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ART & INDUSTRY OF FASHION

Make an informed decision about embarking on a move into a fashion career with this introduction to both the creative and business sides of style. This five-week series with fashionWEEK founder and executive director Jay Calderin covers the many facets of the fashion industry. Get basic information about specific aspects of the fashion industry, a professional's perspective on the subject, and a forum where you can begin to explore your particular interests. Begin with history, research, and forecasting, and talk about elements of design. Move along to sketching--croquis, clothes, and color--and production--pattern making, draping, cutting, sewing, and finishing. Week three focuses on audience identification and fashion show production. Then, discuss branding and marketing (including press, publicity, promotion, and packaging), and multimedia (including video, photography, Internet, graphics, and journalism). Conclude with portfolio development and career path strategies, and discover professional development options like networks and education. The format of the weekly seminars includes demonstrations and resource guides as well as question and answer periods. Be prepared to take notes and ask questions to get the most out of this insider's view of the big picture of fashion.

For more information visit www.bcae.org

STYLE SUMMIT: Working In Fashion

Don't miss this opportunity to meet leading members of the local fashion community! StyleSUMMIT provides a unique opportunity for everyone to access the great wealth of Boston fashion talent. StyleSUMMIT 2003 is the third annual fashionWEEK BOSTON forum offered to educators, students, and anyone interested in the fashion industry in the Gamble Mansion's Louis XV ballroom. Jay Calderin, fashionWEEK's founder and executive director, moderates a panel discussion featuring professionals from various aspects of the fashion industry sharing their experiences and insights about launching a fashion career. Panelists include representatives from fields including design, photography, modeling, and beauty. Visit www.bcae.org or fashionweek.org for a confirmed list of panelists after October 6. This event is designed as a counterpart to the fashionWEEK exhibition at the Boston Public Library, also entitled "Working in Fashion." A percentage of the proceeds benefit the Vision Awards Scholarship Fund.

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SATURDAYS IN STYLE at the School of Fashion Design:

The School of Fashion Design will now be open for classes on Saturdays through the fall.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN FASHION SEMINAR SERIES

SECTION I: PUBLIC RELATIONS, PROMOTIONS, AND THE PRESS

SEPTEMBER 6 – OCTOBER 11, 2003

Saturday 9:00 am – 12:00 noon

(September 6^th, 20^th, 27^th October 4^th & 11^th)

SECTION II: FASHION SHOW PRODUCTION

OCTOBER 18 - NOVEMBER 15

Saturday 9:00 am – 12:00 noon (October 18)

9:00 am – 1:00 pm (October 25^th, November 8^th & 15^th)