Genieve Prescod's Passion for Fashion

She was among the 11 students who graduated from the University of T&T’s Caribbean Academy of Fashion Design on June 22. Genieve Prescod is a young woman with a passion for fashion.

Over the past four years, Prescod and the other students pursued studies in the Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree. At the graduation, each student was required to present a mini collection in which they unveiled six concepts before the large audience. The event was aptly titled Beyond Limits. Prescod’s collection was Tenebras Circum. She later spoke to Sunday Vibe and shared her passion, vision and mission for the local fashion industry.

Q: What or who made you study design?
A: I’ve always had an interest in artistic and creative fields of study. Of all the various creative fields, fashion design was the most appealing to me.

How would you describe your designs?
My designs are edgy and unique with a sophisticated touch, and attention to detail.

Where do you find your inspiration?
I find inspiration in everything, but I am mainly inspired by the Victorian-era fashion and Japanese street fashion, such as the “visual kei” and “lolita” styles.

Do you have a style/fashion icon?
Although I do not really look to any particular person as a style/fashion icon that I would emulate or draw inspiration from, I do admire the personal style of Amy Lee of Evanescence.

Are there designers that influence your style?
Seth Aaron Henderson and Alexander.

What is your approach to a collection?
Inspiration! Research! Brainstorm! When I am inspired by something, I research it thoroughly, collecting information and reference pictures. Then, using what I have learned, I envision a fashion story based on that inspiration and brainstorm various designs until I come up with the design elements I think suit the story best. Once I have found the elements I like best for that story, I then work towards designing a cohesive collection based on those elements to portray the story of my inspiration.

What are your favourite colours, colour combinations and textiles?
I always get teased about patriotism for this, but my absolute favourite colour combination is red, black and white. My favourite individual colours would be black, red, pink and purple. As for fabrics, I have an intense love for leather or anything resembling leather. I also fall easily in love with anything that has a houndstooth print, pattern or texture.

How do you define your personal sense of style?
My personal sense of style is somewhat gothic, but also fun and flirty. My style reflects the various sides of my personality, and I often dress to reflect my mood.

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University of Ulster Graduate Fashion Show 2014

The University of Ulster launched an impressive line-up for the 2014 Ulster Festival of Art & Design, which includes some of the most creative and inspiring minds from the film, fashion, music and business worlds.

Running from 10-14 March, the festival showcased nearly forty separate events that brought the very best of international creativity and innovation to local audiences.

David Bowie’s album designer, Johnathan Barnbrook; Jane McCann, technical designer for Nike; Sandra Scott, Harry Potter’s special effects producer; Chanel’s fashion forecaster, Beryl Gibson; Paul Smith’s shop designers, 6a, and acclaimed photographer Martin Parr, are among the line-up that have showcased the impact of art and design with the university.

The University of Ulster’s very own Professor Greg Maguire who worked on Oscar winning films, Avatar and Harry Potter also hosted an animation workshop for young people. Kano, the DIY computer kit company, demonstrated how design turned their concept into an international business success.

Launching the programme, festival Director Tim Kerr said: “Art and design played a much bigger part in our daily lives than we actually realise. From the films we watched and the buildings we worked in, to the very clothes we wear, art, design and creativity enhance our surroundings each and every day.

“Ulster’s 2014 festival line up provided the public, and the students, with access to some of the most influential and creative minds in the world. Surely that the diverse range of events offered showcased the creative flair that enriches the lives and inspired future generations.”

The festival has a packed schedule of activities including the Belfast International Festival of Performance Art as well as a landmark exhibition of work by University of Ulster and Yale University photography graduates and the most anticipated event – where student designers have had the opportunity to showcase their final collection during the Graduate Fashion Show held and produced by the University each year.

The event took place in Belfast. It was as always jam-packed with professionals and fashionistas from different parts of the worlds for the reason that they always come up with such a fun-tastic show.

Each year, Ulster never fails to impress the right people in the industry, producing promising up and coming talents who caters something fresh and unique. This year has a line-up of impressive and immensely creative designers showcasing designs that were current but very unique, collection with interesting features, cuts and layers and amazing combination of colors and choices of textiles and just leaving in awe of the fantastic pieces that walked on the ramp.

Although the designs were different, edgy in some but they were not overly designed and are totally wearable. Often we see designs that are fully layered and looked really chic and glam, but it does not fit the ordinary taste, it does not comfortable and in the sense is not wearable especially to the masses.

This is where Ulster designers excel, they meet the fashion taste of the majority. They make fantastic and fashionable designs that are not just appealing but absolutely comfortable to wear.

Check out some of the fantastic designs and highlights from the show;

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Celebrate Fashion’s Night with Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

FIDM's "Red Carpet Gowns" Fashion Show

Each year, the FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising graduating fashion students come up with a spectacular and awesome runway show, filled with glittering light, color and amazingly interesting designs of clothing and apparel.

It is an annual event that features fashion designs and collections of graduating students, aside from giving this up and coming fashion designers the opportunity to showcase their talents, the show is also designed to call upon the industry’s notables and fashion celebrities and media to help FIDM’s Scholarship Program.

Joshua Christensen

It has been successful for many years now; the show is always jam-packed with thousands of people, whether to witness a spectacular show or search for fresh new designs and talents or to just have fun. The FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising students never disappoint what the audience expects to see, they always serve unique designs that you would want and love to wear.

   

It is one show in a year that most “fashionistas” and the who’s who in the fashion world would not want to miss out on.

        Chelsea Dowell

They are fresh, they are fun and interesting and most of all they are doing it to promote and develop love for art, encourage young individuals to pursue their dreams and they are doing it for a good cause.

For more information about FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, please visit fidm.edu or call 800.624.1200 (within the U.S. and Canada) or 213.624.1201(internationally).

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The Institute of Portland Annual Student Fashion Show

The design students from the Institute of Portland showcased their designs and collections and it were impressive and gained a lot of positive responses and feedbacks.

The graduating students have worked on a lot designs on different categories for men and women and even including children’s wear.

Each design student will design on garments, choose their models that will walk the runway and wear their designs as well as see to the background music or video graphics.

It was interesting how each designer presented their collections, their very unique ideas.

The collections were very wearable and comfortable, current and easy-breezy and what they would refer to as marketable designs.

Put on the stores and you’re sure it’ll sell in an instant. You would kind of like and love to wear them and know that it will look good.

They have proven that simplicity is better than having too much of a detail. The audience loves the puff skirts over some really cool boots and some interesting mix of colors and textiles.

For more information about the Art Institute of Portland visit their website on http://www.artinstitutes.edu/portland/  or contact ndominguez@edmc.edu

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Students from Heriot-Watt’s School of Textiles and Design used Scottish Borders as Backdrop for Fashion Show

Students from Heriot-Watt’s School of Textiles and Design put the focus back on the Scottish Borders’ rich and diverse textile heritage by hosting their annual fashion show at the home of Sir Walter Scott.

They launched their 2014 collection at Abbotsford House on Saturday 31 May with a catwalk erected in a marquee in the grounds of the 19th century house overlooking the River Tweed.

The show celebrated the innovation, technological expertise, craft skills and cutting-edge design displayed in the work of students, including Harris Tweed floor length gowns and a sports collection that uses specialised knitted fabrics which keep athletes cool.A tribute to Bernat Klein. 

As well as the fashion show, The Degree Show exhibition, showcasing the work of all graduating students of the School of Textiles and Design, was launched within the historic High Mill building at Heriot-Watt’s Scottish Borders Campus. It included work from the first graduating Scottish Fashion Communication students. This year alongside the degree show there is a tribute to the late Galashiels-based textile designer and artist, Bernat Klein. Students have taken inspiration from Klein’s distinctive use of colour and texture to create a highly visual display.

Fiona Waldron, Head of School of Textiles and Design, said, “We’ve previously held our Graduate Fashion Show in Edinburgh but this year we wanted to return to the Scottish Borders, the heart of the luxury textile sector. Much focus is coming back to the Borders with Chanel recently purchasing the Barrie cashmere mill and Bernat Klein’s enduring influence.

“We’re incredibly proud to be based in Galashiels, which is world renowned for its cashmere, weaving and textile industries made famous by big brands such as Pringle, Belinda Robertson and Lyle and Scott. We’re excited to have the beautiful Abbotsford House as a backdrop to the fashion show this year, mixing cutting-edge style at the forefront of the fashion industry with history, culture and of course those stunning views over the River Tweed.” Read more...

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Annual Benefit Fashion Show

The Maryland Institute College of Arts hosted its Annual Benefit Fashion where senior student designers spent almost a year perfecting their designs and collections which will be showcased in this must anticipated fashion show packed with hundreds of professionals and experts in the fashion industry.

By Jordan Matthews; Photo by Derek Blanks ‘00

The theme of the show was called “transcend,” it is a fresh and brilliant and cool idea – the show explored manifestations of the unconscious minds.

The designers found really challenging because they have to go beyond what is expected of the whole concept and must reveal something hidden about themselves through their designs.

By Luis Rivas

It was surprisingly good to see how creative and imaginative their ideas were and see how each designers approach.

People wear clothes that they feel and fashion is an art that caters for the need of people to express their inner self and what we wear often expresses how we feel and think, it either reveals something or conceals something.

Either way it tells something about us, truth or what we want people to perceive of us.

People identify with clothes or garments and it mirrors oneself and the internal impulses.

By Lizzy Farley; Photo by Derek Blanks ‘00

This is what the theme of the show was about. Transcend represents a place that is metaphysical, emotional and spiritual.

The concept of the show was not the typical kind of show that most have. It rather deep but it is also strikingly good.

Apart from the fact that the show is for a good cause and it aims to aid charities programs, the good thing about the show is that, afterwards the audience gets an up-close conversation with the designers.

They continue to mix and mingle down to the exhibition of fashion-inspired photography, illustration and fiber arts.

It was a great show, all the hard works of the student designers is worth it with the huge success of the whole show.

You can find more information about Maryland Institute College of Art on http://www.mica.edu/  or for more information, contact admissions@mica.edu   

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Annual Silver Needle Fashion Show

The Marist College Fashion Program educates 400 students in fashion design and merchandising. An intensive curriculum with minors in business and product development is paired with a study of classic liberal arts. An exceptional internship program, partnering with leading fashion companies, and nationally ranked study abroad programs are hallmarks of the Marist College Fashion experience.

The four-year curriculum begins with an orientation to the entire fashion industry, forming an understanding of the big picture from initial concept and design through manufacturing to marketing of the finished product. Students may also enhance their classroom experience through the Marist International Programs (MIP) by spending a semester in Paris, London, or Florence.

Throughout the year, preparations are highly intensive for the program’s annual Silver Needle Fashion Show, the culmination of each academic year, which is designed and produced as a collaborative effort between faculty & students. Senior design and merchandising students will close out their senior year by creating a collection of garments and developing a comprehensive business plan for a fashion company, respectively.

According to the Coca-Cola Company’s specifications, students created a shirt design. Sophomore designer Renee Marilyn Tomic won the $2500 1st prize scholarship from Diet Coke and CFDA STAY EXTRAORDINARY Design Challenge. Marist had four designs to make it to the top twenty; the runner up winners were Brianna Sherlock, Victoria Schermerhorn, and Adele Jackson, winning $250 scholarships.

Senior merchandising students Samantha Duke, Megan Walsh, and Victoria Nolan went to Paris with capstone instructor Jodi Hartmann and fashion department director Radley Cramer. The students went to present their well researched project to the owner of Griproix, the luxury jewelry company, which is closely tied to the finest names of Haute Couture.

Nicole Rodgers, Junior design student was awarded the 2013 Geoffrey Beene $30,000 scholarship and 7 students were awarded $5,000 each from YMA Fashion Scholarships.

You can find more information about Marist College Fashion Program on marist.edu and for more information, contact fashion@marist.edu

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Fashion Design for Dreamers

Now in its 14th year, Habitus Baltija has become one of the biggest       fashion events in the Baltics. An acclaimed international competition for young fashion designers, Habitus Baltija 2014 coincided with two essential Latvian cultural events, Riga Culture Capital 2014 and Riga  Fashion and Textile Week. As the reputation of the competition balloons on the Baltics’ cultural calendar, so too does the prestige of winning.

The Best Designer award went to Anna Alanko of Finland for her collection, SS14. Alanko is an alumna of Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture, Finland. She has been featured in Finland’s edition of Elle magazine, interned in Belgium, the Netherlands, Italy and Finland, and worked in Japan. In addition to the title of the Best Fashion Designer, Alanko also won a certificate of Summer Courses at IED Milan, Italy, an invitation to take part in Fashion Week Belarus, free publicity from the fashion portal Not Just a Label and an invitation to participate in the Fashion Mill competition in Minsk, Belarus.

You’ve worked throughout Europe and most recently in Japan. How have the places you’ve worked in influenced your designs?
Travelling in general is inspiring. But living in foreign cities, experiencing them as a local might and working alongside people from diverse origins is even better - you get a deeper insight into different cultures and customs. Having worked in various fashion and textile companies in Europe, having visited producers, textile mills and designers in Japan, China and Korea, I’ve been able to observe and take part in different creative processes, which has introduced me to new working methods, which in turn has made me a bolder, more playful designer.

Did you have an epiphany moment when you realized you wanted to be a designer?
Not really. It was more of a process. I knew from a very early age I wanted to do something creative, but finding my field was a little bit challenging. As a teenager I went to an art high school, which gave me the opportunity to take all the art classes I wanted, so I did basically everything from ceramics to oil painting and from woodblock printing to photography. During my studies, I realized that being a designer suited me better than being an artist, so I applied to study fashion design and photography and ended up getting in the Fashion and Clothing Design program in Aalto University. At university I realized that besides fashion design I also want to do textile design, because an amazing textile creates a foundation for a great garment.

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Pratt Institiute's 115th Annual Fashion Show

Pratt Institute senior fashion students showcased their brilliant thesis collection to a sold-out crown last 1st of May 2014 at the 115th Annual Fashion Show of Pratt Institute.

The show culminates the years of hard works and training of Pratt's upcoming talented designers. The show also celebrated the exceptional talents of this batch; Stephen Burrow and Byron Lars.

No wonder, that when it comes to fashion events, Pratt's is always on top of the list for the most anticipated event each year. Kudos to Pratt Institute and the welcome to the crazy and fun world of fashion to this years brand new batch of talents.

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Standout Looks! from SCAD's Student Fashion Show 2014

Stephen Burrows may have been the honoree at SCAD on Saturday night, but the graduating students were the true focus as they showed off their final collections for friends and family.

This year's student fashion show at Savannah College of Art and Design was shown for the first time at SCAD's Museum of Art. The facility, which opened in 2011, was the perfect backdrop for the students' hard work. 

Many of the pieces wouldn't have looked out of place on a runway at New York Fashion Week, or even internationally. Hannah Amundson's all-gold collection centered around words used to describe her generation and its social media obsession (Bonus points for the use of "vainglorious"); Amber Nifong burned out rayon to turn it into a couture fabric. Wesley Berryman's unisex line included a pair of pants which where sheer from the knee down and a pink coat I want to wear this fall. Read more...

Amber Nifong

Beverly Sung

Junghwa Shin

Katherine Absher

Jiaren Du

Leah Smith

TracyAnn Wallace

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KINGSTON UNIVERSITY'S GRADUATE FASHION WEEK 2014

Kingston University students are busy putting the finishing touches to their collections as they prepare to unveil their latest work to some of the biggest names in the business during next month’s Graduate Fashion Week showcase.

Everyone, fashionistas from different points and parts of the world are invited to the show at the Old Truman Brewery on Monday 2 June 8:00 pm – but be quick if you’d like tickets, seats are going fast.

The 24 Kingston students who will display their latest work to a host of influential industry experts will be showcasing an eclectic array of menswear, women's wear and knitwear on the catwalk. 

Some of the stars of this year’s crop of Kingston student designers include Lauren Lake and Mayya Agayeva. Lauren’s graduate collection, inspired by the expeditions of Antarctic explorer Robert Falcon Scott, has already caught the eye of leading British fashion photographer Rankin, who picked out one of her striking statement pieces for a photo shoot to promote Graduate Fashion Week. 

Ukrainian-born Mayya, meanwhile, was one of 12 students from across the country selected to give a sneak preview of a handful of designs at a special Graduate Fashion Week event at the Houses of Parliament earlier this month.

For more information;

David Blackmore and Juanita West

Press Office

T 0208 417 3034

E press@kingston.ac.uk

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CCSF "Midnight Metropolis" Fashion Show

From last year's CCSF "Haute Mystique" Fashion Show

The only entirely student-produced fashion show in Northern California happens annually in San Francisco -- and is completely planned, designed, and run by CCSF students.

Now in its 13th year, the CCSF fashion show will feature clothing designed by seven CCSF fashion design students who are competing for a scholarship to the Academy of Art University.

From 2013 CCSF "Haute Mystique" Fashion Show

Although only one student was awarded a scholarship after last year's show, three out of the seven students will get a scholarship this year.

Called "Midnight Metropolis," the show will feature San Francisco-themed décor, such as an illuminated cityscape in the entryway and decorations imitating the look of various S.F. neighborhoods.

From 2013 CCSF "Haute Mystique" Fashion Show

This is also the first year that there will be a photo booth at the show, which will be provided by the Bay Area-based photo booth company Say Ya! and also be S.F.-cityscape themed. Read more...

If you'd like to help CCSF fund this show, and future fashion shows, check out their crowd-funding page.

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The Craziest Design at the Academy of Art University Runway Show

The young and talented student designers of the Academy of Art University have featured and showcased some of the most creative yet craziest designs and collections during the 2013 - Annual Academy of Art University Runway Show.

The shows gain a lot of impression and started a buzz, intentionally or not but they did gain the attention of many people in the fashion industry.

The collections may look odd and is like way over the top and may have not gain a positive impression on some designers who were keen to see some new and really wearable collections. But, it is interesting to see something different, and just how undeniably creative and talented the Academy of Art University student designers are. 

Whether the collections were of cool or not to some people, it is still an art and art is expression. The show’s concept was to create something not usual and to use eccentric ideas as inspirations for their designs. 

What the show’s hoping to showcase is the students’ talent and creativity in designing and on that part; they surely have met the criteria.

Although some people may say, “what were they thinking? But in totality, the people had fun and the show still was a blast, end of story.

You can find more information about Academy of Art University on http://www.academyart.edu/ and for more information contact, admissions@academyart.edu 

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Cutting-edge designs lined up... Edinburgh College of Art Fashion Show 2013

Edinburgh College of Art is a vibrant and creative community of students and academics: a place of experimentation, exploration, intellectual stimulation and exciting collaborations.

ECA enjoys an international reputation for the quality of our teaching and research across the disciplines of art, design, architecture and landscape architecture, history of art and music. Tracing our history back to the 1770s, and remain at the forefront of teaching and research, ideally placed to engage with the challenges of the future.

ECA’s home within the University of Edinburgh makes them distinctive, offering many opportunities to benefit from the diverse range of expertise and resources associated with one of the world's leading academic institutions.

The Edinburgh College of Art Fashion Show 2013, one of the capitals cultural highlights, returns to the catwalk and celebrated the creative work from graduating students. Cutting edge fashion outfits from tomorrow's big fashion stars walked on the stage in a dramatic multimedia show, which took place in the McEwan Hall in Edinburgh.

Cutting-edge designs lined up and they kept on coming and coming and each design is interestingly unique and creative, you can not tell which one is better. One design comes out, leaving you amazed of the creativity and how magnificently it was tailored and then another design comes out and it looks totally different and equally spectacular and just when you thought you have seen enough, you see more. It was like an unlimited out pour of creativity.

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