaplan

The Fashion Design Faculty have been very busy this summer. Janie, Marian and Anny have all created designs for a Threads Magazine sponsored design competition. Moroccan Dream is Marian's creation from foulard Silk purchased in NYC while directing the maymester tour. Combined with 2 colors of Silk chiffon and 2 color of silk charmeuse its skirt drape converts to a capelet for those breezy desert nights of Morocco! You see it here modeled by our very own Nikki!

Ask Anny and Janie to show you theirs on the blog as well!!

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