PhilaU Textile Design Alums ('10) Leah Jackson and Lauren Gatto featured in Fashion Journal Summer '10.

What inspires you when designing?

Each collection has a different inspiration; some are based on visual components, some simply from words or combinations of words. As a fine arts and textile designer, I love doing research and finding my inspirations from areas of science, philosophy, art movements, worldwide street fashion and the natural world.

When did you create these pieces and what materials and construction techniques did you employ?

These garments were hand-knit in 2009 with yarns of many different fiber contents (rayon blends, cotton, wool blends etc). The inspiration for color, texture and shape is from ancient arts and metallurgy – Minoan, Sumerian and ancient African metal masks and jewelry, stone idols and god/goddess sculptures and armor.

What inspires you when designing?

My inspiration comes from my travels. I have been to over 15 different countries and have experienced many unique cultures. I feel as if I take a piece of each country everywhere I go. They are a part of me and naturally develop in my work

When did you create these pieces and what materials and construction techniques did you employ?

This is a handwoven collection for the UK women’s apparel company Monsoon. It was inspired by the actress Scarlett Johansson. I created it in Fall 2008, when I studied abroad in Galashiels, Scotland.

NEW YORK FASHION WEEK , Tom Scott - PhilaU Textile Design Alum '96

New York Times

By RUTH LA FERLA

Published: September 8, 2010

There is an exuberance to Tom Scott (Sept. 12, 327 West 13th Street) and his capacious ponchos, swingy calf-length skirts and draping harem pants. Mr. Scott, a knitwear specialist, introduced his accessories line in 2001 and added clothing two years later. The collection, built initially on chunky scarves and buttery jersey wraps that could easily double as ready-to-wear, is sold at vanguard outposts like Barneys New York and Ikram in Chicago. In recent months Mr. Scott expanded his repertory to encompass latticework dresses, popcorn-stitched sweaters and fisherman cables turned upside down. Twisted? A little. But impressive.

Tom Scott is a Philadelphia University Textile Design Alum '96.

THE fashion calendar is glutted with scores of young hopefuls jostling to make their mark during New York Fashion Week. Some will attain the brief but glorious life span of a butterfly, spreading their wings for a season or two, while others will demonstrate formidable staying power. Among the more than 100 designers showing their spring-summer 2011 collections at Lincoln Center and elsewhere around town are a handful of strikingly inventive talents who have caught the eye of influential insiders.

The 34th Annual Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft show

The Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show is presented annually by the Museum's Women's Committee and Craft Show Committee for the benefit of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Funds raised are used to purchase works of art and craft for the permanent collections of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, to fund conservation and publication projects, and to support exhibitions and education programs.

For more information please visit: http://pmacraftshow.org/

Submitted by Hyunsoo Kim

Fiber Art Calls for Entry- Deadline Oct 1st

Saturday, September 18, 2010

Some Things Looming: Handmade Holidays

Deadline: October 1, 2010 (POSTMARK)

1st ANNUAL Handmade Holidays
some things looming
Reading, PA
November 26th – December 22nd, 2010

OPEN TO ALL CRAFTS: Fiber, Metal, Wood, Ceramics, Glass
Items must be priced under $300.00

No need to cart your work to another show or trying to decide whether you have time to man another exhibit. We will take care of that for you!!

For the holiday season, ‘some things looming (STL)’ will turn the entire gallery and boutique (~500 sq ft) over to the presentation and promotion of your fine, handmade crafts. Our beautiful space, located just a few blocks from the Goggleworks to the west and City Hall and the Court House to the east, will provide just the right opportunity for you to display and sell your work. Your work will be available and publicized not just for a weekend but for several weeks during the best retail time of the year.

For more information please visit: http://www.somethingslooming.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=101

http://fiberartcalls.blogspot.com/

Abercrombie & Fitch Present Student Project at PhilaU

Philadelphia University students in the Textile Design program enjoyed a wonderful presentation and received a design challenge this week from Abercrombie & Fitch.

Pictured above, Catherine Gleason, current MS Textile Design student, talks about her experiences interning with A&F this past summer. Alongside her are Lauren Badessa, who graduated in 2008 with a BS in Textile Design and is currently working as a CAD designer with A&F and Christian Dubuque-Strenz, Director of Recruitment.

Christie and Lauren will return to Philadelphia University in November and again in January to review and critique the student work and from there, invite selected students to visit A&F in Columbus, Ohio to interview for internships and full time positions.

Industry Project - Paula Zanger

This semester students within the M.S. Textile program will be working on a project 'Motif: Visual Underpinning of a Word' with designer Paula Zanger.

Paula brings a strong aesthetic sensibility with expertise innovating branded products. Deep knowledge of design combined with experience in licensing, marketing and editorial. Silver, porcelain, glass, textiles, and paper, with specific interests in colored gemstones and organic concepts.

Paula is most recently working with her own line of holiday snowflake ornaments - Orange Howell.

Further details can be found at http://zanger.com/