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COLLECTION 2006 |
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Collection 2006 takes
place on Sunday May 7th at the Fairmont Copley Plaza's
Grand Ballroom!
Tickets to the luncheon and
fashion show are $40 and must be purchased at the school
located at 136 Newbury Street.
Stop in and get your tickets
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ALUMNI HONORS |
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Alumna
Dawn Mello has been recognized by the CFDA and Fashion
Group International for her contributions to the culture of
American fashion and will be honored for Lifetime
Achievement by SFD at Collection 2006. Ms. Mello was the
President of Bergdorf Goodman and former Executive Vice
President and Creative Director of Gucci. She has since
started her own consulting company, Dawn Mello and
Associates LLC, specializing in the luxury market.
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Michael McDonald of
Michael of Boston which specializes in bridal-wear, will be honored
as Distinguished Alumni during Collection 2006.
MichaelofBoston.com |
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HENRY JACKSON |
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Cecily Tyson took to the
red carpet at the premier of 'Madea's Family Reunion'
wearing a dress by SFD alumnus and designer Henry Jackson.
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MYRE @ MATCH |
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Jess Meyer of Myre Designs,
premiered her fall
2006 collection of limited edition originals at Boston's
fashionable eatery Match.
MyreDesigns.com |
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JOE CARL
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Designer and alumni Joe Carl created
golden, statuesque gowns for the red carpet runway on Oscar
Night America at the only authorized Academy Awards event in
Boston. Joe has just launched a Couture Corsets business.
CoutureCorsets.com
BostonEventGuide.com
Photo courtesy of the Boston
Event Guide.
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A GALLERY |
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In celebration of the 110th Boston
Marathon the A Gallery at SFD has presented a exhibition of
active sportswear with the official merchandise by Adidas
and the Boston Athletic Association. |
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SUMMER CLASSES |
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Don't forget to sign up for
summer classes!
With most summer classes
scheduled on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays you can use
this ten-week session to keep on track with sketching,
construction or patternmaking, and still enjoy long weekends
and the beautiful summer season in New England.
schooloffashiondesign.org
Check us out in upcoming issues
of the Metro's educational supplements!
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ARNE & CARLOS |
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Designer Pot Luck at SFD |
Runway Show |
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Eve Kohlman, owner of
Fanny & Delphine is responsible for bringing Norwegian
designers Arne & Carlos to Boston for a Designer
Potluck at the school and a runway fashion show at the
Commonwealth Hotel in Kenmore Square. The prominent
retailer and European designers provided students and
guests with great insight and inspiration that ensured a
place for future 'pot lucks' featuring industry
professionals at the school.
Arne-Carlos.com
Pictured: Arne Nerjordet, Eve
Kohlman, Carlos Zachrison, & SFD Director James Hannon.
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FENG SHUI |
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The Boston branch of Fashion
Group International hosted an event at the School of
Fashion Design featuring the work of Evana Maggiore.
Industry leaders from all areas of the local fashion scene
came together to learn about
Fashion Feng Shui.
FashionFengShui.com
FGI.org
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LIAISON |
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Costume designer Erin
Chainani came up from New York and spoke to students
about her career in the theater and her work on the
Huntington Theater Company's production of
Les Liaisons Dangereuses.
ErinChainani.com
HuntingtonTheatre.org
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BOSTON
FASHION INCUBATOR |
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Designers Theresa Sasson,
Sofia Gagua,
Amy Ozay, Melissa Villa, Joe Carl &
Jess Meyer attended
the first meeting of the Boston Fashion Incubator.
BFI was developed for those who
take their interest in fashion seriously, both commercially
and creatively. These individuals also have a strong sense
of community.
The goal is to encourage the formation and development of fresh fashion ideas,
while nurturing new careers and entrepreneurial ventures.
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CAD @ SFD |
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The new computer lab is up and running with
Dr. Phyllis Misité teaching the
first CAD class in pattern-making. Part two is being offered
this summer as well as a Computer Aided Design art course
that will focus on textile design and storyboard layout.
Pictured: Denise Hajjar &
Phyllis Misité
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HIGH SCHOOL
WINNERS
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Aillinn Connors |
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Trong Huynh |
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The annual Rendering Style
competition for New England high school students has named two
winners who will receive tuition and supplies for one of the
summer sessions of the High School Prep Program at the School of
Fashion Design. Winners Aillinn Connors and Trong Huynh
will be recognized at the Collection 2006 event.
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SAVE THE
DATES:
Before summer hits hard and fast
be sure to mark your calendars for three very special events
being hosted at 136 Newbury Street!
WINDOW ON
STYLE
A student and alumni fashion
show on Saturday, September 30th.
ESTILO LATINO
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage
Month (9/15-10/15) faculty, alumni and students of Hispanic
descent present their work as part of an exhibit and opening
event on Friday, October 6th.
BOSTON
FASHION CARES
Help make the holiday season a
special one for children throughout the metro-Boston area by
bringing a toy to this Boston Fashion Cares toy drive event
on
Friday, December 1st.
Stay up to date on the latest
event information:
136NEWBURY.COM
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