devouredyouth:                                  V MAGAZINE POWERHOUSE SPREAD                       LOOKING FOR THE NEXT BIG NAMES IN FASHION? THE CLASS OF 2012 ARE HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT. FIVE OF THE WORLD’S MOST ESTEEMED FASHION INSTITUTIONS INTRODUCE US TO THIS YEAR’S GRADUATES—FINISHED WITH THEIR FINALS AND READY TO WORK FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYPHOTOGRAPHY BRUNO STAUB Location: New York City Name of Program: Fashion Design Year program founded: 1944 Class size:Approximately 400 Who are some of your notable alumni? Calvin Klein, Francisco Costa, Amsale Aberra, Reem Acra, Norma Kamali What does your program offer that nobody else can? The program employs only highly experienced industry professionals to teach courses comprising curricula that are relevant and focused on indus- try standards. Describe your coolest resource/facility for students: The Museum at FIT is wonderful for our students. Selected students have the opportunity to display their garments at the museum during the end-of-year student exhibition. What is your philosophy or motto when it comes to fashion  education? “Where creativity gets down to business.” What advice would you give to aspiring fashion designers? Work hard to clearly define your brand and use the resources that FIT offers. Connect and network with visiting industry profes- sionals. Experiment, keep an open mind, and learn to accept criticism. Designing and constructing a garment may not always be a perfect experience the first time, but don’t give up. And take advantage of contests. 1. SHANNON GREEN 2. LORNA LAURENTINO 3. MALLORY WILLIAMS 4. TARA RICCI 5. ANYA SHAKHMEYSTER 6. JOSHUA MYRIE 7. MIMI PROBER 8. YENHUA WENDY CHEN 9. ANDREA LUCCHESE 10. ROSA NG

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LOOKING FOR THE NEXT BIG NAMES IN FASHION? THE CLASS OF 2012 ARE HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT. FIVE OF THE WORLD’S MOST ESTEEMED FASHION INSTITUTIONS INTRODUCE US TO THIS YEAR’S GRADUATES—FINISHED WITH THEIR FINALS AND READY TO WORK

FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
PHOTOGRAPHY BRUNO STAUB

Location: New York City Name of Program: Fashion Design Year program founded: 1944 Class size:Approximately 400 Who are some of your notable alumni? Calvin Klein, Francisco Costa, Amsale Aberra, Reem Acra, Norma Kamali What does your program offer that nobody else can? The program employs only highly experienced industry professionals to teach courses comprising curricula that are relevant and focused on indus- try standards. Describe your coolest resource/facility for students: The Museum at FIT is wonderful for our students. Selected students have the opportunity to display their garments at the museum during the end-of-year student exhibition. What is your philosophy or motto when it comes to fashion  education? “Where creativity gets down to business.” What advice would you give to aspiring fashion designers? Work hard to clearly define your brand and use the resources that FIT offers. Connect and network with visiting industry profes- sionals. Experiment, keep an open mind, and learn to accept criticism. Designing and constructing a garment may not always be a perfect experience the first time, but don’t give up. And take advantage of contests.

1. SHANNON GREEN 2. LORNA LAURENTINO 3. MALLORY WILLIAMS 4. TARA RICCI 5. ANYA SHAKHMEYSTER 6. JOSHUA MYRIE 7. MIMI PROBER 8. YENHUA WENDY CHEN 9. ANDREA LUCCHESE 10. ROSA NG