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New Dress Design Ideas

2011-08-10T22:52:00.000-07:00

City Meets Country Scotland Means Style: 3rd Place

2011-07-19T15:44:00.000-07:00

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/fashion-forward-fit-students-show-off-their-scottish-style-89940977.html

Sometime late last October I was sitting inside Professor Stipleman's office working on my artwork for a senior portfolio. It was near his lunch time and Professor Hefferen came to remind him he couldn't spend too much time with me since he needed to eat before the meeting for the Scottish contest that FIT would be hosting. Professor Stipleman turned to me and in his subtle voice asked if I were going. "Yes, of course I'm going" were the words that came out of my mouth. I had seen the posters advertising the contest and had seriously considered entering but as the weeks passed my responsibilities seemed to loom over my head as they somehow always do and the contest seemed an impossible event. but forward to that half an hour in Professor Stipleman's office I was in the right place at the right time. I went to that meeting and fixed my mind on entering the Scottish Contest. My inspiration was found in Robert Burns, Barren Trees and the close link between life and death. Twelve finalists were chosen, I was among them, Christmas came and went, School began again and I started on my garment. Today, April 5th was the awards Ceremony at the Newcomb club on 14th street. I entered the elevator with a friend and fellow finalist, and professor Middleton, a former professor from my first and fourth semesters. inside the elevator we met with a Scottish contest rep. along with four models wearing finalist designs, among them was my design. We mingled, others drank, I sipped sprite, and told my friend Gislane why I don't drink. ;) then the time came to announce the winners. there was a slide show being shown displaying Scottish Fashions and then all of a sudden I saw one of the finalist garments, then another, then mine, professionally shot and beautiful. My name was announced first as the 3rd Place winner. Walking on wabbly legs and feet I made my way to the front, shook hands with an important Scottish lady and posed to have my picture taken beside the model, my design, and the important Scottish Lady.

Press Release-
http://www.forbes.com/feeds/prnewswire/2010/04/05/prnewswire201004051632PR_NEWS_USPR_____NY81149.html

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2010/04/01131913

http://boston.bizjournals.com/prnewswire/press_releases/New_York/2010/04/05/NY81149

http://www.rr.com/home/topicdl/dlt/0e9V9V79TUenD/Scotland

http://www.tradingmarkets.com/news/press-release/dint_fashion-forward-fit-students-show-off-their-scottish-style-891644.html

Senior Collection: Dubai & the 1920's

2011-07-19T15:37:00.000-07:00

In the windows at Bergdorf Goodman

2011-07-18T13:10:00.000-07:00

Gown on the Right I assisted with while interning at J. Mendel
Gown on the Left I aided in the design process of the
crystal embellishments appliqued
on the shoulder strap.

Two dresses that I had the privilege of watching
the design process from draping to realization.

"Call Me Ben" NYC ballet debut June 5th 2010, Spring 2010 internship with J. Mendel

2010-06-07T22:04:00.000-07:00

Melissa Barak Choreographer for "Call Me Ben" and former NYC Ballet member works with one of the ballet dancers.

Pictures of inspiration mounted on the boards at J. Mendel. the era was 1940's with glamor and beauty of gowns, pin stripe suits created then and redesigned now. the sketch is a concept gown for Jennifer Ringer, Principal NYC ballet dancer.

Architecture of Dance Back drop designed and sketched by the featured Architect asked to design sets for new choreography to debut this summer at the NYC Ballet.

fabric materialization ideas mounted on the wall at J. Mendel this was part of our opportunity to be involved in the design process. we would come up with as many materialization ideas as possible and then Mr. Mendel and the design team would chose what they liked and make it part of a dress.

Gilles Mendel with the NYC ballet surrounded by the costumes for

"Call Me Ben" and a few ballet dancers in costume.

A collection of designs for the NYC Ballet, I had the opportunity to assist the designers in the preparation of the long gown with asymmetrical piece made from tulle and embellished with crystals. I assisted the designers in heat setting the crystals and took photo copies and photographs to be sent to production. this piece was worn by Jennifer Ringer the Principle Ballerina in "Call Me Ben".

Madame Gres Inspired Gown

2010-01-11T10:25:00.001-08:00

Evening gown, 1954
Madame Grès (French, 1903–1993)
White silk jersey

Madame Gres inspired
Evening Gown by Carlynne Pearl
December 2009

Confection pink silk duchess satin mermaid skirt, wedding gown, with pleated crumb catcher

2009-10-28T17:04:00.000-07:00

Strapless, corseted drop waist wedding gown with trumpeted mermaid skirt. 100% duchess silk satin with 100% silk taffeta lining. Tulle skirt billows over mermaid skirt. Fresh water pearls and Swarovski crystals accent waist line below the crumb catcher.
Lace-up back
with a French bustle

size 10
$3000

Bridal: Pioneer Heritage

2009-09-18T11:45:00.000-07:00

Bridal Design

2009-09-18T11:35:00.000-07:00

CFDA competition : Beyond the Lights

2009-09-18T10:59:00.000-07:00

Modern Nomad

2008-12-12T09:13:00.000-08:00

2008-12-08T13:26:00.000-08:00

Trecking Across the Himalayas

2008-12-08T13:12:00.000-08:00

Snow Queen Fall/Winter Knit Collection 2010

2008-12-08T12:08:00.000-08:00

Snow Queen over village, Snow Queen on sled in the forest, Little Girl Kissing a Moose Painted by Edmund Dulac.

Queens
Snow
Flurries

Chunky
Knits
Warmth

Winter Holiday Collection

2008-07-25T20:00:00.000-07:00

Outside the cabbies whiz on by but here in this warm hotel am I!

Presentation at the Fashion Institute of Technology December 2007

2008-02-06T16:49:00.001-08:00

FALL COLLECTION

2008-01-17T11:27:00.000-08:00

"When the Saints go Marching in"

1930's Jazz movement represents
Harlem streets and the beautiful African-American Heritage
A story told through
A modern woman today who loves education, progression, truth, life, liberty and everything beautiful this earth has to offer.

1800 Victorian meets Charlies Angels

2007-07-24T16:21:00.000-07:00

The Enlightenment

2007-07-24T15:56:00.000-07:00

Swoon

2007-07-24T15:36:00.000-07:00

Wedding Dresses

2007-07-24T15:15:00.000-07:00

What did you say? Pompeii !?!

2007-07-24T14:56:00.000-07:00

Military Mile

2007-07-24T14:47:00.000-07:00

Into the Rest of Your Life

2007-07-24T14:36:00.000-07:00

New York City in the Rain

2007-07-24T14:20:00.000-07:00