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THE ALBRIGHT COLLEGE DEPARTMENT NEWSLETTER • FALL 2016

FASHION LION

Fashion Abroad Textiles of the Future INSIDE THIS ISSUE Albright’s New Fashion Prof Art Institute at NY Fashion Week 90s Fashion Comeback Letter from the Editor

Dear Reader, I am honored to take on the role of student editor for the fall 2016 issue of Fashion Lion. I look back on my first semester at Albright, picking up a Fashion Lion magazine and thinking, "I need to be a part of this." The content was astounding and I was amazed that it was produced by students. From that point on, I worked hard to develop my skills by Shannon Devitt ’18 & Kaitlyn Bangert ’18 to become a better writer and photographer by taking the advice of the student editors Want to update your wardrobe, but feeling before me. too strapped for cash? Upcycling is the way As a member of the Fashion Lion team, I to go! Utilizing items that we already had in have been exposed to new opportunities and our dorm rooms, we brainstormed ideas of have met some really amazing people. I never how to upcycle them into something new. expected to hold this position, but am grateful With a few good deals and coupons, we for the opportunity, which has helped me to created three new items, just under $20. grow professionally and personally. I have We focused our attention on three realized my joy for expressing my thoughts trending fabrics: denim, lace and through writing and I have developed the velvet, and added a touch of flare in an confidence in knowing that I have something inexpensive way. First, we decided to valuable to contribute to the fashion world. upcycle a denim jacket by adding some Now, halfway through my senior year, I feel color with paint! After purchasing the truly blessed with the time I have had with stencils, fabric paint, and a sponge this publication. brush, we used the stencils to paint The following pages are filled with stories pattern onto the sleeves and front of from the amazing people who make up the denim jacket. To upcycle with our Albright community. I hope you enjoy lace, we used a plain pocket tee, a reading about what's happening around our strip of lace and fabric tape. In order campus and the effects the fashion industry is to avoid sewing, we put fabric tape having on our everyday lives. on the lace and taped it to the front Camille Fuller ’17, Student Editor of the shirt. Finally, to incorporate the velvet trend, we used a pendant and velvet ribbon. With both of these previously purchased items, we threaded the pendant onto the velvet ribbon and tied it in the back to make a choker. We purchased ribbon clamps The following pages are and other decals to create more velvet chokers, with the filled with stories from the leftover ribbon. amazing people who make up our Albright community. Upcycling is a cheap and easy way to stay on top of trends without Cover photo by Felipe Espinal. Photo on the right: Art Institute designer, Mimmy Begazo, breaking the showcased her Avant Garde anti-radiation dress at SS 2017. Photo by Andrew Wright. bank.

1 Photo by Shannon Devitt ’18 ABROADby Kelly Thomas ’20 Many students study abroad during their college experience, but for others, coming to Albright is studying abroad. Albright is host to approximately two percent international students who come to campus with many cultural differences, particularly in fashion. I spoke with three Albright international students to discover what style differences they have noticed during their time in America.

Hailey Jeong ’17, /design, Korea Many American girls, she notices, wear these pieces year- For Hailey Jeong, the most evident difference she has round by adding a pair of tights or a cardigan. In Norway, noticed is how free Americans are with their style. Jeong during the colder seasons, people are mostly seen in a pair describes Korean style as more conservative. Many Koreans, of skinny jeans and dark hued sweaters or tops. she says, are more modest with their style and tend to cover On her personal style, Bach describes herself as very more of their body. “When I wear a sleeveless top or bustier girly. “I love wearing skirts and dresses, flowy rompers and by itself in Korea, people think I am weird or ‘out there,’ floral prints,” she says. To keep her look interesting, she but here in America, it is how everyone dresses. It’s trendy.” tries to incorporate fun patterns into her look, or break up In Korea, oversized or boyfriend-style clothing is in a plain outfit with bright and fun makeup. right now, says Hailey. A popular staple in every Korean woman’s closet this season is an oversized button down Océane Lombardo ’18, economics, France shirt with a pin-stripe pattern (usually in a white and baby- France is still rocking the trends of high-waisted or “retro” blue color), with the sleeves rolled up. Other trendy pieces pants and crop tops, according to French international student include wide-legged or boyfriend-style trousers. Océane Lombardo. Floral patterns can be found on most Describing her personal style as diverse, Jeong says she French women, along with pilot shaped or rounded sunglasses. tends to match the situation she is going into, but also A current trend sweeping France is the mixing of styles, such as dresses weather-appropriate. And, she loves to wear simple, cute, casual clothing with a pair of sporty sneakers. modern pieces and accessorize with earrings and lipstick Lombardo says she has noticed, since coming to America, according to the season. that the French seem to care more about their image when they get dressed to go out in public. She describes American Stephanie Bach ’20, international business, Norway fashion as more open-minded or forgiving. “You would Stephanie Bach hints that 90’s have recycled never see someone with socks and flip flops on the streets themselves in Norway. “ is having a big moment of France,” she says, “and if someone did wear that, others in Norway, and baseball caps, chunky sneakers and would judge him or her more than in America.” oversized knits are really popular,” Bach says. She also adds While Lombardo describes her style as casual, she says that during the colder months, blanket scarves, turtlenecks she always tries to match her outfit with her shoes or purse. and mock-neck tops are staples in everyone’s closets. Studying aboard is a great way for individuals to learn Bach explains that Norwegian girls dress more about the new country they are in, but it’s also an opportunity masculine and monochromatic than the average American to learn from the students who come to Albright from girl. Unlike the flexibility in American fashion, in Norway, faraway places. It’s enriching to learn about how other people skirts and dresses tend to be exclusively worn in the summer. live, especially the different trends from around the world.

Left to right: Océane Lombardo ’18, Hailey Jeong ’17 and Stephanie Bach ’20. Photo by Katelyn Adams ’20. 4 The smartwatch, a technology integrated watch, had innovators What does that reeling for years, and now it’s a reality. So now what? Where else in the fashion world may we soon mean?Fashion terms put to the test. find technology? Every day new by Gina Ungarino ’20 and Alexis Dillihay ’19 innovations are being made to advance textiles, from controlling You don’t have to be a fashion major to know fashion terminology, even though some words are a little temperature and improved tricky. We decided to take a walk around campus and see what our fellow Albrightians know about fashion. durability to monitoring We asked students to define shackett, loafers, bralette, health and purifying water. bandeau, gauchos and sarong. Here are some of the responses from our classmates! Schoeller Textil AG is a textile manufacturer with headquarters in Switzerland that works with SHACKETT: A light jacket made of cotton that performance clothing innovators including The typically has four front pockets. North Face, Columbia and Under Armour. One “A shady jacket?” “Wearing shorts and a jacket.” of their most innovative textiles is titled project “A jacket that Shaq wears.” “Perhaps it has a hood?” C_Change, which is a waterproof and windproof “It sounds like a jacket with a different material.” SMART & temperature regulating jacket. It contains a membrane designed to mimic the way a pine cone LOAFERS: A leather shoe shaped similar to a regulates its temperature. As a person gets warmer, moccasin, with a low flat heel. the fabric becomes more breathable, and as one gets “Those are pants?” “Grandpa shoes, papa shoes.” colder, it becomes more insulated. “Trendy slippers.” “Lazy Sunday shoes.” The largest innovator in textiles is an initiative “Shoes with no laces?” by University of Borås called Smart Textiles. Smart INNOVATIVE Textiles have developed a cheap and effective way to BRALETTE: A bra without wires nor molded cups. purify water. This is done by using textiles coated in “Very small bras used for decoration.” titanium oxide that reacts with the sun, effectively “Some sort of combination involving a bra?” Textiles of the Future killing microorganisms and using fabric covered in “A bra that has hanging tassels.” by Dylan Martin ’20 a certain fungus that binds to heavy metals leaving “A bra that you can let go.” “A bra for little girls?” it safe to drink. The company has even incorporated heart and breathing sensors into clothing to alert an BANDEAU: A woman’s strapless top formed electronic device should a health problem arise. from a band of fabric fitting around the bust. “We can expect to see more integration of these " “A bra without straps that covers the chest area. innovative textiles in the future,” says Professor Looks like a sports bra.” “Some sort of dress?” Mikael Skrifvars, lead polymer technology “Bandanas you put around the breasts?” researcher at University of Borås. According to “A piece of fabric that goes around your boobs the company, CuteCircuit, other and doesn’t work; worst invention ever!” innovations in textiles that are currently in the “Another name for bandana?” works include using conductive threads that light up and change color or pattern along with a person’s mood. These can be found in more ready-to-wear GAUCHOS: Wide calf-length or full-length pants. lines than couture. “Fluffy pants!” “A poncho, but what’s a gauch?” Advancements in technology have even changed “Drop crotch pants?” “A veil?” “Baggy capris!” the way we think about developing textiles, says Access Science. American research company Bolt SARONG: A garment consisting of a long piece of Threads is currently using spider’s silk to create a cloth worn wrapped around the body and tucked at more durable material that is stronger than steel. the waist, around the neck or tucked under the armpit. The fiber, says researcher Nils-Krister Persson, “Something you put on your neck?” is even being tested to replace muscle tissue. “A thong that is so wrong!” “Some sort of underwear.” What’s next? The possibilities of what “Curtain fabric that you wrap around your body.” fabrics can now do are limitless. “A fancy poncho.”

Photo by Sharyce Dey ’20 Dey Sharyce by Photo 5 FASHION LION • THE ALBRIGHT COLLEGE FASHION DEPARTMENT NEWSLETTER 6 by Alexis Dillihay ’19 with Damayanithe Eluwawalage, Ph.D.

All the way from Perth, Australia, Damayanthie Eluwawalage, Ph.D., also known as Dr. E, joined the Albright fashion faculty this fall. Dr. E is no ordinary professor and often can be found in her natural, plant-filled office or in the lounge assisting a student. She wears many hats as a designer, private pilot and historian, and as a pleasant, funny professor, who we were excited to get to know.

Where did you study? What excites you most about the fashion industry? In Australia, a student does not have schools such as Albright It is very universal! The fashion industry is also more fun and that are liberal arts and still have a design program. I had to more affordable. I like that there is no longer a class or gender study at a trade school. I earned my bachelor of barrier. I also like that there are more textiles besides wool and arts degree in design from Curtin University of Technology in more advanced technology. Australia. From there, I entered the fashion industry and began working as a tailor in 1995. I later obtained my doctorate from What are the benefits to having an international background? Edith Cowan University. Universal discipline helps me to be more widespread. With this background, designers can influence one another. It’s nice to see What inspired you to enter fashion? the difference in styles and changes between Europe, America and I just really enjoyed design. It has always been something that I’ve other countries as well. seen as interesting. What are some lessons you have learned? Where have you worked? It is a survival of the fittest. You have to learn or you are never I have a background in industrial design. I’ve worked everywhere. going to make it. You must learn to the best of your ability. It is a While in school and for some time after, I worked as a sample cut throat industry; therefore, the more you know the better. As a machinist for sheepskin, car accessories and bridal wear such as professor I intend to prepare my students so they can be successful veils. I also worked in shoe design. I’ve worked on projects larger in such an industry. than myself. I’ve been a fashion designer as well as a fashion illustrator and embroiderer for a bridal magazine. What courses do you teach at Albright? Fashion Fundamentals, Textile Fundamentals and Fashion History I What end of the fashion industry do you prefer? I prefer bridal wear and lingerie because I enjoy nice, delicate and What do you hope to bring to the fashion department? beautiful things. I also enjoy studying fashion history and doing I am hoping to improve student’s skills and costume history research projects. knowledge of textiles.

Dr. Eluwawalage’s work can be viewed at www.exploro-historia.com and damayanthie.deviantart.com/gallery/

7 FASHION LION • THE ALBRIGHT COLLEGE FASHION DEPARTMENT NEWSLETTER Photo by Mackenzie Bowes ’20 8 Describing his Wearing a Communications style as “modern sophisticated, major Travis with a twist of chic Nordstrom Hoshauer ’18, throwback,” Luis dress and who can usually Quinones ’18, heels from be found on a business Plato’s Closet, campus wearing marketing and music industry a collared shirt digital media studies major and bow tie, was major, flaunts Bre Cura ’19 inspired by casual his Goodwill explains that Friday's to wear finds, including her “favorite a shirt and jeans Bass dress shoes store is any from Old Navy, and a turtleneck sales rack.” complemented sweater. Goodwill Cura, who by a gray scale is his favorite always likes denim jacket store because to dress up, from Target. In “he likes to wear describes her the fall, Hoshauer hand-me-downs style as “put enjoys “pairing to show that the together in a shirts with clothes people relaxed, yet cardigans and have no use for articulate way.” jeans.” and donate still have value.”

CampuStyleAngela Cremer ’17 What does your style say about you? by Angela Cramer ’17

Makeup is as much a part of fashion as the shirt and pants Makeup Tips and Tricks from that one puts on. And, just like clothing, trends in makeup styles and application come and go. Kayla Geary ’19, Inspired by fall, English major Gregory- As a beauty adviser for Kohl’s department store in Spring a fashion design communications William Ezekiel Stanislaus Township, Pa., for the last two years, I’ve learned some tricks and business major Emily Lytle ’17 is dressed to impress of the trade first-hand at the annual Kohl’s Beauty Expo, administration Weaver ’18 in a Calvin Klein and recently held at the Gaylord Texan Resort in Dallas, Texas. co-major, embellishes her bow tie, complemented by BEAUTY EXPO Vendors such as LORAC, PUR Minerals, H20+, the describes her Forever 21 dress Giorgio Brutini dress shoes. by Devan Galan ’18 Balm, Bliss, Essie, Cargo, Real Techniques and many more gold and velvet with a matching Appropriate for a guy who educated 1,200 beauty advisers like me on selling tips and button-down seasonal sweater “doesn’t own a single application tricks. At the event, Christie Brinkley shared from Goodwill, from Primark. pair of sweats,” he the story behind her Authentic Skincare line, and Mario combined with Primark is describes his go-to outfit Dedivanovic, Kim Kardashian’s makeup artist, presented a a black spandex Weaver’s favorite as “something semi- master class on makeup techniques. bodycon dress, store because professional.” I left the expo with valuable tips to share with both knit knee-high “the clothes are current and future clients, and you, our Fashion Lion readers! socks, and heels, always in style This season is all about playing with dark colors. For a full as “pretty Kanye while still being glam look, perfect for a night out, try the following: Apply a inspired. I affordable.” dark cherry, vampy, black or plum lipstick with a simple gloss gravitate toward over top. When contouring with powder for a more defined thrift stores for look, use an angled or flat top brush and brush in upward statement items strokes to create a natural shadow. Additionally, applying and purchase water to your favorite shimmer eyeshadow creates a foiled and my basic metallic look that shines for hours. essentials from stores like Forever 21 and H&M,” she 9 Photo by Devan Galan ’18 FASHION LION • THE ALBRIGHT COLLEGE FASHION DEPARTMENT NEWSLETTER explains. Photos by Angela Cramer ’17 Angela Cramer by Photos THE ART INSTITUTE AT

by Camille Fuller ’17

As the clock struck 8 p.m. on Sept. 8, the runway on the dimly Designer Mimmy Begazo worked her magic with metallic lit stage at Skylight at Moynihan Station, transformed before my foil print cowhide. The material actually possessed anti-radiation eyes. Two large panels split the center of the backdrop, exposing properties, allowing the garments the ability to block radiation six elegantly poised figures highlighted in red lights. As the music given off by electronic devices. It sounds a little daring, but the began to play, the stage lights turned on and the first results were stunning. These avant-garde looks transformed the strolled down the runway. models into walking gallery pieces. One model was surrounded in The Art Institute had been showing at New York Fashion Week the metallic material, as if wrapped up like a Christmas present. for years, and thanks to alumnus R. Scott French ’87, producer of It was clear that Begazo wanted everyone’s attention and she sure the Art Institute Annual , Albright students such as knew how to command the room. myself have had the opportunity to attend. The first word that comes to mind to describe Esther Ashiru’s French worked closely with the designers, providing them with collection is stunning. The collection was light with the use of satin guidance on how to showcase their vision. I have been fortunate to and organza, as well as flashy with appliqués and embellishments attend the show three times and with each adventure, I have been galore. The well-constructed garments looked fierce as the models exposed to innovative designs. walked down the runway. One by one, nine of the best design students matriculated at White, lace and sheer—Maria D’Ocon closed the show with Art Institute schools from around the country, showcased their bridal gowns. There were the usual long gowns, but she also long awaited collections. Each designer constructed different types provided options for more adventurous brides. One garment of garments, providing a variation in fabrics, textiles, styles and featured sheer sequined pants with a cropped jacket, while another silhouettes. While all the garments were uniquely constructed, model wore a champagne lace dress and off-white coat. Who could there were some that stood out. forget the thigh-length dress with the chiffon cape blowing in the Neoprene made a comeback in designer Devon Pezzano’s wind? These pieces flowed so nicely down the cat walk. collection. Her black, white and red pieces came off as While all of these designers produced different garments, comfortable yet elegant. The garments were appropriate for a they all shared one thing in common—they were not afraid to work environment or a night on the town. Her most memorable take risks with their work. They pushed themselves beyond their design was a red overall jumpsuit with studded capped sleeves, known abilities; truly an inspiration for anyone interested in producing an edgy look. purposing a career in garment construction.

11 Photo by Felipe Espinal FASHION LION • THE ALBRIGHT COLLEGE FASHION DEPARTMENT NEWSLETTER 12 Fashion Design Lab Finds New,

Fashion has come a long way, and so has Albright’s fashion design lab!

Located in what was once the College’s copy room in the vibrant, is awesome!” Connor says. “Even though I have to wake up every mosaic-tiled tunnel underneath the Center for the Arts, Albright’s Monday at 8 a.m. for class there, I enjoy it. It’s an intimate space new fashion design lab offers a much larger work space with that’s perfect for our smaller-sized sewing classes.” multiple sewing machines. Sara Nelson ’08, lab instructor for “Fashion Fundamentals,” The original sewing lab, which was located in Alumni Hall, says the new lab is “a great, creative and effective space for was a small room on the first floor. In 2008, the lab was moved fashion students.” to the basement of the Center for the Arts and was shared with William Hill ’19 agrees. “It’s not just the physical location, but the theatre department. Although both locations served a purpose, it’s the ambiance and the feeling one gets from working within the students found it challenging to fulfill many of their larger fashion studio,” Hill says. “It’s more than just a new lab, it’s an exciting design tasks in these spaces. future for current and new fashion students.” Olivia Connor ’18 is in an “Advanced Construction” class that meets in the new lab every Monday morning. “The new design lab “It’s more than just a new lab, it’s an exciting future for current and new fashion students.”

13 Photo by Presley Cannella ’20 14 90s Fashion Makes a Comeback by Katelyn Adams ’20 and Chris Stager ’20

A common theme in the 1990s was to take style trends from different decades to create a daring new look. For instance, black leather jackets, originally worn by greasers in the 1960s, were adapted into style tribes such as goths and punks in the 1990s. Similarly, chains, chokers and studs of the 70s were carried into the 90s punk subculture. In the 1980s, distressed or ripped denim started to first become popular. This was later used in the grunge look of the 90s. The 90s were known for recycling earlier trends. Now, it seems the tables have turned. Today’s generation is now looking to the 90s for fashion inspiration. Grunge in the 90s was influenced by Kurt Cobain, lead singer of Nirvana. Years later, the once messy, carefree look has made its way into modern trends. Grunge of the 90s included graphic shirts, worn-out jeans, plaid shirts, over-sized sweaters, distressed clothing, combat boots and chokers, all of which are still being used. As the trend has evolved, skinny jeans, leggings and other tight-fitting clothing have been added to the mix to create countless numbers of outfits. If you want just

a hint of grunge, a flannel shirt tied around the waist is the perfect touch. ’20 Katelyn Adams by Photo

Albright’s Annual Fashion Showcase Celebrate the hard work of Albright’s student fashion designers and merchandisers through exhibition displays and a high-energy runway show. Runway Show #1, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Wachovia Theatre • Exhibition, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Roop Hall Runway Show #2, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Wachovia Theatre • VIP Reception, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Freedman Gallery $5/$10 students advance/door, $10/$15 adult advance/door, $25 VIP advance only/reserved seating and private reception

Copy editors: Camille Fuller ’17, student editor; Jennifer Stoudt, College Relations Design: Heidi Eckman, College Relations Student Photographers: Katelyn Adams ’20, Mackenzie Bowes ’20, Presley Cannella ’20, Angela Cramer ’17, Shannon Devitt ’18, Sharyce Dey ’20, Devan Galen ’18, Alexandra Seda ’17 Contributers: Katelyn Adams ’20, Kaitlyn Bangert ’18, Angela Cramer ’17, Shannon Devitt ’18, Alexis Dillihay ’19, Devan Galen ’18, William Hill ’19, Dylan Martin ’20, Chris Stager ’20, Kelly Thomas ’20, Gina Ungarino ’20 Faculty Adviser: Doreen Burdalski