2011 Fashion Symposium

The 2011 Fashion Symposium is right around corner on Saturday, April 16th at the California Market Center in downtown LA. It's a great opportunity for students to showcase their creativity and interact with other CCC Fashion Students and Industry Professionals. Purchase your tickets today at BrownPaperTickets.com ! And, you still have time to participate in the Accessories Contest - it will be judged live at the Symposium. Share this link to more info on the contest and an entry form with them. We hope you and your students are able to join us!

Sheila Dufresne

FCS Grant

Mt. San Antonio College

sdufresne@mtsac.edu

909.374.7290

Project Runway Castings & Save 20% on Fashion Industry Seminars

Dear Fashion Designers and Fashion Industry Supporters, Gen Art is excited to be back up and running!

Our official Calendar of Events will be announced in late April at which time we will open submissions for our forthcoming Fresh Faces in Fashion shows which will take place during Fashion Week this fall. In the meantime, we would like to let you know about two upcoming programs that you may be interested in participating in. The first is the Castings for the next season of Project Runway.

The second is a set of Fashion Industry Seminars taking place in New York this Friday (including a discount code to attend) that we feel could be helpful with regard to your career as an emerging Fashion Designer. Several Gen Art fashion alumni will be participating on the panel. We look forward to continuing to keep you apprised of our events, programming and other relevant opportunities.

If you have any questions regarding Gen Art and our fashion programs, please feel free to contact us any time at fashion@genart.org.

Thank you, Jeffrey Abramson & Elizabeth Shaffer Co-Presidents www.genart.org

1. PROJECT RUNWAY SEASON 9 IS NOW CASTING Do you have what it takes to be the next hot fashion designer? Always dreamed of showing your work on the runways of New York City's Fashion Week? This is your opportunity! Casting is happening now so visit www.bunim-murray.com/prcasting or email prcasting@bunim-murray.com today before you miss out on the chance of a lifetime.

2. AFINGO FASHION FORUM NYC: FRIDAY, APRIL 1ST Gathering Industry Legends, Entrepreneurs and Innovators At FIT Friday, April 1ST The AFINGO Fashion Forum returns to New York City with its signature series of topical discussions for connecting designers with esteemed fashion industry insiders, will host the forum at FIT’s K.M. Amphitheater (Building D on 27th Street and Seventh Avenue). PANELS:

FASHION INNOVATION: Industry iconoclasts turn the traditional business model on its head, bringing to light new methods to build a business, reach consumers, and distribute product. (9:30 - 10:30 AM)

• Ben Fischman, CEO, Rue La La (Moderator)


• Neil Blumenthal, Co-Founder, Warby Parker


• Andy Dunn, CEO and Co-Founder, Bonobos


• Jennifer Hyman/Jenny Fleiss, Co-Founders, Rent the Runway


• Aslaug Magnusdottir, CEO/Founder, Moda Operandi


• Darren Schwartz, SVP, Groupon


• Yancey Strickler, Co-Founder, Kickstarter

NETWORKING/BREAK (10:30 - 11:00 AM)

SUSTAINABILITY + PHILANTHROPY: Fashion specialists examine the balance of incorporating eco-friendly and socially-responsible initiatives into the fashion business, finding new ways to be "green" and philanthropic without sacrificing style -- or the bottom line. (11:00 AM - 12:00 PM)

• Jill Fehrenbacher, Founder, Inhabitat.com (Moderator)


• Jeffrey Costello & Robert Tagliapietra, Co-founders & Designers, Costello Tagliapietra


• Julie Gilhart, Fashion Consultant


• Melissa Kushner, Founder & Executive Director, Goods for Good Summer


• Rayne Oakes, Eco-Model/Activist and Founder, Source4Style


• Lisa Salzer, Founder, Lulufrost.com


• Starre Vartan, Publisher, Eco-Chick/Editor-at-Large, Coco Eco Magazine

NETWORKING/BREAK (12:00 - 12:30 PM)

ICONIC WISDOM: NICK AXELROD IN CONVERSATION WITH CYNTHIA ROWLEY: A fashion icon illustrates her successful journey through the fashion industry, recalling the knowledge and experiences that led her to design collections that continue to make lasting impressions, season after season. (12:30 - 1:15 PM)

LUNCH BREAK (1:15 - 2:00 PM)

READY TO LAUNCH YOUR LINE?: Top designers and retailers share their stories and give practical advice on how to effecitively make the leap from sketch to sales, including how to avoid dangerous pitfalls to position a line for success. (2:00 - 3:00 PM)

• Fern Mallis, Founder, Fern Mallis LLC (Moderator)


• Steven Cox & Daniel Silver, Co-Founders, Duckie Brown


• Miguelina Gambaccini, Creative Director and CEO, Miguelina


• Adam Lippes, Designer, ADAM


• Bibhu Mohapatra, Designer, Bibhu


• Randi Packard, Fashion Market Director, Real Simple

NETWORKING/BREAK (3:00 - 3:30 PM)

SOCIAL MEDIA + PUBLICITY: PR professionals emphasize the importance of creating a signature identity through publicity, highlighting the top tools for achieving highly valuable exposure. (3:30 - 4:30 PM)

• Christene Barberich, Editor-In-Chief, Refinery29 (Moderator)


• Patrick Bradbury, Principal and Founder, Bradbury


• Lewis Pam Bristow, Creative Consultant and Communications Strategist


• Michele Cerwin, President, HL Group


• Elizabeth Grinspan, Editor, Racked NY


• Keith Pollock, Editorial Director, Elle.com

TICKETS: $189: All-day pass (5 seminars) & includes kick-off reception: Thursday, March 31st @ ADAM Store with Adam Lippes (ADAM) & Lisa Salzer (Lulu Frost). $49.00 for individual tickets There are just three days remain to reserve your seat! Use discount code LASTCHANCE to save 20% on the ticket price. To see full list of panelists & moderators, and tickets, please visit: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/816962557/efblike A portion of the proceeds will benefit Goods for Good’s Tailor in Training Program. For more information about Gen Art, please visit www.genart.org. Facebook: facebook.com/genartnational. Follow Gen Art on Twitter: http://genart.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=236a2d8a7679021983f729689&id=1025358946&e=eacef00913.

Free Textile Week Seminars in LA -WED

Make it in the USA-Sourcing Solutions 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. This seminar provides information on textile suppliers (converters, importers, jobbers, brokers), plus trim suppliers (domestic + importers). Members: Free, Non-members: $10 Presented by Susan Power, About Sources

CitiBANK - Small Business Loan Applications 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Learn steps necessary to apply for a loan or line of credit. Practice filling out an actual application and learn about types of lending products & services, including SBA loans. Members: Free, Non-members: $10 Presented by Jose Corona, Citibank

Starting Your Apparel Business 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. What do you need to do in order to get those creative hot ideas into the stores, what licenses you need and how to get them, compliance issues what type of funding is needed to start and to support your venture? Do you need a Business Plan, how to cost and make a profit, Sales & Marketing, and Trade shows. Members: Free, Non-members: $10 Presented by Frances Harder, Founder FBI

Factory 101 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. For start up to mid-size companies credit and collection protection cash flow. Letters of credit/ P.O. Financing new credit card program for start-up companies. Members: Free, Non-members: $10 Presented by Alexandra Scoggins, Merchant Factors Corp. To see a full list of our Textile Week Seminars, click View

Unabashedly Prep Dress Code Contest

Prize Details

A year supply of Ralph Lauren Big Pony fragrance comprised of 2.5 oz flasks of RL Blue #1, RL Red #2, RL Green #3 and RL Orange #4 ($200 retail value).

Contest Instructions

1. Watch the Big Pony fragrance video

2. Create a look inspired by the ladies or gentlemen in the video.

3. Photograph yourself and upload your look.

4. Invite your friends & family to vote.

The four looks with the most votes will be awarded the grand prize of all four Ralph Lauren Big Pony fragrances.

Prize Eligibility

Only persons residing in United States who are between 18 and 39 years of age can enter. Contest Starts March 16, 2011 @ 06:00 am (CDT) Contest Ends March 30, 2011 @ 11:00 pm (CDT) Need more Details? Read the Official Rules

About the Company

Unabashedly Prep is a style blog bent on accentuating youthful, Ivy League inspired style with traditionally preppy roots.

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Photos from Fashion 'a la Mode

Design from the Draping Workshop

All the students working in their group competitions:

A High School Student finishes her beanie animal for one of the workshops with Instructor JD Nowland.

OC Mart MIXer

The Orange County Fashion Association Partners with

The OC Mart Mix for a Fashion Industry Mixer “OC Mart MIXer” Friday, April 8th, 2011 at 6:00 – 9:00 pm at the SOCO

OC Mart Mix, Costa Mesa

WHO

The Orange County Fashion Association invites industry professionals and college students in fashion for an evening of networking.

WHAT

The OC Fashion Association will toast OC Mart Mix’s opening and it will release news about the upcoming Inaugural OC FASHION WEEK* in May. Enjoy an evening of mix and mingling with Orange County’s top professionals in the fashion industry. This will be an opportunity to meet the 2011 Board of Directors and to see sneak previews of two designers who are scheduled to show their full collections at OC FASHION WEEK*. OC Fashion Association charter memberships* will be sold at this event for only $35/yr or $50 for two years (special mixer prices). The OC Fashion Association will raffle 1 charter membership and other sponsored giveaways.

WHEN

Friday, April 8th, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 pm, check-in begins at 5:30 pm.

Meet and greet starts at 6:00 p.m, raffle at 8:00 pm. RSVP by April 8, 2011 before 4:00 p.m. Contact Asunta Bamini, OC Fashion Association’s Director of Community Outreach at: asunta@ocfashionassociation.com Credentialed press welcome.

WHERE

OC Mart Mix at SOCO - South Coast Collection 3313 Hyland Avenue Suite C, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

ABOUT

The OC Mart MIX is a vibrant gathering of like-minded vendors who thrive on synergy. It provides vendors an affordable location to showcase their unique collections of one-of-a-kind products and merchandise to shoppers and designers in Orange County. For more information please visit: www.theocmartmix.com *The first OC FASHION WEEK is a biannual project of the OC Fashion Association scheduled to premier May 18-12nd, 2011. For more info please, visit the OC Fashion Association website. The Orange County Fashion Association is a resource and platform dedicated to serve as a network for established and emerging talent, while engaging the community by providing educational and social events for individuals interested in developing a career in fashion. For more information please visit:

Website: http://www.ocfashionassociation.com/

Facebook fan page: http://www.facebook.com/OCFashion

Association Twitter: http://twitter.com/ocfassoc

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?mostPopular=&gid=3681670

Press Contact: Army Nix, Director of Media Relations OC Fashion Association P: 714-855-8791

Photoshop For Fashion: Basic Textile Design

Saturday, April 2nd, 2011

· 10am to 11am Brief review of Photoshop 's Interface and toolset

· 11 am to 12pm Layers and layer modes - Painting with Light

· 12pm to 1pm Selections and fills 1pm to 1:30pm lunch

· 1:30pm to 2:30pm Creating our first repeat

· 2:30pm to 3pm Re-coloring the pattern

· 3:30pm to 4pm Separating image elements from the background

· 4pm to 4:30pm Distressing the graphic - final Q&A

Other topics discussed include:

· Managing our color environment

· Extending Photoshop's functionality

· Pantone palettes · Preparing for output

· and more... Step by step workbooks with screen captures of each step are provided to facilitate an understanding of the principles. CD-ROM with start files, finished versions of each exercise and supporting files also provided.

Additional info can be found at http://www.illustratorforfashionpros.com/ Any questions can be directed to chris@fashionbizinc.org

Date: Saturday, April 2nd, 2011

Time: 10:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.

Event Fee: Members $75 Non-Members $95

Presented By: Chris Schiotis

Free Textile Week Seminars in LA

Tuesday, March 29th, 2011

Illustrator for Textile Design Workshop 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. This two hour workshop will be covering a number of topics ranging from basic skills to some semi-advanced techniques. Members: Free, Non-members: $20 Presented By Chris Schiotis

Photoshop for Textile Design Workshop

1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

This is a two hour workshop that will be covering topics ranging from basic program skills to advanced design techniques. Members: Free, Non-members: $20 Presented By Chris Schiotis

Understanding Sourcing Domestic and

Internationally Panel Sponsored by UPS

*FREE* 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.

This panel will discuss issues related to finding reliable sources domestically and off shore. Moderator Frances Harder, Founder Fashion Business Inc. Panel Includes: Jerome Roberts, Director of Marketing UPS Kristine Gloviak, PAD System Technologies, Inc. Danny Kyeung, Sourcing Off Shore Production Susan Power, About Sources

Mixer with UPS 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.

To see a full list of our Textile Week Seminars, click View

Webstore Sample Sale - O'Neill, Rusty, etc.

Instructor Kyla Benson works for La Jolla Group which manages O'Neill, Metal Mulisha, Rusty, and the above brands. They are sharing their employee discount from now until end of April, which means 40% all their brands and 20% off any brand on their webstores.

Just use promo code KBENSON

40% off O’Neill- http://www.shoponeillusa.com/

40% off Metal Mulisha- http://www.metalmulisha.com/

40% off Rusty- http://www.rusty.com/

40% off In God’s Hands- http://www.ingodshands.com/

40% off True Love & False Idols- http://www.tlfi.com/

20% off all brands at http://www.killerdana.com/

20% off all brands at http://www.skateboards.com/

Spring Art Fair and Nearly New Sale

Some great events coming up!

CHECK OUT THESE GREAT EVENTS COMING UP
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
All events are free and open to the public!
http://www.deltacollege.edu/div/finearts/fashion/FashionEventsandShow.htm
Spring
Art & Gift Fair
Wed. & Thurs. March 8 & 10, 2011
from 9 amd to 2 pm each day
Danner Hall, SDJC
http://www.deltacollege.edu/div/finearts/fashion/SPRINGARTGIFTFAIR.htm

NEARLY NEW SALE
Friday, April 8, 2011
10 am to 4 pm, SJDC
Danner Hall
http://www.deltacollege.edu/div/finearts/fashion/NEARLYNEWSALE.htm
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/event.php?eid=164828170233052

FASHION & INTERIOR DESIGN
Exhibit & Show
Friday, May 6, 2011
Gallery of Student Designs 9 am - 9 pm
Live and static design challenges and competitions - 4-6 pm
Fashion Show 7 pm
More details to follow!
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AIDA - Saddleback Musical in McKinney Theater

Directed by Daniel R. Trevino
Choreography by Ellen Prince
Musical Direction by Lex Leigh

April 8, 9, 14, 15, 16 @ 8 pm
April 9, 10, 16, 17 at 3pm
McKinney Theatre
Tickets $13 general admission, $12 students/seniors, $9 Saddleback community with current ASB card

With a pop-rock score that features stirring ballads and rousing choral numbers, Elton John and Tim Rice's Aida is a modern crowd-pleaser that embraces a multi-cultural story and exuberant dancing and singing.
We have fashion students in Diane’s costume design class who are working on aspects of the show and two of your students, Joany Hernandez and Heidi Hyde, who are sewing costumes for the show. Students are encouraged to attend. Students/seniors are $12 per ticket; and the group rate is $9 per ticket with a group of 6 or more (talk to Fashion Faculty for group rate).

“Linking Cultures, Enriching Lives” Photo Contest!

Enter the “Linking Cultures, Enriching Lives” Conference Photo Contest!

All FCS professionals and students are invited to enter the “Linking Cultures, Enriching Lives” Conference Photo Contest. You could win a free AAFCS 102nd Annual Conference & Expo Full Registration (first prize) or Pacesetter Dinner Ticket (second and third prize)!

How to Participate:
Take a photo (or find a photo you have taken) that really gets to the heart of the conference theme, “Linking Cultures, Enriching Lives.”
By 11:57am PT on March 31, visit http://wildfireapp.com/website/6/contests/103143 to enter your contest photo.
Voting will take place from April 4 – 10. Be sure to vote for your photo and encourage others to do so as well. Each person can vote for a photo once per day.
The top three photos with the most votes will win the prizes mentioned above, and the winners will be announced on April 11. Good luck!

And remember, even if you don’t want to enter the photo contest or don’t win, save up to $210 on your full conference registration by registering by April 15, 2011. Visit www.aafcs.org/meetings/11/reg.html for more info!

How to login to Blackboard at Saddleback College

Email, Mysite, and Blackboard Help

Are you taking an online class? If you need help in regards to tech support see the info below:
Distance Education student tech help page: http://www.saddleback.edu/de/help1.html

Or here's the direct link: http://www.youtube.com/user/SaddlebackLIBRARY#p/u/3/0Z60Y97WHng

Type of Problem: Registration or MySite problems (student ID or pin)
Contact: Admissions & Records - http://www.saddleback.edu/admissions/mysitehelp.html
Call (949)582-4555 or go to SSC102 with your photo ID.
Student Help Video: Blackboard Login

Student Email: Email Information
Microsoft Live@Edu: http://www.socccd.edu/StudentEmail

Blackboard Login or Technical Questions Attention New/Returning Students:
Login into MySite BEFORE you access your student e-mail & Blackboard to set your new universal password.

You will only need to do this ONCE.

On-Campus Support: John McCotter
Village #4, Computer Help Desk
949-582-HELP (4357)
M - Th 8AM - 4:30PM
Friday 8AM - 4PM
scdestudent@saddleback.edu

Blackboard FAQ's
Online Support Center

Blackboard Test Reset Contact your instructor
Campus Wireless Information http://www.saddleback.edu/itc/wireless

On-Campus: Library Help Desk - Village 4

Questions about College email or logging onto Campus computers Resetting Password for Blackboard/campus logins
On-Campus: John McCotter
Village #4, Computer Help Desk
949-582-HELP (4357)
M - Th 8AM - 4:30PM
Friday 8AM - 4PM
scdestudent@saddleback.edu

or visit their website: http://www.saddleback.edu/library/services.html and click on "Computer Help Desk"

Melvin Sokolsky Lecture

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Please, come to meet a legendary fashion and beauty photographer, and hear him lecture on April 16th.

Save the date and plan to attend this special lecture of artist photographer Melvin Sokolsky at OCC Frank M. Doyle Arts Pavilion in collaboration with MOPLA on April 16th 2:30-4:30 pm.

To see more about the artist and his extensive body of work in high fashion international publications go to: http://www.sokolsky.com/#/fashion/vogue-paris/malgosia_love

Project Ethos Internships

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OC Fashion Week - May 18th-22nd Santa Ana

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OC Fashion Week

Fall Winter 2011-2012

May 18th-22nd 2011

Artist's Village in Santa Ana

O'Neill Generation NEXT - Contest for High School Students in LA and OC

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O'Neill, TeenVogue, and Paul Mitchell are hosting "Generation Next" a copetition with some awesome prizes.
If you would like to enter, they just need to sign up at the below link:
https://www.teenvogueitgirls.com/S.aspx?s=388&r=gaswPR4uFUi68.2q5dehiw&a=350&fromdetect=1

The below link is a blog post of last year’s winner:
http://oneillgirls.com/blog/2011/02/18/oneill-girls-generation-next-winner-moincas-launch-party/

If you would like to see more about past Generation Next events,
Google “O’Neill Generation Next” as it received a lot of press, and there’s a lot of articles and pictures on the internet about it.

FOCUS Trade Show

FOCUS Trade Show
FBI co-op BOOTH
March 15-17th

California Market Center, Penthouse


FBI and FOCUS Trade Show collaboration is offering an Exibitor Promotional FBI Booth deal for only

$300 (FBI Members)
$500 (Non- Members, price includes membership with FBI)

For consideration, please submit line sheets, look book, website or other materials to livia@fashionbizinc.org

Deadline for registration: Friday, March 4 2011
More info about FOCUS: http://www.californiamarketcenter.com/markets/focus.php

Project Ethos Fashion Week

Project Ethos Ignites the LA Fashion Week Scene with
“Carpe Diem”
Project Runway Season 7 Winner Seth Aaron Henderson and
Chart Topping Yolanda be Cool Headline the Event

LOS ANGELES, CA – Project Ethos returns to LA Fashion Week on Saturday, March 12th, 2011 at 8pm at the Avalon, 1735 Vine St. Los Angeles, CA 90028 with a creatively charged event featuring a signature lineup of top emerging fashion designers, musicians and artists.

The Carpe Diem (seize the day) theme resonates with each participant in the event who is choosing to take the next step in their career by participating in the red carpet event, showcasing their work to thousands of attendees. An energized crowd of consumers, media, buyers all there in hopes to discover the next big thing.

The night will begin with a thrilling live performance by the eclectic and soulful indie rock band Robotanists who will debut songs from their new record “Plans In Progress”. Shortly after, the runway show will commence featuring Melissa Velia (Chula Couture), Reneta Jhunjhnuwala (Reneta J), Kristi Moon (Age of Aquarius), Dominique Ansari (Dominique Ansari), Ermelinda Manos (Ermelinda Manos), Cardiwrap By Kymaro and Frederick’s of Hollywood Swimwear who are officially launching their new swim line at Project Ethos events across the country. To add to the fashion excitement Seth Aaron Henderson will debut his never before seen ready to wear collection atop the beaming white stage at Project Ethos. A selection of limited prints showcasing the colorful masterpieces from world -renowned street artist D*Face will be on display upstairs in Bardot, completing the trifecta of headliners in each area of the show, a first for Project Ethos. In addition, seven local artists will display a variety of mediums encompassing the talent of their generation. To top the night off after the fashion show, Australian DJ Duo Yolanda be Cool will pump the crowd with energy in a celebration of it all with their hit, “We no Speak Americano”.

Official sponsor vitaminwater zero™ continues their support at this affair by offering the “Flavor Fashionista Challenge” which offers the designers an opportunity to win prizes up to $3,000 in value if they design the winning garment inspired by a vitaminwater zero™ flavor. The garments will all be showcased on the runway at Project Ethos and the winner will be chosen by live text-to-vote.
Presenting sponsor Carlton Hair returns to style the 70+ models that will heat up the runway. In addition Carlton will offer “The Carlton Hair Experience” the winner of which will receive VIP treatment at a local salon, attend the event with three friends, walk the red carpet and get a private table and bottle. To enter, the public can text CARLTONLA to 59925.

Project ETHOS produces red carpet events showcasing all emerging Millennial Generation forms of creativity in one house, on one night. By merging fashion, music, and art concurrently, Project Ethos brings into existence a unique avenue for artists. The overall goal is to furnish opportunity for featured participants, as well as arrange a truly invigorating experience for an attendee.

Sincerely,
Parisa Khani
Public Relations Intern
Project ETHOS
Fashion.Music.Art.
4401 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 250
Los Angeles, CA 90010
O. 323.934-3440
F. 323.843.9805
C. 310.562.9552
Web: http://www.projectethos.com/
Twitter: http://twitter.com/ProjectEthos