From the moment I starting my educational path I knew four years wouldn’t be enough to fill me with all the dimensions of the fashion industry. This led me to make my decision to apply for the M.S. Global Fashion Enterprise degree. When asked how this program at Philadelphia University would benefit me, I will begin by giving a background on my previous education. I started my undergraduate degree at Buffalo State College in upstate New York pursuing a Bachelor degree in Fashion Merchandising. After being in the program for a year I was confident in knowing I needed a change. My journey changed drastically when I moved down to sunny Fort Lauderdale, Florida where I transferred to the Art Institute under the same major. I will be graduating …show more content…
From the beginning I have always promised to never stop learning, I view my education not only as training to master a skill but as a lifestyle. Answered simply, Philadelphia University will be my new outlet for learning the latest in the fashion industry. It will allow for me not only to study the past, present and future of fashion, but it will give me a chance to research and peruse my interests within the field. Foremost the Global Fashion Project I will take part in during my curriculum will not only impart career driven aspirations, but it will elicit my passion of gaining real world experiences outside of the classroom. Additionally I would like to take part in your Graduate Student Assistantships as a research. The opportunity is my driving ambition during my time at the …show more content…
In addition to pursing my full time Bachelor of Science Degree in Fashion Merchandising, I was involved in the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale’s Honor Program. This opportunity was split up into four courses and consisted of me planning and executing nine fashion events that were either private or were coordinated around the Fashion Design Department. Some events I have helped in coordinating are, the Mercedes Benz Fashion Swim Week, Indie Fest, Joe DiMaggio Baby, Love and Family Expo, Not My Daughter Breast Cancer Awareness, Chocolate Allure, Simon Fashion Now, Worth Avenue and Winterfest Boat Parade. The final project of this program was to plan a successful fashion event on my own. That event was a gallery exhibit, called ‘Exposed’ which showcase fashion styling imagery and the final Fashion Design Bachelor Degree graduates final collections. The show was a success and allowed me to master my skills are an event
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With African Americans being apart of the fashion industry, they faced many hardships. However, they created a distinctive voice in the history of fashion. Throughout the early twentieth century, Blacks designers influenced the fashion industry in America, having, “a system and structure for maintaining their particular type of fashion.” African American fashion was very popular and caught the attention from the media. Department stores held successful fashion shows, screened fashion movies, and staged fashion pageants. Fortunately, African Americans were allowed to attend these events, yet they were not welcomed. Fast-forward to today, the fashion industry has opened up several doors for African American designers, stylist, and models. However,
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Besides all the fancy clothes, bags and accessories that we all love so dearly, there are also a lot of negative effects in the fashion industry that has a big impact on society. One main issue that I would like to accentuate is how the fashion industry portrays women through a distorted perception.
Fashion exists all around world ever since mankind started living on the Earth. The ways people live have changed as well as fashion changed drastically through out the human history and people are looking for fashionable and also comfortable garments that can be wear at any occasion. Simplicity and silhouette that allows the body to be comfortable while being active has also became one of the leading fashion trends in 1900s. Because of the relationship between sportswear and American lifestyle, its evolution drastically changed the fashion industry during 1900s.
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Thesis: With the unregulated practices that goes on in the Fashion Industry, change is one notion that this abusive yet glamorous business have yet to see.
Ultimately, throughout my life, I will launch my own collection and consult a firm on fashion industry. First of all, as I am looking forward to be a fashion company consultant, not a fashion designer, studying on fashion merchandise is more beneficial than any other majors. Since, LIM particularly focus on fashion merchandising, learning earned from LIM will assist me to leap several obstacles toward my dream. Second, I believe it is helpful to live in the actual field, where I am surrounded with the ones who lives with fashion. I have a belief that students with precise future plans are more likely to succeed and also people around them would be able to get positive influences.
As Ralph Lauren once said, “Fashion is about something that comes from within you.” I desire to have my own clothing line and express myself through my clothing. The Academy of Art University, the fashion school, is best known for its fashion courses, and will provide me with the right amount of education to succeed in the fashion industry.
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In the twenty-first-century fashion world, fashion no longer refers to clothing trends and accessories. It is any sort of production of goods and services that have a business or cultural value. Fashion is so important in today's time, not just socially but economically as well. In today’s time, nothing is able to exist without some sort of uniform or line of fashion. Fashion sets the tone in almost any area of activity no matter what event, place, or reason, people are always questioning what is proper to wear and if it is in. One concern or mutation in the fashion world is the speed of consumption and renewal by the logic of fashion that is being accelerated year after year, generating visible effects such as the depletion of natural resources and the alternation of the environment. Younger generations do not take interest in past events because most say that they were not born at the time when the event happened so it is not as important to them but it
This article is about the overall impacts of fast fashion. The particular section referenced discusses possible solutions and alternatives to fast fashion. It talks about how it is possible to produce environmentally friendly clothing through the use of organic cotton, bamboo, hemp, and other fiber crops that require less pesticides, water, and other inputs. It goes on to share how certain brands are beginning to implement the model of sustainable clothing. The point of this article is to introduce readers to the topic of fast fashion, give background, and show readers what they
Imagine the feeling, while fashionistas are watching the runways of Paris, London or Milan to see what is happening in the fashion world, they also sit on the edge of their seats to see what Cape Town, South Africa is bringing to the stage! Priceless! Proud!
While growing up, I realized the benefits a person has when they personally own their own business. You can make your own schedule, personally control your finances, and essentially have complete control of your business Of course upon this realization; I came to the conclusion that I was going to be my own boss. I have always taken pride in how I present myself including how I dress. The limitless nature of fashion and its versatility has always intrigued me. One empowering aspect of clothing that is so fascinating is how it enables people to express themselves. Because of these interests, I have come to the conclusion that I wish to own a fashion boutique. In order to pursuit the path of becoming a fashion boutique owner, it is essential that I obtain a degree in business management, evaluate my own skills that make me ideal for the job, and
The philosophy with which I approach my education are that all institutions of learning are somewhat like a factory assembly line, where students are molded and are expected to meet certain specific standards by the time they graduate. Education is significantly important for a positive future. Education allows people to reach their fullest potential and help others later on reach their fullest potential. In this paper in I will try to provide information on how I came about choosing my career choice in the fashion industry, from academic excellence, life-long learning, collaboration, openness, integrity, and service.