Chicago's Top Young Designers Design Fashions Inspired by GM Vehicles
CHICAGO, (SLFP.com) April 6, 2003 - Students of the International Academy of Design and Technology (IADT) will bring the ultimate fashion accessory - a General Motors vehicle - to life at their annual fashion show, "IMAGINE 2003," on May 22, at the Great Hall inside Chicago's Union Station.
General Motors' North Central Region and IADT are joining forces to add a new dimension to this year's show by challenging students to design fashions inspired by GM vehicles and their parts. The automotive-inspired fashions will be revealed, and awards for the top two designs will be presented at IMAGINE 2003.
"General Motors builds 'gotta have' vehicles with compelling and innovative styling," stated Eileen Healy, General Manager for General Motors' North Central Region. "We got involved with IMAGINE to inspire future style makers through a unique design competition and to support their efforts with meaningful awards."
IADT students will compete for two General Motors awards by designing clothing inspired by one of five GM vehicles. The senior-level winner will receive an all-expenses paid trip to "Eyes on Design," a weekend-long design event at the GM Technical Center in Warren, Mich. The junior-level winner will receive a monetary scholarship from GM.
Erin Shea, IADT's Program Director, Fashion Design, added: "We are delighted to welcome GM as this year's IMAGINE title sponsor. Their close involvement in this annual event presents a lot of exciting opportunities for students to challenge their creative abilities and stretch their design talents in many new directions. We are excited to collaborate with GM and our other sponsors to make IMAGNE 2003 a real success for our students, fashion and business colleagues and for the general public."
IMAGINE 2003 brings together student works from all IADT design and technology programs, including: original women's and men's clothing collections by IADT's fashion design students; logo, poster, program and photographs by advertising and design/computer graphics students; computer, audio and 3D animation by multimedia and design students; technical support by PC/LAN and eCommerce students; set design by interior design students; and show production by merchandise management students.
Located at One North State Street, IADT-Chicago is an accredited, four-year college that offers bachelor's and associate's degrees in a variety of disciplines based on a strong heritage in fashion and an expanding emphasis on high technology education.
Council of Fashion Designers of America Announces Nominees and Honorees For 2003
NEW YORK, (PRNewswire) April 6, 2003 - In recognition of their contribution to American fashion this past year, the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) has announced that Carolina Herrera, Marc Jacobs (for his signature collection), Donna Karan, and Narciso Rodriguez have been nominated for Womenswear Designer of the Year. The 2003 CFDA Fashion Awards winners will be announced at the annual gala, underwritten by Swarovski, on June 2 at The New York Public Library.
The CFDA also announced that Sean 'Puffy' Combs for Sean John, Michael Kors and Ralph Lauren have been nominated as Menswear Designer of the Year, while Carlos Falchi, Marc Jacobs (for his signature collection) and Ted Muehling have been nominated as the leading Accessory Designers.
Lazaro Hernandez & Jack McCollough for Proenza Schouler, Zac Posen and Behnaz Sarafpour have been nominated for the Swarovski's Perry Ellis Award for Ready-to-Wear, which has been renamed this year to spotlight the underwriter's commitment to supporting young American fashion talent. There will be two awards given, one for ready-to-wear and one for accessories. For the Swarovski's Perry Ellis Award for Accessory Design the nominees are: Brian Atwood, Holly Dunlap for Hollywould and George Gublo & Michael Spaulding for Gunmetal. The winner in each category will receive generous financial support from Swarovski and special access to the company's crystal resources.
"The CFDA Fashion Awards, the night when our industry gathers as a community, is a fitting tribute to the designers, nominees and honorees that represent the diversity and artistry of our industry today and for its future," said Peter Arnold, the executive director of the CFDA.
"It is an honor to partner once again with the CFDA on this special occasion, and we are thrilled to pay tribute to all the nominees and especially this year's candidates for Swarovski's Perry Ellis Award. We look forward to recognizing these individuals for their achievements in fashion and accessories, as well as supporting their future," said Nadja Swarovski, Vice President of International Communications.
The 2003 CFDA Fashion Awards will be co-chaired by three prominent CFDA board members: Calvin Klein, Carolina Herrera and Vera Wang. The evening will be generously underwritten by Swarovski, the internationally renowned purveyor of cut crystal. The nominees and honorees were selected by over 420 fashion designers, press, retailers and stylists.
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