Philadelphia University Fall/Winter 2007 Focus on . Alumni Focus on . Study Abroad Diana Boric Rome By Chaisley Lussier By Laura Kessler and Kaitlyn Usher Choosing a career to pursue after college More and more students graduation is something many students are packing their suit- think about. We’re unsure of the road ahead cases and flying to Europe of us, but, if we’re lucky, we will end up in for semesters abroad. the right place. For Diana Boric, StyleLine’s Philadelphia University’s Alumni Focus, she paved her own road to Fashion Design Program success with her Philadelphia University offers students chances to education. work in truly inspirational Boric, creative services director for fashion communities Glamour magazine, began her career by overseas. Cities such as taking advantage of all Philadelphia London, Paris, Rome and University had to offer by participating in Barcelona are just a few the student organization Fashion Industries on the long list of pos- Management becoming president her senior sible travel destinations. year and assisting with University fashion According to our shows. Her on-campus experiences later very own Jay McCarroll, helped her assist in the production of mall adjunct professor of Illustration by Andrea Laliberte, www.allposters.com fashion shows and work for several public Fashion Design, former stu- relations firms and fashion magazines, such dent and winner of the first as Jane, Details, Maxim and now Glamour. season of Bravo TV’s Project Runway reality show, “Europe offers inspiration and creativ- After several years of hard work, Boric ity that the United States could never give you.” got her big break at Glamour. She describes Out of all the European countries, Rome is one of the hottest places to go for an her day-to-day schedule as eventful and unforgettable learning and traveling experience. Philadelphia University students exciting. Glamour’s creative services team, who study abroad there learn from fashion professionals at the University of Rome. In led by Boric, pushed the magazine to addition to the outstanding professors, the beautiful campus affords an intimate edu- new levels when it began running ads for cational experience. Many tourist sites are also within walking distance or a short bus such high-end designers as Cartier, Gucci ride away. and Prada. Boric’s team lures clients in While strolling through the ancient city streets, students are able to take in all the with store, outdoor-media, event and film history and culture Rome has to offer. Rome also happens to have some of the best advertising and promotion. shopping in the world. Whether you have a small budget or loads of cash, you can Boric advises Philadelphia University never go wrong drifting through the infamous city flea markets. If you’re looking fashion majors to hold tight to their good for something more high-end, the Piazza di Spagna, commonly known as the Spanish ideas when setting themselves a part in the Steps, has streets upon streets of designer stores. In addition to the city’s great magazine industry. “Once you have the right shopping choices, students are also welcome to socialize in Roman cafes` (bars) and information and a solid idea, it rests solely restaurants. on the packaging and presentation of the The benefits of study abroad are endless—take it from Fashion Design junior Kaitlyn idea, before you can execute and sell the Usher, currently studying at the University of Rome. performance,” she said. Ralph Lauren Focus on . Ralph Lauren’s new collection consists of Focus on . Trends classic pieces with a very modern twist. With a masculine theme, his collection includes neckties and top hats for both Inside the Industry Designers Profile men and women. The chic, classic black By Lisa Bonomo and white colors that dominate most Different Realms of Fashion of his looks are contrasted with ruffles, By Jennifer Hawrylak As the weather changes, so do the black gloves and spring-colored florals in tastes and designs of top fashion others. Job opportunities in the fashion designers. The new collections and looks featured on the runways are a mix of Versace industry are almost endless. Whether Donatella Versace’s line for fall and winter you’re majoring in fashion design, classical pieces paired with bold modern accents. You can expect fashionistas emphasizes bold coats, metallics, black merchandising or industry management, tights (as a staple) and sexy silhouettes. many positions are available. For everywhere to be sporting skinny belts, black tights, metallics and fun trenches Her full-length dresses are light and flowy, example, if interested in the artistic side while her short dresses are accented with of the industry, there are jobs available this season, making this year’s cold weather anything but. Here is a closer skinny belts and hints of shine. With in pattern making, clothing/accessory elements of bold color, fur and leather, design, fashion illustration, as a style look at some of New York City Fashion Week’s most talked about collections and her coats are a new twist on the classic editor, etc. trenchcoat. With a fashion merchandising their designers. degree, you are able to pursue careers Louis Vuitton in buying, evaluating target-market Balenciaga Balenciaga’s look for fall is dominated Louis Vuitton’s look for fall and winter is needs, developing store displays and one of my personal favorites. In it, he fashion coordinating. Fashion industry by slim-fitting blazers and lots of layers. The muted fall colors of the clothing pairs jewel-toned, knee-length skirts with management majors can anticipate sleek, swing jackets accented with floppy working in the areas of advertising and mesh well with the louder, more colorful, accessories like bright-teal tights and berets and leather handbags. His dresses business administration. Despite these incorporate lots of movement and fluidity, examples, don’t let your major discourage a pair of primary-colored, industrially inspired heels reminiscent of LEGOs. with some even featuring a smooth color you from landing a position outside its transition from neckline to hemline. prescribed job offerings. Many bright, young minds from various Marc Jacobs 6 majors leave Philadelphia University Perhaps one of the most well- 3 4 to become designers and managers for known American designers, top retailers, entrepreneurs, special Marc Jacob’s new collection is event directors and television-reality- characterized by chic, slinky series winners. Some of these former dresses accented with a metallic students can’t even describe their job touch and black tulle. Lots of titles because their duties range from “V” and asymmetric necklines color development to public relations and and touches of crazy, bright- beyond. Because of this, it’s important to colored floral patterns are used consider your personality and goals when to contrast the more reserved discovering the career path that is right pastels, classic-cut jackets and for you. slacks. If you’re majoring in fashion design 5 and want to make a decent wage, get Michael Kors together with fashion merchandising Known for his consistently or fashion industry management majors chic and classic collections, and open a small boutique or tailoring Michael Kors fans will not business in your neighborhood. If more be disappointed by his aggressive, try making your way into a slightly more adventurous global brand, head-up operations for a pieces this season. The multi-billion dollar company or jump into most notable pieces in his 1 the world of textile design. If you’re collection are his coats: a real go-getter, earn degrees in other camel trenches become areas, such as journalism, and land a job more playful with fur- writing for a fashion magazine. trimmed collars and Use your imagination to find your own leopard-print lining. career path and start researching job Kors’ collection also opportunities. 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