Lisette's Designs

2010-10-19T18:58:00.000-07:00

Philly FUN!! Check out these amazing portraits painted by a student attending Drexel University. They were as big as my body and were the brightest pieces in the park.

Phasion Phest 2010

2010-10-19T18:29:00.000-07:00

The University of Delaware was in the building! On September 28th, 2010 Phashion Phest was hosted to kick off Philadelphia Fashion Week. The 17th annual Phasion Phest was an event that showcased premier Philadelphia designs while the pre-show were design schools in the area and appetizers were served to create an environment of fun and fashion.

A variety of different schools participated Drexel University, Moore College and Philadelphia school of the arts just to name a few schools. For the University of Delaware three students were chosen to showcase their previous designs at the event. Emily Meres, Lauren Gollicker and I displayed designs from our Junior Draping class. It was a great event and it was filled with fun!!

Moore College of the Arts

Drexel University

2010-09-28T19:38:00.000-07:00

This summer I was extremely busy!! Along with my internship with Ravin Denim and working part-time with Ann Taylor Loft I also volunteered my time to help a company called Harlem's Fashion Row. It is a company formed to promote young black and hispanic designer. On Friday September 17th I took part in the fashion exhibit which showcased designs from Sammy B., Viscera NY, Niiamar and Telfar. I helped set up and organize the event which took place in the Studio Museum in Harlem, New York. It was a great time meet great people and learned a lot from the experience.

2010-09-21T16:54:00.000-07:00

Philly Swap is coming soon get ready it is going to be a great event that you should attend if you are in the area. It is a great event that is promoting fashion and recycling. Please check out the website and see you there.

Tickets are now available at http://phillyswap.ticketleap.com/2010/

General Admission ticket is $20
With this ticket, you’ll receive access to unlimited swapping, silk screening stations, speaker series, workshops, and kids activities.

Philly Swap Stakeholder ticket is $50
Become a Philly Swap Stakeholder and help our event grow by purchasing this ticket. You’ll receive access to unlimited swapping, silk screening stations, speaker series, workshops, and kids activities PLUS a goodie bag, Philly Swap shopping tote, and access to sewing alteration stations, stylists, and chair massages and bang trims provided by Fringe Salon.

Kids 10 and under get in for free!

Clean out your closets and bring your gently worn, clean clothing and accessories with you to Philly Swap. We can’t wait to see you…check out all we have to offer this year!

PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS:
Unlimited swapping
Over 10+ silk screening stations
Kid-friendly activities and clothing/accessories for swapping
Community partner tables
Creative workshops and demonstrations
On-hand stylists
Sewing alteration stations
Educational topic-specific talks
Art exhibition
Café will have food and beverages available for purchase
Live entertainment
Portion of your ticket cost is donated to a local charity
Free parking and shuttle from Broad Street Line

2010-09-21T16:52:00.000-07:00

Thought this was a cutie image all the shades of black barbie!!

Having FUN

2010-09-21T16:49:00.000-07:00

Exploring my skills in draping and making a simple dress in 30 minutes if only this was the end of the process ugghhhh.

2010-09-15T21:18:00.000-07:00

Esther Armah
Michaela angela Davis
Isolde Brielmaier
Invite you to talk progress,
power, presence, diversity
in the world of publishing!

"Fashion Takes a Trip to Post Racial USA?"
Welcome to a community conversation about fashion,
beauty, lifestyle, race, and representation in the media.

This Fashion Week marks powerful firsts. The presence of a range of black beauty on the covers of Elle and Vogue. The image of blackness flourishes, but how is the presence of diversity in the publishing world? We take the pulse of the industry and media. We ask which magazines have hired, who have they hired and what does that reveal about diversity in post racial USA? Black women may adorn mainstream magazine covers, but, there are no black people holding the top position of Fashion Director at any major magazine. What do you say that means for the fashion, beauty, lifestyle, media in post-racial America?

THIS FRIDAY!
September 17, 2010
6:00pm
Join us for this critical,
community conversation.
This is about your voice. Come. Be Heard.
Who’s in or out on the diversity runways of the publishing industry?

"Fashion Takes a Trip to Post Racial USA?"
is hosted by The Institute of African American Affairs
at New York University

Address: 41 East 11th St. (at University Pl.), 7th Floor, NYC
Contact: Esther Armah estherarmah7@gmail.com • Michaela angela Davismadvision@aol.com

New York Fashion Week

2010-09-14T16:40:00.000-07:00

I had the opportunity to take part in New York Fashion Week. I interned for Tracy Reese Summer 2009 and was unable to help out with the show but this year I was actually in the country and was able to be a dresser for her show. I had to travel miles before I reached my home and after an exhausting night I dressed in all black (all dressers had to wear black) and headed to Lincoln Center for the big show.

This was the first time Fashion Week was in Lincoln Center which is located uptown and showcase the top musicians and dancers. Lincoln Center was just remodeled and the tents were set up right near the main theatre. The entrance was grand and an architecturally intriguing.

Inside people were everywhere. Most people were sitting in all the different stations set up for people. There was a compact area for what seemed like bloggers all linked to there computers typing away, instant news and satisfaction for those fashionistas. I had a few sightings like Miss Jay from Top Model, Andre Leon Tally, a multitude of stylist and models and Robert Verdi.

Below is Tracy Reese waiting to get on stage after the show was complete! She's the best and I loovvved the collection. The collection was very dreamlike 1970s. Large sunglasses big floppy hats and the oh so memorable bow tie shirt which she exatrated and made the ends almost reach the knees of the models. My favorite were the usage of leather like fabrics that had small holes, it was a great textile choice and made great jackets and dresses. She also used a lot of lace and textured textiles and prints which she is known for.

Dressing for the Tracy Reese show was a whirl wind. One minute I was starting and the next it was all over. Of course I tried to take as many pictures as I can but time was so fast. I had to dress one model three times once she was on the stage she was coming right back it was extremely fast but a great experience. Below are the few photos I was able to snap of the chaos backstage.

She was my favorite model, shes gonna be the next Chanel Iman.

Students I worked with during my internship we were reunited...Katie Elks!

It was a great opportunity and I can not wait till Feburary who knows what shows I will attend then.

Design Tip

2010-09-14T16:32:00.000-07:00

The Sharpie has just become my best friend! Once I get tired of something to change it up I have just been changing the color of it. Here are a pair of Steve Madden shoes I was sick of and decided to pretty much color it in. You can do this with anything! Also if you get tired of clothing you own just dye it!!! Take a pouch and make it work. I have honestly been going crazy doing this. So good luck and enjoy!

After...mamas got a new pair of shoes!

Studio Museum in Harlem

2010-09-11T08:41:00.000-07:00

or continued inspiration I have been visiting exhibits and I came across the Studio Museum in Harlem. It is a modern look on African-American art and artist. The space is very modern chic and the high ceilings of the exhibit show create a room of endlessness. My favorite feature was the first artist right when you enter. The artist is Zwelethu Mthethwa and he created these five foot glossy highly saturated photos. It reminded me of all of my travels from the past year. The museum is free on Sundays and it is a great trip to make on a lazy Sunday afternoon.

On September 16th The Studio Museum is having a great speaker event! Please check it out!

Join us for a special conversation about fashion and art with André Leon Talley and LaQuan Smith.

A 25-year veteran of and contributing editor to Vogue, André Leon Talley regularly pens a witty, pithy column called “Life with André." He also worked at Interview during Andy Warhol’s tenure. Talley regularly appears on television and in film and can currently be seen as a judge on the television show “America’s Next Top Model.”

LaQuan Smith has designed custom fashions for artists including Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Aubrey O’day, Amerie and more. Smith’s New York Fashion Week debut was held on February 15, 2010 and he has been featured in many media outlets including The New York Times, New York Daily News and Studio Magazine.

Intersections: Conversations on Art & Culture is FREE.

AT THIS TIME, THE NUMBER OF RSVPS FOR THIS EVENT EXCEEDS CAPACITY. SEATING WILL BE ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT. AN RSVP DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMISSION.

2010-08-31T17:46:00.000-07:00

I hope everyone knows about the happening of the happening for fashion's night out!! I wish I could come up for all the events but school calls. Check out www.fashionsnightout.com for all the details on events and celebrity sightings. If you see anything amazing please leave me a comment and let me know!! Also if you buy a tshirt all the proceeds go to the september 11th memorial.

A look into the Future

2010-08-31T17:38:00.000-07:00

Levi Strauss & Forum for the Future

I am getting ready for working on my collection and my teacher brought to my attention an amazing website. I love things that are interactive and straight to the point and this is a great look into the future of fashion. Levi Strauss created four scenarios that could happen for fashion in year 2025. There are a lot of great ideas and exciting new development that the company has predicted.

Just visit http://www.forumforthefuture.org/projects/fashion-animations to view all for senarios it is a great look into what can happen to our world. We can wake up and pay attention or let the world move without us and suffer the consquences. Year 2025 is not as far as we think. I will be 35 then so designers wake up and design for a positive tomorrow.

“ Fashion Futures makes an important contribution to

the longer-term sustainability of clothing production.

By providing four provocative scenarios of future

worlds in 2025, Fashion Futures can help companies

develop responses to key social and environmental

challenges.”

Mike Barry

Head of Sustainable Business

Marks and Spencer

“ Companies need to be seeding innovation and new

ideas now in order to thrive in a resource-constrained

world. We need thought-provoking research like

Fashion Futures to help us collaborate and advocate

for the right future solutions around the most important

issues on sustainability.”

Hannah Jones

Vice President Sustainable Business and Innovation

Nike Inc.

2010-08-12T07:50:00.001-07:00

Preview of New Designs

2010-08-10T20:53:00.000-07:00

Here is what is to come...in the upcoming months. During the Spring I created two designs in conjunction with my red carpet design. I have created a ready-to-wear spin on the dress and also used the same inspiration of Charles Worth for the second dress made of glass. Styled and studio photos will come soon but until then enjoy!

Internship ALERT

2010-08-10T11:36:00.000-07:00

Looking for internships for the Fall??

Well you are not too late but you need to get started. There are only a few more weeks until the summer is just another fond memory of the past. So get looking and applying to internships.

Here are some great websites that will help you achieve this goal. Good luck with your search and let me know what you find!

http://www.ed2010.com/
http://freefashioninternships.com
http://dailyfashionjobs.com/ ( my favorite)
www.idealist.org

MBFW

2010-08-10T11:23:00.001-07:00

There is still time to apply for to be apart of helping designer runway shows for NY Fashion Week! Good Luck!

Do you want to be part of the team that makes Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week happen ?

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week represents what the cutting edge fashion events industry is all about. This is a great experience for anyone interested in a career in events, fashion, media or marketing.

Runway Venue Preparation
Designer Guest Ushers
Backstage Assistance and Set Up
Assemble Gift Bags and Press Kits
Help maintain the main event Information Desk
Assist in the Volunteer Center
Various other tasks for the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Staff

If interested please email resume and coverletter to MBFW_Volunteers@imgworld.com
Deadline for Spring 2011 shows is July 23, 2010. No Phone Calls Please.

2010-08-10T10:51:00.000-07:00

I guess it runs in the family! Check out this amazing model designed by my cousin Victoria Bryant. She is attending Tulan for her Masters in architecture. I want to have my boutique in this building! Great job cuz!!!

2010-08-10T09:20:00.000-07:00

2010-08-10T07:32:00.000-07:00

Fashion on Broadway

2010-08-03T09:02:00.000-07:00

The next thing that you need to do this summer is walk down Broadway between 34th street and 42nd Street. Parsons has teamed up with designers to showcase designs created from unconventional objects. My glass dress should be out there! Maybe ill just roll it on out there one day! But it is truly a great treat to see long side all the traffic, people sitting on the benches for there lunch break and tourist amazed snapping photos. So go on over and once again get inspired.

Nicole Miller using zippers, rhinestones, black stones and mirrors with a pleated skirt on the bottom.

Kenneth Cole (My Fav). If you could not tell this was Kenneth Cole then u need to rethink your eye for design. He loves making using black and grey!

This one was great the designer used every inch of the dressform to glue and sytle a great design.

A student from New School Parsons who used stones, yarn wrapped sticks to create the crinoline cage and wood chips to create the body. Which were all glued to the dressform.

Vintage Selling Party

2010-08-02T08:21:00.000-07:00

What more can you ask for other then a vintage clothes, cocktails and great people. Well this past weekend that is just what Randel Jacobs and David, both fashion stylist, hosted this past weekend. They hosted the event in a Harlem chic apartment where they created a boutique filled with men and women vintage apparel. Which included a mixture of great vintage finds, designer labels and straight off the runway finds. The set up with plenty of candle light, great conversation and sexy men dressed to perfection wearing golf infused RL in the 1950's, all combined tempted you to spend your money. This is just not a one time only event. Look forward to more events like this held throughout the rest of the summer.

2010-08-02T08:14:00.000-07:00

So im getting ready to get back to school and get ready for my collection. I have transformed my room and created first a studio for my designs and a wall of inspiration. All summer I have collected images from magazines, my travels and fabric swatches. I am a little nervous to make this collection but with every person I meet they are fueling my to give my all and present my hearts song.

Ready-to-Wear

2010-07-21T08:46:00.000-07:00

Floral T w/polka dot accent

fabric from TR

Draped yellow and white T

fabric from TR

Pleated bubble skirt

Fabric from TR

Metallic Stripped Skirt

Fabric from Hong Kong

Governors Island

2010-07-21T08:09:00.000-07:00

Continuing my quest to find inspiration for the creation of my senior collection I decided to travel to Governors Island. Nestled in the middle of Brooklyn and Manhattan a small island of the past is waiting to be discovered. On Saturdays and Sundays you can take the ferry over to the island for FREE! It takes off at Pier 6 in Brooklyn. This past Saturday there is a Jazz Picnic. An array of people went out dressed in there finest 1920's garb and picnicked and danced the day way. I love the 1920's and have found a lot of inspiration from this era. I know that the beading and low waist lines are something I might use in my next design. Here are a few photos from the event.

We ended the day with a spicy treat, Jerk Chicken!!! It was soooo good. If you go to the island there are not many restaurants and the best place to go is Veronica's!!! After traveling around the island on the quest for food everyone told us to get Veronica's.

Throw Back

2010-07-20T08:54:00.000-07:00

This is a throw back video of me making my first dress ever! Which happened to be my prom dress I don't know who I thought I was but I really did not know what I was doing. Looking back on it now I made the outside look great but the inside of the dress was all to unfinished edges and uneven seam allowances. I wanted to create a replica YSL gown and some what succeeded. I did all the beading at the neckline myself and just tried to work it out. This is when I knew I had a true love for creating.