Philadelphia University Spring 2006

colors drench the building from the roof to the ground, and a sign adorned with the Clara Henry’s Devotion palm tree logo make me feel to Design like I have suddenly entered the sanctuary of sunny Palm Beach. Practically located in By Leah Matthews the backyard of King of Prussia Mall, Lilly Pulitzer has made a Every student studying colorful and successful home fashion design at Philadelphia for itself. University has heard the name The story of Lilly Pulitzer Clara Henry. But do they really Congratulations is one of great inspiration. It know who Clara Henry is? to FIA and all of the all began when Lilly, a young Clara Henry is the director of woman from New York married the Fashion Design Program and moved with her husband at Philadelphia University. students in this year’s to Palm Beach, Florida. After She has input in a variety of a while, Lilly decided to open aspects of the fashion-design up a juice stand, although program, ranging from study Fashion Show. the juice isn’t what made a abroad, to the annual fashion splash. Lilly’s customers began show of student designers, to complement her on her to the continuous emails brightly colored dresses that informing fashion students of her dress maker had made for upcoming career and scholar- her. The dresses were cotton ship opportunities. Not only is community as a whole. The sleeveless shifts, which later Prof. Henry willing to give a knowledge and experiences the Painting the Town Pink became the Lilly signature helping hand to any student, students bring back is priceless piece. Once women started but she has gone out of her and unforgettable. and Green asking more about the dresses way to improve the learning Prof. Henry is very easy to The re-birth of the colorful past and less about the juice, Lilly environment for fashion design talk to and students feel com- quit the juice business and students. fortable approaching her when of Lilly Pulitzer® started designing. Throughout Prof. Henry has enhanced problems or questions arise By: Danielle Balali the sixties and seventies, the our learning experience by in their educational journey. Lilly Pulitzer line became a developing a strong and well- She dedicates herself to help- huge success, with a customer regarded fashion-design study- ing students get their foot in Driving down base that included Jackie abroad program. This allows the door of the industry with Allendale Kennedy. After years of accom- students to travel overseas great internships and ulti- Road in King plishment from creating classic and learn the fashion design mately, a great job. In addi- of Prussia, I colorful dresses and casual industry on a global level. All tion, she offers the strength can’t help but notice the large wear, Lilly decided to retire. In of the students who partici- many students need to help amounts of booming busi- 1984, she left Lilly fans in the pate in this program enjoy the them achieve their goals and nesses. Buildings in shades of black and white. variety offered in the learn- dreams. reds and browns line the busy Fast forward to nine years ing environment. They also Prof. Henry is also credited streets. Although once I take later when the Lilly Pulitzer become accustomed to the with developing a relationship a turn down Third Avenue, I line was brought back to cultural diversity of the area that led to a $250,000 gift suddenly get the urge to reach life. A re-birth of color! Jim and many have become fond that funded the fashion design for my sunglasses and a tropi- Bradbeer and Scott Beaumont, of the cities. Information and CAD lab. This lab continuously cal drink! Nestled in the corner President and CEO respectively, techniques that students gain benefits innovative designers of a cul-de-sac stands the Lilly of Sugartown Worldwide Inc. from study abroad is shared who are integrating digital Pulitzer Headquarters building. bought the Lilly Pulitzer line with other design students, technology into their fashion- The signature pink and green Continued on page 9 benefiting the fashion-design Continued on page 8 Can Women Really Design for Women? By Lindsey Kuperstein Fall 2005 intriguing to believe that A publication written by Philadelphia photographers Despite the success of all gay men are born with a Kari McElwee, Susan Hawkins, University Fashion Design, Fashion both past and present female creative gene, there must be Merchandising and Fashion Apparel Grace Herman, Erin Satchell, Lisa Troup designers, today’s women seem a more rational explanation Management students for fellow for their continued success in students, faculty, staff, alumni and to be gravitating more toward friends of the University. a d v i s o r s designing men’s lines, as is design. Like their straight col- Doreen Burdalski evident by the overwhelm- leagues, homosexual designers e d i t o r Asst. professor; coordinator, Danielle Swain Fashion Merchandising Program ing success of new, as well as also create their collections Fashion Design major established, male designers. unaware of the practicalities Clara Prezio-Henry that plague women designers; w r i t e r s Assoc. professor; director, While Coco Chanel will always Danielle Bacigalupa, Danielle Badali, Fashion Design Program be remembered for her trade- and while their straight coun- Lauren Bilofsky, Elena Economopoulos, mark little black dress and terparts are still restrained by Kristen Goldy, Susan Hawkins, Philadelphia University their sexual relationship with School House Lane & Henry perfectly tailored suit, and the Kari McElwee, Amanda Patterson, the female sex, gay design- Amy Rose, Jessica Sagot, Avenue name Donna Karan will forever Stephanie Samsel, Erin Satchell, Philadelphia, Pa., 19144 be synonymous with comfort ers see women as a fantasy Kate Schnitzer, Danielle Swain, 215.951.2700 and elegance, there is a cer- and design with that vision in www.PhilaU.edu Lisa Troup tain je ne sais quoi about the mind. Michael Vollbracht, the thoughtful and brilliant new current designer of Bill Blass, collections of today’s young said “he believes that gay men artists such as Zac Posen, Marc are demonstrably superior at Jacobs, Narcisco Rodriguez and design, their aesthetic formed Peter Som. by a perception of a woman as Perhaps these designers an idealized fantasy.” have found success because While it is undeniable From the Editor they have strayed from the that today’s fashion industry down-to-earth philosophy of is shifting, it appears as if To the As every fashion stu- their predecessor Donna Karan, one of the major trends, in University dent knows, Philadelphia who believed in designing order to be successful, is to Community University’s Annual FIA realistically for a woman’s body abandon the realistic design of and Fashion Show at the Academy what does and does not flatter the 1980s and ‘90s and design Beyond, of Music, is a huge event. based on her own insecurities with sex appeal in mind. I am Our students work incredibly as a woman. Having said that, it is, without excited hard to bring their ideas to Male designers clearly can- a doubt this development is about this life. It is a night not to be not design from this point of making it extremely hard for issue of missed. To view creativity at young female designers such Danielle Swain view; instead, the woman’s StyleLine. its best is inspiring and beau- body is a beautiful canvas as Behnaz Sarafpour, Alice With the enthusiasm of our tiful. Congratulations to each to be accentuated through Roi and Tara Subkoff to break writers, it’s the best yet. The designer on their hard work clothes. He designs based on into the business be success- world of fashion is so large and endless determination. a creative concept inside his ful. Perhaps, however, if these and diverse, and we are inter- I would like to thank head that is meant to make a fresh, new female designers ested in every aspect. It is everyone who contributed to woman look sexy and beauti- are determined and able to our goal at StyleLine to inform StyleLine. It is because of ful, rather than a concept that prove to their consumers that people about the latest hap- you that we have such a great will make a woman feel sexy they believe in the woman’s penings in the fashion indus- issue. Your endless enthusiasm and beautiful. While this idea body and want to accentuate try, and to increase awareness and talent makes my job great! may seem backwards, because its beauty without trying to of the importance of fashion Special thanks to Clara Henry, the fashion industry has hide or change it, they may be our world. Doreen Burdalski, and Freddi always been in the control of able to set the path for a new With focus on the latest Ford. Without them, this issue the consumer rather than the class of women designers. accessories, color, and campus would not be possible. It is designer, it appears as if the trends, you can be sure to be your love for this newsletter female consumer is fascinated Wilson, Eric. “In Fashion, in style this summer and not that makes it what it is. Your by what these men are creat- Who Really Gets Ahead?.” guidance and enthusiasm are break your bank! This issue ing and defining as sexy; as if New York Times 8 December also covers the latest news unparalleled. by purchasing their clothes, in 2005, Late ed.: G1 on Philadelphia University’s turn, they will be sexy in other alumni, new technology in Many thanks to all. men’s eyes as well. the apparel industry, interna- An extreme example of tional trends, and issues in this phenomenon is the con- the fashion industry. There is Danielle Swain tinued success of homosexual something to pique everyone’s men in the fashion industry. interest. While it would be incredibly t w o Focus on . . . Trends What’s Hot on Campus? Classic Prep Meets Chic Punk and Goth By Brittany Bauma

As a student here at Philadelphia University you have to notice the very diverse fashion trends around Photos By Brittany Bauma campus. Or, maybe you’re too tired or focused on your work to notice, but are curi- the girls were seen wearing The second trend around and Goth look a sense of chic. ous about this. I was a little cute, feminine blazers that campus was a punk/gothic look. Sarah’s black apparel, along curious myself. Aside from said “preppy.” This trend Many students were seen with with her rosary, complete the the everyday roll-out-of-bed also seemed popular with accessories and apparel sup- new look. Lacey’s punked-out trend of sweats, or the biggest the guys, although you will ported with band shirts, rosaries, look is complete with vintage shoe trend on campus, Uggs, rarely see guys around cam- skulls, and vintage articles that Reeboks and a MTV T-shirt. there are other fashion trends pus dressed up for class. But, give a chic look to the punk and This look for guys around cam- around campus. Going to a the few I did see were very gothic trend. This look is also in pus was seen mostly with band school where a great many of prepped out. Sporting this for spring. In the February issue apparel and clothes with skull the students are majoring in look are (pictured) Aimee of Elle magazine, there was a logos. the fashion area, you would O’Neill and Kelly Bain. This whole section dedicated to the It is apparent that the have to hope that many of trend is also very popular “New Goth” and punk look for stylish students at Philadelphia the students know how to for spring. According to spring. This look was popular University have their finger on dress; for the most part, I Philadelphia Style magazine, on the runway as well as on the pulse of the latest trends. believe they do. this look is popular on the campus. Modeling the punk look They love fashion, and stay The first trend I noticed runway and for the spring are (pictured) Sarah Tool and current and creative with the around campus was the very season. Obviously, these girls Lacey Wuethrich. You can see latest looks off the runway. preppy blazer look. Many of know how to dress! that these girls give the punk

It’s no surprise that the Remember that wonderfully Spring into Fall! spring and fall trends for 2006 large belt you put over your are almost completely differ- spring dresses? Transfer it ent. The flowing, feminine right to your fall trenches and feel of the spring collection sweaters to add some standout rivals the strong urban-power color. The oversized bags can clothes that are being shown also follow suit. Buy little for fall. Even though they plaid cuffed shorts for the are two extremes, there are a spring and wear them with few subtleties that can bridge a T-shirt and wedge espa- the transformation from one drilles. Move them into fall season to the other. All of with legwarmers or boots and the creamy lace tops of spring a sweater. Black and white can be layered under large, is another huge crossover cable-knit sweaters with deep trend. Its classic elegance will V-necks to add texture and never cease to impress. The presence. Also seen under a bright whites used for spring sweater is the spring dress or are toned down a bit in fall, Left: Shows black and cream with a wide red belt. Designer: Fendi, skirt; just add knee-high boots so try a black paired with a Middle: Shows little plaid shorts with a sweater and boots (a combina- for one of those in-between milky cream. Neutral basics tion of spring and fall looks). Designer: D&G Dolce and Gabbana. Right: days. Lace also makes a come- and staple items are also big Shows lace as an appliqué, wide belt, and a fur collar. Designer: Andrew back as an appliqué on skirts but added to them is a vivid Gn. Photos from Style.com and woolen peacoats that are shot of color in a silk shirt, a great for the colder weather. t h r e e t h r e e silk-twill scarf. This bold look and the headband. The hand- Pret a Porter Paris is topped off with a chest- bag can be found at Payless as By Kaitlyn Phillipa Focus on . . . Style nut-colored, cropped leather well, for only $17.99. Lastly, jacket, a small handbag and the red headband is available In Fall 2005, I stud- brown pumps. at Urban Outfitters for $16. ied abroad at the American The Look for Less: Be While this look from Getting a look com- Intercontinental University in Celine is beautiful, a similar parable to what was seen on Bold with Bright Colors London.. For my internship, look can be easily achieved the Celine runway was easily I was assistant designer for By Danielle Bacigalupa by spending a fraction of the accomplished for about $250. Daniel Blake. When I arrived price. The main piece of this Looking just as good for less in October, he was starting For the Spring/Summer outfit is the tangerine picnic than half the price ― what production for both his Spring 2006 season, push the black dress. Since bright colors are more could you ask for? and Fall 2006 collections. I to the back of your closet. big this season, a comparable was able to assist through all Bright colors and bold prints dress was not difficult to phases of development in the are back for the warm weather. find. Anthropologie provides fall line, while finishing up From classic cotton to luxuri- a bold orange jumper for $98. production on the spring line ous silk-chiffon, bright colors Anthropologie’s orange jumper until I returned to the U.S. in were seen in a variety of is not only the same color as December. fabrics all over the runway. Celine’s dress, but also has a The samples for the Fall Designers such as Diane von similar above-the-knee cut. I ‘06 collection had to be done Furstenberg, Dolce & Gabbana, found a fitted, brown leather by the first week in February Roberto Cavalli, and Celine blazer on sale for $99.99 at for the Pret a Porter show in embraced bright colors in Wilsons Leather. Although Paris. Daniel had invited me both solids and prints. Their the leather jacket by Celine is to the show because of my designs can be worn during slightly shorter, the Wilsons intense involvement with the a day in the sun or for a fun Leather Yoke-Seam Blazer cre- collection. Participating in evening out. ates the same basic look. For the Paris show was an amazing In this look from Celine’s the shoes, Payless’ Kallio Chop prospect. After all of the late Spring/Summer 2006 collec- Out Ankle Sandal is a bargain nights and frustrations that tion, she uses the bright color at $19.99. The final touches we endured throughout the trend with the tangerine picnic on this outfit are the handbag process, I was eager to see the dress and also with the red results of the work. I met Daniel in London and then traveled to Paris to help set up his assigned booth Legs are Back! at the show. He was in the Not only were stores selling Atmosphere section, which tor of what is to come here, By Denise Baumgardner crazy fashion-forward designs, included high-end and avant- get your legs ready. The days but every woman from two to garde designers. It was a of choosing denim, khaki or Milan, located in the 92 was wearing them. Even remarkable experience to be a black are over … colorful legs Lombardy region of Northern men’s socks had taken on a part of such a huge interna- are back! Italy, is one of the most colorful, pattern-healthy look tional trade show, where I pre- notable world-fashion capi- of stripes, florals, dots and sented Daniel Blake’s new col- tals ― home to Prada, Missoni, paisleys. The most interesting lection to potential buyers, as Versace and Armani. The list and surprising thing in legwear well as existing clients. It was of fashion A-listers goes on was the reinvention of the one a true hands-on experience and on; however, what inter- piece skirt/leggings set sold of the international fashion ested me was how people in as together and usually attached industry on an entrepreneurial city such as Milan translated in one piece. These sets were level. My entire time spent fashion into their own daily everywhere, paired with every- working for Daniel Blake was a lives. Stores were full of early thing from super- micro denim priceless experience. Visit his spring lines showing that minis to stretch-terry bubble website at www.danialblake. spring in Milan would be a skirts. Many times the skirts co.uk. colorful one, especially where and leggings were coordinat- legs were concerned. It’s ing prints. These sets avoided apparent that footless tights being 80s repeats by the are coming back on our side choice of colors and patterns of the pond, but they are back used. Many had a nautical with a vengeance in Milan’s type theme with navy blue and spring forecast. Tights were white stripes and many oth- everywhere, from specialty ers showcased wild prints in hosiery chain stores to bou- coordination with pin stripes. giant needle and thread tiques and department stores. If Milan fashion is any indica- sculpture at Codorna in Milan. From left to right are Yas, his patternmaker, Kim, his seam- F O U R stress, me, and Daniel Blake. Focus on . . . Accessories Focus on By Danielle Swain . . . Textiles Shoes: Textile Industries

Summer is around achieved with soft, rounded are incredibly versatile; you Latest on Fabric the corner, and with it comes toe shapes, soft and small can dress for day or night and Finishes the latest styles in shoes. The heels, and simple silhouettes. never have to worry about warm months are times for To constructions vary from what shoes you’re going to By Jillian Godfry women to show off their feet highly structured with intrica- wear! The higher quality of and new shoes in all their cies to soft and unstructured. workmanship this season guar- The textile industry is glory. Gone are the huge Texture and attention to detail antees that whatever style you always coming up with new wedge heels and platforms is key for this summer season. buy, they will be a hit every- ways of making our ordinary of last summer; this time You can expect to see many where. With a good pair of clothes even better. NanoTex around it’s all about comfort shoes that combine different comfortable flats, who needs is a company that specializes and quality of workmanship. fabrics and materials. There is sneakers? in doing just that. Clothes Flats reign supreme with intri- a new emphasis on hand craft made with NanoTex repel cate attention to detail and and detail, and it’s certain you and release stains. Its spill- are made of canvas, smooth will see hand-stitching, deco- www.wgsn-edu.com resistance keeps stains from leather, and soft fabric ties rative elements such as bells soaking in. Liquid and oil- to ensure the highest level of and feather ties, and other based spills, such as wine comfort and style. details in the most fashion for- www.wgsn-edu.com and juice, bead up and roll Shoes this summer have ward stores. off. It is also stain- releas- a more relaxed, functional Every girl will be walking Decorative Feather Tie ing, meaning that the stains feeling about them, which is around in style this sum- www.wgsn-edu.com that set will come out easily. mer. The shoes this season This enhancement is usually applied with a pad when it is in the fabric stage of devel- opment, but full garments can be dipped or sprayed as well. The NanoTex is perma- nent because it attaches at the nano or sub-micron level of the fiber. It is undetect- able to the human eye and designed to last for the life Kelly wanted to stay in or her business partner walk of the fabric. The best part Philly, but wanted to have the the dogs. is that since it is not coated, Why not Accessorize perfect location. It initially A movie scout spotted the fabric remains breathable took about three months to the store and “Pooch” was and retains its natural soft- Animals? open “Pooch.” Located at featured in the film, “In Her ness for maximum comfort. 2020 Locust Street, it has Shoes,” shot in Philadelphia. This sounds almost too good enjoyed great success since You’ll see shots of the store to be true, but for the busy By Kelly Zavoral opening day. The first year front, the interior and the college student who wants “Pooch” opened, it was fea- grooming salon. to look nice but doesn’t New trends constantly tured in Forbes Magazine and Kelly said the business have time to worry about come and go. One hot, new PhillyStyle. The store also has gotten more challenging getting down and dirty, it’s trend is dog accessories. A won the Best of Philly Award over the years because the perfect. Apparel made with Philadelphia University alum- in 2004 and 2005. And, it has dog-accessory business has NanoTex isn’t hard to get; na, Kelly Johnson’02, recently been in the last three Times become so competitive. More you may already own some took on the challenge of Philly issues. and more dog boutiques are pieces without even know- opening a dog boutique called “Pooch” sold just accesso- opening, one just down street ing it. It’s sold in Hugo “Pooch.” ries for the first year, with few from “Pooch.” Hopefully, Kelly Boss, Eddie Bauer, L.L. Bean, When Kelly graduated, custom-designed items. They added, she will be opening Gap, Old Navy, Nordstrom, she bought her first pet, an were such a success, that the another boutique in a year Bloomingdale’s, Brooks Australian Silky Terrier. Finding following year she started a with a concentration more on Brothers, and many more it difficult to find accessories pet-sitting service that offers pet-sitting and grooming. locations. for her dog, she either had to dog walking, feeding and Her advice to graduating order them on the Internet or playtime. It was another great students is, “Before you own buy them at specialty stores. success for “Pooch,” and so, a business, get a feel for it by This opened her eyes up to the the third year she opened a working in it.” dog-accessory business. grooming salon. “Pooch” has two groomers and either she FIVFIVE E Focus on . . . Models Are Supermodels Good Role Models? By Danielle Swain

Ever since junior high, paigns have gone against the nothing to do with physical my walls have been covered norm of the typical fashion appearance; it is their behav- with ferocity and tenacity. Or, with pictures from fashion advertisement. Nike and Dove, ior. Models such as Kate Moss how about Sally Kristen Ride, magazines showing the most for example. The first adver- being photographed partaking the first American woman in popular models wearing the tisements I saw for Dove’s in drugs does not send a posi- space? latest season’s designs. These Campaign for Real Beauty tive message to women, espe- Role models for young girls models represented the epit- were in the subway in London. cially young girls. Do young and women do not have to ome of beauty to me, and I There they were ― women of all girls think that drugs will help famous. They can be a close wanted to be one of them. As shapes and sizes photographed them live a cool and fashion- friend or relative, a teacher, a I think back on how I used to in their underwear, all smil- able lifestyle? I don’t even professor, a coach; the possi- view these icons of beauty, I ing. I couldn’t help but smile want to find out the answer. bilities are endless. For me, it can’t help but feel there was and think to myself: Finally, But, I pose another impor- is my mother. Her inner good- negativity in my idolization of real women being shown in all tant question: Is this the sort ness outshines the beauty of them. Beautiful and fashion- their natural glory! of message we as women want any model. forward, yes. But are super- More ads followed, show- to be sent to our daughters, Models such as Kate Moss models the right role models ing women, young and old, sisters, nieces, and friends? A and Gisele Bündchen are suc- for women, both the young with wrinkles and freckles, and better role model for would cessful because they are good and the mature? every other so-called ‘imper- be intelligent, indepen- at their profession. They are When fashion model Gisele fection’ that makes each and dent, females such as Helen physically beautiful, as well. Bündchen hit the big time, every woman an individual. Thomas, who has questioned But is too much value placed many in the fashion industry Another issue with super- our government’s actions and on one’s physical appear- said that with her came the models as role models has policies for more than 57 years ance? Maybe, it is time to return of curves; the ‘waif’ not to just idolize someone for look was over. But, is it rea- their beauty, but for what lies sonable to say that Gisele is underneath. a curvy woman? When com- pared to the average woman, For more information visit the answer is no. If Gisele is curvy, than what is the aver- age woman, overweight? I feel that this unrealistic idol- ization by the fashion industry and many others has a nega- tive effect on the personal esteem of women everywhere. It sends the message that to be beautiful and fashionable, a woman has to be thin. Some advertising cam-

SIX There are also many ture apparel boutique “doesn’t located at 1601 Walnut Street, undiscovered, new or hid- follow trends but defies them”. displaying both trendy and Focus on . . . Retail den boutiques and stores all They have a new jean line classy outfits, shoes and hand- around the city with great coming out for spring called bags for the sophisticated, finds for those on a fashion Graff as well as Laundry shoes. high style woman. They also Hunting for Fashion ~ hunt. Specifically ME & Blue Chic Bella has held their own carry a large selection of casu- Boutique, Molletta and Charlies fashion shows and has also al and formal dresses for every Philly’s Shopping Hot Spots draw fashion attention in worked with some celebrities. occasion. By Stephanie Samsel Old City. ME & Blue Boutique Other places to look for Philadelphia’s shopping mixes vintage and new with hot items include Mariposa experience is endless offer- Philadelphia is a con- a great selection of clothing Boutique, Philly Vintage, ing something for everyone’s tinuously growing cultural and their own line of skirts. Donna Bella Boutique, personality and unique fashion and diverse city filled with Molletta sells special handbags Kimberly Boutique and sense. With such an array of a popular fashion and shop- imported from Italy, along Elizabeth Maar. Smak Parlour, unique finds and luxury brands ping scene with a variety of with modern and hip clothing First Impressions, Smith there is everything any trendy, consignment and thrift shops, as well as handmade jewelry. Brothers, Dress Up Time, Closet fashionista could ever want. specialty retailers as well as Charlies specializes in jean Fever and Delicious Boutique & Be sure to check out all of upscale boutiques. The city fitting with over 30 brands, Corseteria are also stores that these hidden stores and bou- of Philadelphia provides great styles and cuts of denim. have received great praise with tiques, you will know just what fashion inspiration to design- Drawing shoppers in fashion forward and cutting fashion finds you may stumble ers and encompasses many Rittenhouse Square is Chic edge designs in apparel. upon. There are always events, hidden stores, hot spots and Bella, an upscale women’s Also be sure to check fashion and truck shows held fantastic finds waiting to be boutique with high fashion out the newly opened BCBG throughout the city each explored. shoes and handbags. This cou- Maxazria store in Center City, season. If that isn’t enough Key shopping areas in for you, New York City, the Philadelphia include the King fashion capital of world, isn’t of Prussia Mall, The Gallery, that far away with a quick The Shops at Liberty Place, train or bus ride. Just as the South Street, Main Street city of Philadelphia continues in Manayunk, Germantown to grow, so does the fashion Avenue, Franklin Mills and so industry in and around the city many more. Popular stores continue to expand, making include Bare Feet Shoes, this area a hip and entertain- Guacamole, Blondie, and Green ing place to live, work and Street Consignment Shop of play. South Street while Manayunk shines with Bias, Public Image, Tag and Nicole Miller.

creatively develop a unique chasing what’s brand-new and variety of clothes at decent personal style. pricey, but I think new or even prices. However, for the cheap- DIY: Fashionably Frugal? There are multiple options better looks can be found on est finds, Salvation Army and By Alison Duncan for enhancing the clothes you the clearance rack. The clear- Goodwill stores are your best already have. A new patch or ance rack is underestimated. I bet. And though the best find By Alison Duncan perfectly placed rip, layering, think that today it’s not about is often at the back of the or simply playing a little game what you wear, but how you store, the secret to successful As a campus at the higher of mix and match can instantly wear it,” Beale offered. Though thrift shopping is patience. end of fashion sensibility, many give your old duds refreshed not a fashion major, Beale’s After all, if one fashionista’s Philadelphia University students appeal. You can instantly style is important to her cast-off is another’s couture, strut their own styles, some revamp some old jeans into and something she considers then you cannot go wrong in with a higher budget than oth- Bermuda-inspired cut-offs, whether going to class or to a your search! ers. However, if you’re like the or transform an old T into a club. “I have found many great There’s no doubt in my majority of college students, personal novelty with iron-on outfits that were affordable. mind that you can be penny- money isn’t growing on trees letters or patches. Outfits can Just because something is on wise and fashionable at the and, more often than not, also change with the addition clearance doesn’t mean it can’t same time. Remember, that you’re feeling the strain of a or subtraction of accessories, work for you.” your closet full of nothing is, less-than-ample fashion allow- taking your outfit from day to In addition to the clear- in fact, full, and that cheaper ance. For the times when that night in mere minutes. ance racks of pricier boutiques options do not make your look closetful of “nothing to wear” I talked with sopho- and department stores, thrift any less worthwhile than the is all you have to work with, more graphic-design student stores are affordable and often next. Personal style, a little and for the weekends when it Stefani Beale about dressing are a gold mine of worthy creativity, and a hint of atti- comes down to groceries or on a tighter budget. “Many pieces. Retrospect, a thrift tude make any outfit one-of- new gauchos you’ll be happy to people think that you can only store located at 534 South a-kind. know you can affordably and achieve current trends by pur- Street, has a fairly good Jill Stevenson Interview and inform them on what we By need more of or what is not Events Coming Up in Spring 2006 performing well. I also talk to Fashion Industries Association (FIA) meeting every Tuesday, 11 a.m., “I usually start each month other Accessories department Room 109, Hayward Hall. New members welcome! by planning goals for each managers and see what items month and my events. I look they are doing well in. If they at our on order that the buy- are selling out of something January ers send us and plan events that I have not sold a lot of I 24 Design X Fashion Show around that. We have three ask how they merchandised the sub departments. For example, item. I try and spend as much February we just started carrying Juicy time as I can on the sales TBA Portfolio Presentation sunglasses so we are focus- floor. I like to be able to help TBA Fashion Design Rome Exhibit ing on Juicy. I set goals, talk my team out and be able to TBA Trend Seminar to [the visual team] and ask work with our customers. them for ideas, I also call my When I was in college I was vendors and see if I can get a history major. I worked at March GWP’s (Gift With Purchase) Nordstrom while in college and TBA CFDA Scholarship or if they have any product when I graduated I knew that knowledge that I can share this is what I wanted to do. I April with my team. I also try to really enjoyed it and am glad TBA Coates Brothers Design Competition come up with a crew contest. I stayed after I was through We receive freight almost with school. Then as you everyday. I try to do a large probably know... I moved to May floor move at least once a Houston with the company to 6 FIA Annual Fashion Show, Academy of Music week. I try to make my floor open this store.” TBA Air France look new and fresh. Each Monday I talk to my buyers Details of these competitions and special events may change. For updated information, please check your email.

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Clara continued from page one Janelle Sins ‘XX inter- same street. That’s not us. We viewed Claire ______about don’t like to carry names that design studies. This helps the fashion design and her devo- her position as ______other stores around us carry. students to not only enlarge tion to increase knowledge, their knowledge base, but also our fashion-design program at Janelle: How has the buy- enhances their creativity. Philadelphia University would Janelle: Tell me about ing process changed for you And, finally, the event not be what it is today. Thank what you do on your buying since you started? that brings us all together the you, Ms. Henry, for everything trips to New York. Claire: There’s a lot of Annual Fashion Show which you have done for the fashion- Claire: The shows in New crap out there. We went to has greatly evolved through design program and students. York are VAST. They are fun, shows, saw things and thought the dedication of Prof. Henry. wearing, and tiring while run- “People actually buy this?” She was involved in moving ning from place to place trying There is a market for everyone the show’s venue from campus to find things for people. You I guess. Now we are invited to the extraordinary Academy have to ask yourself ‘Can you to a lot of prestigious shows. of Music. This change not only sell it?’ Buy right. Buy smart. [Vendors] will rent hotel rooms gives students a more enthu- and make it strictly invite siastic springboard for their Janelle: What are some only. They set up displays of designs, but also adds to the of the obstacles you faced beautiful shoes, jewelry, boots, professionalism in their work. when you first started? clothes, and so on. Faculty, businesses, students, Claire: When we first relatives, and friends all join started we thought we would Janelle: Are the designers together in this ceremony cel- be successful if we went to usually there at the show with ebrating the hard work of the every show to try and find new their line? students and recognizing all designers to fill our store with. Claire: Yes, usually. Some of the people who make the show We found that to be too time the designers will have a sales possible. consuming. Now we stick to person with them. Individuals such as Clara the same designer as long as Henry impact so many people’s the quality remains high and Janelle: Any advice to lives and influence them to no one else on our street car- future buyers? become the best they can ries them. Although it does Claire: Over buying will kill be. Without Clara’s love for happen- vendors will sell to you! Always buy less, you can more than one retailer on the always buy more. 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