ITAA Design Scholarship

2010 Design Submission Deadline June 1st

The deadline for submitting designs for the 2010 Design Exhibition is quickly approaching! All designs must be submitted by 11:59 pm PT on Tuesday, June 1, 2010. The designer who uploads the submission must be a member of ITAA. This includes undergraduate students. If there are co-designers, only the submitting designer must be a member. Please realize that if a faculty member is listed as co-designer, the submission will not be considered for undergraduate awards, and will be reviewed in the professional category. If a professional member submits the design for an undergraduate or graduate student, without being listed as co-designer, the submission will be disqualified.

If you have already submitted a design under the professional category when in fact either graduate student or undergraduate student is the correct category, please contact ITAA so that the entry may be either ‘unsubmitted’ or deleted and a fresh entry made. For instance, if a professional member submitted a design for an undergraduate student and the entry is under the professional member’s name but the member wishes the design to be in the undergraduate student’s name, the submission must be deleted from the system, the undergraduate student must join (someone else can make the entry if the student has already left for the summer), and then the submission can be made using the undergraduate student’s log in name and password.

For clarification purposes, please know that the Proceedings must be submitted on the Proceedings Template, must include at least the front image of the design, and may include one more image of your choosing. Do not upload additional graphics into the submission site. Although we realize this new requirement may cause some problems for sponsors during its inauguration year, the rule was enacted to provide better accountability to ITAA members.

If you encounter difficulties logging in to the system and have not contacted ITAA, please refrain from attempting to set up multiple accounts. Doing so will not get you into the system but will create additional difficulties in resolving your issues quickly. ITAA will gladly assist you on Tuesday, June 1, 2010.

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Be sure to check out the PAA/ITAA design scholarship. Encourage your students to apply. Deadline, June 14^th. For all information go to:

http://web.me.com/jeanmichelageron/PAA/PAA___ITAA_Fashion_Scholarship.html

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A revised 2010 Call for Designs has been uploaded to the ITAA website. Visit http://www.itaaonline.org/downloads/CallDesign2010.pdf.

A direct link to the 2010 submission site, as well as commonly used design forms have been added to the ITAA home page for the convenience of those wishing to enter the design competition for 2010. Visit http://www.itaaonline.org/www/default/index.cfm.

Design Contest from Malakye

Malakye.com is looking for one current Apparel Design Student to compete in the Project or Design competition taking place during the show at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2010, August 3-6, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Project or produced and recorded live, is a 48-hour concept-to-prototype student design competition meant to inspire outdoor product innovation. Filmed in a reality-competition type format, Project OR begins with an initial Design Brief that challenges the students to create a garment that is original in its design, and has an innovative use of performance and eco-friendly materials, with a practical application for the outdoor market.

OUR SELECTED CONTESTEST RECEIVES
*** Round trip airfare to Salt Lake City, Utah
*** Hotel accommodations
*** $200 Visa gift card for daily expenses
*** And the chance of a lifetime!

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
To enter, make sure you meet the following requirements and submit all requested information. Incomplete entries will not be accepted.

1. You MUST be a student at an accredited design program, or very recent graduate (Spring, 2010)
2. Provide two references of teachers from your design program
3. Provide 3 samples of your work (PDF or JPEG format)
4. Provide a short description of why you’re the right person to participate in this design competition
5. Able to travel to Salt Lake City, Utah, August 2-6, 2010

Please submit all of the above to ProjectOR@malakye.com.
Deadline for entries: May 31, 2010

Billabong Bikini Design Contest

Billabong
BIG WAVE
Bikini Design Contest

Hey designers! Enter Lycra and Billabong's Bikini contest and you can see your design be sold in stores as well as a TRIP TO HAWAII!

CLICK HERE TO ENTER

Best In Show - Lauren Mauter

Congrats to Lauren Mauter - Fashion Student who won best in show in the Saddleback Annual Fashion Show 2010. She took home $300 for designing this dress:

Congratulations Lauren!

Saddleback College Fashion Show Photos

Congratulations to all those who worked hard to make the Saddleback College Fashion Show 2010 happen! Student designers entered their designs in the show and fashion merchandising students put on an awesome show! Check out some of their designs below:

CLICK HERE to see more photos from the Fashion Show!

Free Lecture - FINANCIAL PLANNING FOR RETAILERS

FINANCIAL PLANNING FOR RETAILERS

DATE: May 18th, 2010 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
FREE ! SIGN UP NOW!
LOCATION: 110 East 9th St. The ANNEX, located in the CMC's Lobby.CA 90079
CONTACT: Phone: 213-892-1669 Email: egle@fashionbizinc.org
Lifestyle, financial planning and new merchandising methods are an important part of succeeding in the changed economy. This seminar will discuss new online marketing and traditional methods that should be incorporated into planning for retail operations and beyond.
Moderator: Frances Harder, FBI
Panel: Don Stephens, BCBG, Allie Samek, Ron Herman, Frank Kaufman, Moss Adams

Don Stephens - Global Business Solutions, BCBGMAXAZRIAGROUP

Don leads project management, business analysis and business intelligence for BCBG's domestic and international operations. Previously, he ran project management and e-commerce technology for Bass Pro Shops in Springfield MO. Don also consults with start-ups to increase their efficiency, especially through the use of cost effective information technology.

Allie Samek
Allie Samek currently runs planning and back-end operations for Ron Herman Inc. She is responsible for the buying office, all budgeting and forecasting, and interal operational projects. Prior to Ron Herman, Allie spent three years as the Category Manager for Accessories at eBay. In addition, she has previously worked at Deloitte Consulting as a retail consultant (specializing in sourcing) and L'Oreal as a Brand Manager.
Frank Kaufman - CPA, Business Assurance Partner
Frank joined Moss Adams in 1983 and is a member of the Apparel Industry Group for Moss Adams. He has over 26 years of experience representing apparel and action sports retailers and manufacturers. With a variety of public and private clients, his specific experience includes benchmarking, strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions and systems enhancement in addition to traditional assurance services.

FREE Chic Fil-A May 27th

Chic Fil-A is opening a new restaurant and will be on campus Thursday, May 27, giving away FREE sandwiches from 11:30 until 1:30 or later. They will be outside A&R in the free-speech area. Spread the word!

Dressforms on Sale at Roxy Display

Roxy Display

Female Half Body Dress Form
Now $229! 10 Days Special with purchase of our female halfbody dressform will get a free arm with your purchase.(sample sale will not be applied)
We will ship it the same day, as the date which the payment is cleared.

Visit the website.

Lead Dresser Needed for Musical "Damn Yankees"

Saddleback Civic Light Opera is seeking a Lead Dresser for a position in costume shop for musical Damn Yankees. Theatre experience is desired. Must be able to learn a costume plot and attend a run-thru of the production to acquaint themselves with quick changes. Performances run Friday thru Sunday July 16th – August 1st. This is a paid position.

Please send resume ASAP to Michelle Macdougall Jackson, Theatre Production Manager at Saddleback College: 949-582-4766 mmacdougalljackson@saddleback.edu

Career Fair May 14th

Register Now for

South Orange County's Largest Career Fair

Friday, May 14, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Whether you're looking for networking opportunities, career coaching, face time with local employers, or all of the above - South Orange County's Largest Career Fair has it all! This premier event will provide you with access to top employers in South Orange County, resume reviews by professional recruiters, and career workshops led by industry experts including "Job Search Do's and Don'ts" and "Interviewing Insight." Featured employers include Panasonic Avionics, Ossur, MJO Staffing, and CVS Pharmacy. The event and all workshops are free of charge, brought to you by the City of Lake Forest in partnership with the Lake Forest Chamber of Commerce and the Orange County Business Service Center. Mark your calendars and make sure to join us on Friday, May 14, 2010, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at OC Church of Christ, 10 Goodyear, Irvine, CA. To preregister or for more information on the event and participating employers, visit www.OClargestCareerFair.com or call 461-3569.

UCLA - The Business of Creativity

CALIFORNIA FASHION ASSOCIATION
444 South Flower Street Los Angeles, California 90071 tel: 213 688 6288-fax: 213 688 6290

UCLA Certificate Course: “The Business of Creativity”

UCLA Extension has approved the creation of a Certificate course of study in business management for the 'creative industries'. Participation by industry experts will include guest lecturing, and appearances on required seminars. The course study is intended for those who are already in the 'creative industries'. Existing companies can send their qualified personnel for additional education, as it relates to the business of their 'creative' specialty. Additionally, the curriculum will provide valuable insights for those thinking of entering the 'creative industry'.

Join us for the first seminar on May 13th!

UCLA Extension – “the Business of Creativty”
Seminar # 1.
Date: May 13, 2010
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Downtown L.A. Campus
261 So. Figueroa St. Courtyard


“Career Paths in the Creative Economy”
· What do I need to know…
· Where do I start?....

Panelists for the “Mechanics of Success”:
o IPR…protecting your brand, your trade name, and yourself!
Doug Lipstone - Buchalter Nemer LLP
o Accounting….what is a business plan?
Christian Emerson - Richardson Kontogouris Emerson LLP
o Defining career opportunities
Tammy Chatkin-Newman - 24 Seven Inc.
o Understanding customer demographics
Lynne Sperling - Sperling & Hileman Associates
o Utilizing Internet Marketing
Sara Stein, S.PR - Schell & Stein, Public Relations

To RSVP, go to: https://www.uclaextension.edu/r/Course.aspx?reg=V6387

Or call registration 310.825.9971
Reg# V6387

Melissa Robles from Trina Turk

Saddleback Students got to hear Melissa Robles speak on April 20th at 6:00pm. Melissa is the Retail Division Manager for Trina Turk. She spoke to students about her role at Trina Turk, fashion career advice, as well as her career and educational pathway.

New Classes that help you earn a Fashion Certificates

Some of our old Special Topic 289 classes are now classes as of this year. (Photo to right: Saddleback College Fashion Student Lauren Mauter)

• Knitwear is now a regular class (FASH 206) and is an option for fashion certs and the costume construction skills award.
• The Eco fashion tour (FASH 207) is a regular class now and part of the Sustainable Fashion Skills Award.
• Sewing Vintage (FASH 208) is a option for the Costume Skills Award and is an option in one of the fashion certificates.
• Designing for a Cause (FASH 251) is a regular independent class and part of the new Sustainable Fashion and Skills Award.

Patchwork Show

PaTcHwOrK SHOW

is coming to town!

Our Spring/Summer Craft fairs are gearing up for another successful series of shows. Join us, Harveys Seatbelt Bags, Memphis, YELP!, Grand Central Art Center, We Love Long Beach and many others in the best Independent Arts & Crafts Fair in Orange County. Shop from over 100 vendors, listen to music and eat from the county's favorite restaurants! *for more info, visit us HERE.

Santa Ana: JUNE 6th from 11-5

Long Beach: JUNE 27th from 11-5

*if you would like to volunteer for these events, we will be hosting a volunteer meeting at our store on MAY 10th from 7-9PM, please call our store.*

Sewing Party Classes

Sewing Party is located in Laguna Hills. They offer short sewing classes and sell cute patterned fabric as well. Check out some of the classes they are offering coming up! See http://www.sewingparty.com/ for more details.