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OPEN HOUSE next Saturday! March 11, 10am-noon
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March 2017
Behind the SeamsWhat's new this month at the School of Fashion Design
Dear Jay,
I'm excited about this issue because it reallyshows all the dynamic work being done by ourstudents and alumni. We have several studentand alumni shows coming up, especially ofcourse our annual student benefit fashionshow. And some new and re-introducedclasses this summer. So if you haven't been into SFD in a while, or you're a new prospective
student, now is definitely the time to come check us out.Summer classes begin June 5. We are always open forquestions and visits. Enjoy!
Dr. Denise Hammon, PresidentSchool of Fashion Design, founded 1934
EVENTS!March 23, 7:00-8:30pmThe School of Fashion Design is proud to presentEleanor Wood-Prince (1911 - 2008): A Lifelong Love of Fashionvintage fashion on view at the School of Fashion Design
School of Fashion Design alumnus Sandy Wood-Prince Collins, Class of 1979, has generouslydonated the garment collection from the estate of her grandmother, Eleanor Edwards Wood-Prince, to inspire, delight, and inform the entire SFD community. Eleanor and her husbandWilliam were art collectors and philanthropists, traveled extensively, and were friends with Frenchartist Marc Chagall. The couple was responsible for persuading Chagall to produce a work forChicago. Chagall's "The Four Seasons" mosaic is now one of the city's most admired works of art. "Grandmere loved fashion, both French style and American ease," says Sandy. "She was athletic,travelled the world, and was deeply involved in the arts, charity, and politics. She inspired in mea love of art and fashion, which led me to the program at SFD in the late 1970s. I have greatmemories from that time, and have benefitted from my SFD student experience in countless
ways." This exhibit is made possible through the generous grant from the Prince Charitable Trusts, andwith curatorial assistance from Daniel Faucher, Senior Instructor at the School of Fashion Design.please RSVP: [email protected]
April 28, 5:30-7:00pm"Ornamental"fine art paintings by Class of 1983 alum and fine artist Catherine Carter.
"Lines hold for me many deeply rooted personal associations. I enjoyed exploring the naturalworld as a child, so my lines echo the intricacy of branches, spider webs, roots, and vines. Istudied dance in my teens, so my lines trace the pathways of the human form whirling throughopen space. My working career began in the fashion industry, so my lines mimic the twisting andlooping fibers of fabric weaves. I am a writer as well as an artist, so my lines transcribe thepatterns of hand-written calligraphy and printed text. The lines in my paintings combine all ofthese influences, experiences, and interests to describe a sense of joyful motion and cyclicalenergy. They tell a story - not a clear-cut narrative, but the suggestion of ever-unfolding changethrough alternating tension and release. They celebrate the rhythms of life."
"Filigree Square 9" - acrylic on canvas, 20" square
Catherine has exhibited her paintings in solo shows at the Genovese/Sullivan Gallery and theDanforth Art Museum, as well as in three-person shows at Framingham State University, PineManor College, and Bristol Community College. Her work has been on view at the United States
Embassies in Oman and Cameroon, in addition to the Chrysler Museum of Art and the MarinMuseum of Contemporary Art. As an independent curator, she has proposed and presented groupdisplays at Mount Ida College, Fountain Street Fine Art, and the New Bedford Art Museum.Catherine's artworks are held in public and corporate collections including the Boston PublicLibrary, Massasoit Community College, and Meditech Information Technology.
Stay tuned for exhibit hours, but save the date for the April 28 reception.please RSVP: [email protected] more at her website: Catherine Carter Painting
May 11, 5pm and 7pmThe School of Fashion Design is proud to presentCOLLECTION 2017annual student benefit fashion show, presented at the School of Fashion Design
photo by Jay Calderinchoose from two seatings: 5pm & 7pmDoors open and seating begins 15 minutes prior to each show.Shows will begin promptly.$50, guaranteed seatingYour purchase supports scholarships and programs for SFD students.Tickets by phone using credit card, call 617-536-9343or check made to "School of Fashion Design," to 136 Newbury Street, Boston MA 02116
Featured course: Shoe DesignIf the shoe fits . . .
SFD is pleased to offer an introductory class in shoe design this summer with Michael C.Wyshak. Michael is a passionate collaborative women's fashion footwear designer working withiconic American design houses. Michael is design-driven, artistic and has a proven track recorddelivering successful, brand-relevant, innovative products. He is currently Creative Director MCWDesign Inc in NY, and has previously designed for brand name clients such as Bandolino, HHBrown, UGGS, and more. Michael is a 1993 graduate of the Accessories program at FIT.
We are so pleased Michael will be teaching Shoe Design at SFD this summer!This specialty studio course introduces students to the development of various types of footwear.Students will learn about foot and shoe anatomy, the materials and processes involved in shoedesign, creating patterns, sketching footwear, and footwear branding. Projects will include thedevelopment of sneaker and resort wear concepts plus other footwear design.
Wednesdays 5:30pm - 10:00pm. Reserve your seat today.
Student Spotlight: Sydney Siagel
Sydney is a second year student at SFD and will graduate with her Certificate in Fashion Designthis May. See more of Sydney's work at our May 11 Student Benefit Fashion Show.
Faculty Spotlight: Joe CarlSFD Instructor
photo by Jay CalderinJoe Carl graduated from the School of Fashion Design in 2005. Since then, he has been workingas Assistant to the Designer at Daniel Faucher Couture. Joe is an instructor at The School ofFashion Design and Massachusetts College of Art & Design. He also co-teaches Fashion Academy,SFD's popular high school fashion program. Joe is currently working on earning his Masters
Degree in Fashion Design.
Alumni Spotlight: Anthony Ferrara, Class of 1962Currently on display in the SFD fashion galleries, we are honored to exhibit the work ofrenowned metal mesh fashion designer Anthony Ferrara.
Nichole Murphy in Ferrara mesh halter_photographed by Jean Renard
Exclusive designer for Whiting and Davis, the
world's leading producer of metal mesh, Mr.Ferrara was commissioned to create anexclusive design for Absolut Vodka. The"Absolut Ferrara" campaign featured a silvermesh mini dress, and an 18 karat gold dress.Mr. Ferrara's designs have been featured in thepages of Cosmopolitan, Harper's Bazaar, theSports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition, Vogue andVogue Italia. Numerous celebrities havepurchased or worn Mr. Ferrara's work, includingHeidi Klum, Katy Perry, Paulina, ChristieBrinkley, Jerry Hall, Niki Taylor, WhitneyHouston, Cher, , Farrah Fawcett, Tina Turner,Barbra Streisand, Diana Ross, Courtney Love,Jamie Lee Curtis, Joan Rivers, and others. Mr.Ferrara is a 1962 alum of SFD, and receivedSFD's Isobel S. Sinesi Lifetime Achievement inFashion Award in 2002.
Katy Perry in Ferrara Mesh in People Magazine
SFD Alumni on Instagram
Christina Roselle, Class of 1973Christina was commissioned to make cross body bags for a group of women going on a tour ofCuba, as a gift from the organizer, and a wine bag for each man. Each bag is unique and usesinterior design fabric samples.
Denise Hajjar, Class of 1977Now in Denise Hajjar Boutique: the new Andrea Valentini handbag collection.Denise Hajjar located in Intercontinental Hotel in Boston, 510 Atlantic Ave.
Daniel Faucher, Class of 1982Daniel Faucher Couture
Catherine Carter, Class of 1983Fine artist, Catherine Carter Painting
Daniela Corte, Class of 1999Daniela Corte, Inc.
Erin Kaya, Class of 2002Dancewear designer, & Owner of Aurora Ballroom Studio
Gina DeWolfe, Class of 2009Owner & Designer, DeWolfe Leather Goods, Newbury St. Boston
Emily Leskovitz, Class of 2010Design & Alterations
Kinda Touma, Class of 2010Kinda Touma Design
Candice Wu, Class of 2011Candice Wu Couture Bridal
Meghan Doyle Wilkinson, Class of 2013Owner & Designer, Tallulah & Poppy
Lilian Barbosa, Class of 2014Co-founder & Designer, Oola Sportswear for modest women
Jenny French, Class of 2014Designer, Jenny French Collection
Jenny French also serves as Head Costume Designer for Boston Film Family. Pictured here is her"Witch Hunter" jacket and "Hell Fire" corset. A still from the award winning release "WitchHunt."
From the Archives
Founded in 1934, The School of Fashion Design is the only educational institution inMassachusetts dedicated exclusively to the study of fashion design. For over 80 years, we haveprovided our students with a solid foundation in apparel design and construction that you won'tfind anywhere else.
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