The House of Toi
It was in the spring of 2010 when I first had the pleasure of meeting Zang Toi. When you work for a luxury retailer,…
Gurhan: “If you want to sell at Saks, you can forget about being small.
I was perched on the settee in the Saks Fifth Avenue jewelry department, focusing every fiber of my self awareness on perfecting my posture….
Beth Bennett {fashion designer}
Beth Bennett is the creator and designer of B Trousseau Couture which caters to a client who wants custom bridal or special occasion luxury….
Transitioning from Student to Professional-ish Photographer
By Anna Ziemniak By definition, I am a “professional photographer” e.g.: I make the majority of my income by taking photographs. I have a…
So you Want to be a Fashion Stylist…. in Indianapolis?
*heavy sigh* I have tried to write this blog no less than four times. I was asked to write a post about what it…
Looks Come Second….. to Decorum in Fashion
by Misty Al-Eryani In the fashion industry it’s all about who you know and what you know; about 70% of the time. That remaining…
Nikki Blaine {fashion designer}
Nikki Blaine is one of the city’s best known and most successful designers. Add to that her responsibilities as a mom, a business woman,…
Consignment and the Designer
I am a little hesitant to write about this subject, because it will no doubt be controversial. I decided that it’s important enough to…
Student Fashion Shows: Students, put your best foot forward!
The MFW had a great turnout of student designers represented on Tuesday night for the Emergence: the new school of Midwest Fashion Student Fashion…
Big Hair, Vintage Style!
Fashion photo shoots can always be made visually more interesting by having fabulously voluminous hair. When I shot The Luxe, the concept called for…
Copyrights, Patents and Fashion
Johanna Blakley is the deputy director of the Norman Lear Center, a research and public policy institute that explores the convergence of entertainment, commerce…
Grants & Fashion Design
I think it’s a good time to open a dialog about this particular subject—that is, money that is available to help young designers. Students…
Behind-the-Scenes at a Fashion Show – no Divas allowed!
by Rachel Weigler Ah, runway shows! There is nothing more exciting than the hustle and bustle backstage in preparation of the big night. Designers, makeup…
So you want to be a model?
Leslie Turner, The founder and owner of LModelz gives advice to aspiring models When Leslie Turner decided to open a modeling agency in Indianapolis…
Inspiration Boards: The What and the Why!
Fashion inspires hair, it is that simple. As a hair stylist, participating in runway shows and photo shoots are important ways I develop ideas…
Working with Stylists…a designer’s viewpoint
Q: What do you get when you cross a five year old girl with a Mad Scientist? A: A fashion stylist! Before all the…
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