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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