The Institute of Contemporary Art Teen Arts Council is looking for the next generation ages 14-19 of Boston Fashion Designers to showcase their design talent at the ICA’s April 12, 2013 Teen Night: Who is R. Fong
All submissions due by 3 pm on Thursday, March 7.
Apply today! Please email a letter of interest and at least two photographs or drawings of your previous design work to:
drives@icaboston.org
(Include your name, age, school, and contact information in the email)
The 13 year old daughter of Oasis band member Noel Gallagher and Meg Matthews was spotted at in the front row of Moschino Cheap and Chic show this past weekend. Anais made a fashion statement by rocking a aqua pajama set, heart shaped sun glasses and coordinating aqua heels. The teenage fashionista is signed to the modeling agency Select and has had gigs with Paul Smith.
Alex and Alexa hosts Global Kids Fashion Week March 20, 2013 in London, England. Tickets include after party directly after the fashion show until 7.00pm. Some designers who will showcase are Little Marc Jacobs,Paul Smith Junior, Munster kids, Tommy Hilfiger,and Diesel. Proceeds from ticket sales will go to Kids Company, that supports inner city children in London.
Shop online at the gilt.com Toy shop buy 1 bear and another is sent to a child in a hospital. Only 21$ for the next 3 days. The Teddy for 2 bear celebrates the 26th U.S. president Theodore Roosevelt and his fight with his childhood illnesses.The company was started by Sharon & Lauren Bush,
The Carters have released numerous photos of their one year old but not many recent pics that show her face. A still photo hit the net earlier today of Beyonce and Blue Ivy from the singer’s upcoming self directed documentary Life is But a Dream. The film premiere’s on HBO this Saturday at 9pm.
2013 Grammy’s Toddlewood edition
New Jersey based photog Tricia Messeroux, transforms adorable kids into iconic celebrities. Check out the latest photo shoot inspired by the 2013 grammy’s. The photo’s have appeared all over social media, international mags and even E! News. Previous photoshoots have been the Golden Globes, Oscar movie posters and recapturing famous singers like Amy Whine house, Bob Marley , Etta James and Janelle Monae.
The 14 year old actress wears a frosting covered dress she decorated herself at Duff’s Cakemix in California.
I missed Macy’s Spring Fling last night, made it out to The Fashion Group NYFW at The Helen Mills Theater to support my friend Dareyna of Swarey Designs!
The Owner Kerry Quigley
As a kid, I always wanted to learn how to sew. I would stand over my mom as she whipped up tank dresses on my grandmothers singer. Eventually I was introduced to a glue gun and learned how to baste from countless hours of Girl Scouts and watching PBS. There are millions of kids in around the world who dream of being a fashion designer and creating their own clothing and accessories. In New York City, The Fashion Class is a stand out amongst the many sewing schools or workshops; It’s the only company that caters mainly to children. I describe it as a Fashion University or F.I.T for tots ages 2-18. Youngsters are able to take a variety of fashion focused classes like Lil Gal Designs for (toddlers only), Fashion illustration, Fashion Design & Sewing, Accessory Design, Menswear and Eco-Friendly Fashionistas. At the end of each semester the students appear in a full fashion show. It’s a professional production complete with lighting and a kid-sized runway!
I had the opportunity to chat with Kerri Quigley the mastermind behind The Fashion Class. She described why she started The Fashion Class and what makes the company unique.
Kerri, native Brooklynite, attended Parson School of Design and majored in Business with a fashion minor. Coincidentally, we learned that we attended high school together. The High School for Leadership & Public Service shared the building with The High School for Fashion Industries after the 9/11 attacks in 2001. During college Kerri, operated a successful small women wear line and decided to move production overseas. Unfortunately, samples and finished garments weren’t constructed correctly and she decided to close the business. Kerri began freelancing and also had the opportunity to teach fashion design at a private school in New York City. She designed her own curriculum and developed a fun and educational course. When summer came, Kerri saw how popular the class was and made the decision to rent a space in Brooklyn to host Saturday classes that mimic her previous classwork.
Sewing Class
The class filled rapidly and she began to hire staff and expand in Brooklyn as well as Manhattan. The Fashion Class has a full staff that is comprised of educators, artists and freelance designers.
Some of her favorite lesson plans are the tote & handbags, it is a simple sewing lesson but decoration and design play a big part. “This basic project becomes extra ordinary when students put their individual style stamp on their bags.” Other cool lessons are Mini top hats out of duct tape and trendy Sherpa Vests. Kerri says one of the most memorable moments at The Fashion class was in December 2012, during the last Fashion art & design class of the semester. Legendary designer Betsey Johnson came to the Manhattan studio to see her granddaughter who was enrolled in the course. “She was very nice and invited the girls to come see her studio!”
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