Contour 2012

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN SCHOOL OF HUMAN ECOLOGY FASHION SHOW THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2012 | FRANK ERWIN CENTER

WELCOME The Division of Textiles and Apparel in the School of Human Ecology at The University of Texas at Austin welcomes you to the annual Fashion Show.

Sponsored every year by the University Co-operative Society, the Fashion Show has continued to grow significantly since it began 13 years ago. “I get prouder and prouder every year,” said George Mitchell, president and ceo of the University Co-operative Society. “They’re fabulous! The professionalism of the show is just fantastic. You’d think it was New York City: the runway, the professional models, the design students — it’s just everything about it!”

Tonight, we are proud to present collections from the 2012 graduating seniors in the Apparel Design Program.

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PROGRAM

fashion alley starts at 6:30 p.m. show begins at 8 p.m.

INTRODUCTION eve nicols, fashion show director dr. sheldon ekland-olson, director of the school of human ecology dr. david a. laude, dean of the college of natural sciences KNITTED FABRIC PROJECT fabric and awards sponsored by Candace Bellamy AFTER HOURS •jonathan shakarisaz •wendy sandoval •sofia maldonado

SO CLEAN, SO FRESH •daniela vasquez •lauren tullos •marisa chapman

MIDNIGHT ELEGANCE •albert zhou •rebekah hoffer •vivienne hoang

STATE OF THE ART •katrina raz •harrison koiwai •stefant phonthephasone

PASTEL POWER •rebekah hoffer •wendy sandoval •andrea conti •vivienne hoang •mai tran •katrina raz

STRIKING SEVERITY •kaidon ho •janie kang •albert zhou •stefant phonthephasone •samantha kidd •harrison koiwai

BELLE OF THE BALL •wendy sandoval •daniela vasquez •loan trinh •mai tran •ashley trevino •janie kang

DREAM WORKS •chandler hamilton •sofia maldonado •samantha kidd •katrina raz •harrison koiwai

INDIVIDUAL DESIGNER COLLECTIONS CARNIVAL •sofia maldonado •marisa chapman •sara essoufi •ashley trevino •chandler hamilton

STYLE TRIBES •jonathan shakarisaz •daniela vasquez •lauren tullos •lauren stewart •andrea salazar •loan trinh

EVENING & BRIDAL GOWNS TURN ON THE DARK •stefant phonthephasone •albert zhou •lauren tullos •kaidon ho •marisa chapman •rebekah hoffer

THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL •andrea salazar •andrea conti •lauren stewart •sara essoufi •jonathan shakarisaz •vivienne hoang

AWARDS PRESENTATION carla mcdonald, special guest of honor george mitchell, university co-operative society president dr. david a. laude, dean of the college of natural sciences dr. sheldon ekland-olson, director of the school of human ecology AWARDS knitted fabric garment design award, four awards evening gown, honorable mention evening gown bridal gown, honorable mention bridal gown most well-constructed collection, honorable mention most well-constructed collection most marketable collection, honorable mention most marketable collection most innovative collection, honorable mention most innovative collection best collection, honorable mention best collection SCHEDULE & AWARDS |3

MEET THE JUDGES Christina Guy, Owner of Tikini Hut

Linda Asaf, CEO/Designer of Linda Asaf

Sarah Ellison Lewis, Owner and Creative Director of Bootleg Newsprint and Bootleg, A Fine Footwear Fete

Patty Hoffpauir, Creator of The Garden Room

Candace Bellamy, Friend of the Fashion Show Ross Bennett, Founder of The Ross Bennett Collection and Contestant on NBC’s “Fashion Star”

Lance Avery Morgan, Editor-in-Chief of The Society Diaries

Rachelle Briton, Designer of Rachelle Briton Designs

Stephen MacMillan Moser, Fashion Editor for The Austin Chronicle

Gail Chovan, Creator of Blackmail boutique

Lauren Polt, Designer/Owner of chicka-d

Jessica Ciarla, Designer/Owner of Ciarla Atelier

Kate Risinger, PR Director at By George

Leonardo D’Almagro, Stylist & Wardrobe Consultant

Megan Summerville, Designer/Owner of Megan Summerville

Steven Dubose, Designer/Owner of Kirin Clothes Vivian Wolf, Friend of the Fashion Show Lauren Smith Ford, Editor and Creative Director of Tribeza magazine Sergio Guadarrma, Designer/Owner of Celestino, New York

special guest of honor: Carla McDonald

Carla McDonald is an arts and education advocate, YNN television host and the founder and CEO of Dynabrand, a national public relations firm that works with consumer lifestyle products. Prior to founding Dynabrand in 2002, Carla spent 16 years in New York working in executive roles at several of the world’s top PR agencies. Her client experience includes such fashion-oriented brands as W Hotels, The Worth Collection, Little Missmatched, TAG Heuer, L’Oreal, Montblanc and the Mouton Cadet Young Designer Award, a fashion award program credited with helping to launch the careers of Badgley Mischka, Randolph Duke and Pamela Dennis. Named one of the Austin Business Journal’s 2011 Women of Influence, Carla is also known as a style icon. A collector of vintage couture fashion, Carla has been featured in the pages of Town & Country magazine, on the cover of Austin Woman magazine, was named one of the best-dressed women in Texas by Texas Monthly, and was featured as one of the eight most beautiful women in Austin by Austin Monthly. For the 2012 UT Fashion Show, Carla serves on both the evening wear and bridal gown awards panels as well as the collections award panel. She said of the student designers, “I saw a young Dior, a young McQueen, a young Armani, a young Givenchy and a young Balenciaga — talent, creativity and promise define this year’s group of seniors.”

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photo by: Rachel Lau

Carla McDonald, TV Host, “The Arts Minute” on YNN, Founder & CEO of Dynabrand Public Relations, Arts and education philanthropist/advocate

about the theme CONTOUR

Year after year, it is not the theme that determines the designs but rather the designs that determine the theme. In cooperation with the faculty and student designers, the University Fashion Group works to find a common theme among the students’ personal styles of design. UFG starts out with several ideas and narrows down the options through discussion and a series of polls to come up with a term that describes the distinct personality of the collections as a whole. The idea is to find a common thread among each year’s group of designers and sum it all up with the selection of one theme.

This year’s is “Contour.” The students worked with various techniques and different types of fabrics to create clearly defined shapes and lines within their garments. Celebrating a designer’s ability to manipulate space in order to craft a wearable work of art, the students’ designs incorporate classic elements with modern twists.

text by: Christine Imperatore

ABOUT CONTOUR |5

photos by: Katrina Funtanilla and Rachel Lau

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BEHIND THE

SEAMS Senior designers in the textiles and apparel program spend countless hours diligently piecing together their collections for the annual Fashion Show. From initial sketching to fitting the garments to a model, creating a collection takes hard work, valuable time and a great deal of passion. After nearly a year of preparing their designs from drawings to fully constructed and detailed works of art, the students are excited to reveal their showcases at Contour.

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DESIGNERS

photos by: Stephanie Bathurst

SENIOR 8| SENIOR DESIGNERS

sofia

MALDONADO

Name: Sofia Maldonado Hometown: McAllen, Texas Collection: My collection is called “Mercado,” which is Spanish for “market.” I used Salvadoran, hand-woven textiles in silhouettes influenced by men’s and women’s wear from 18th- and 19th-century fashion.

Inspiration: I am half Salvadorian, so I was inspired by the colors and vibe of the Salvadoran market. My structural influence is inspired by a play I designed costumes for.

Best trend: bright colors and long skirts Favorite designer: John Galliano — because he is daring, eclectic and exciting; he knows drama and how to put on a great show Beneficial experience at UT: This program has allowed me to expand my creative ability while staying focused on academics. The large range of organizations has given me plenty of opportunities to experience and explore fashion hands on.

Dream job: I hope to have my own label that offers costume design as well.

Name: Marisa Chapman Hometown: Austin, Texas Style: purple, lace and gothic Collection: comfortable career-wear pieces Inspiration: floral lace fabrics Best trend: hip huggers and bust emphasis Favorite designer: Betsey Johnson — because of her young and alternative style Beneficial experience at UT: I’ve learned amazing things and have acquired great skills solely due to the wonderful faculty in Textiles and Apparel.

Dream job: fiber engineering or professor

marisa

CHAPMAN

sara

chandler

ESSOUFI

Name: Sara Essoufi Hometown: Austin, Texas Style: dark, playful and sophisticated Collection: a contrast between masculine and feminine to empower women Inspiration: bright colors, water movement and nature’s overall beauty Best trend: men wearing skirts Favorite designer: Marc Jacobs — because he has a great sensibility and way of being completely over the top Beneficial experience at UT: The fashion program at UT has opened doors for me in terms of internships, has really educated me on the industry and has prepared me for achieving my greatest potential.

Dream job: creative director for a legendary fashion house

HAMILTON

Name: Ashley Trevino Hometown: Sinton, Texas Style: classic and feminine Collection: casual and feminine resort wear Inspiration: the movie “Casablanca” and the 1940s era Best trend: the use of neon and pastel colors Favorite designer: Diane von Furstenberg — for her continuous influence in the world of fashion Beneficial experience at UT: This department taught me to never give up, no matter the task at hand.

Dream job: my own ready-to-wear label

ashley

TREVINO

Name: Chandler Hamilton Hometown: Argyle, Texas Style: simple, natural and comfortable Collection: My collection is called the Empowerment Line and was created using burlap, leather and coffee-dyed harem cloth.

Inspiration: the strong and beautiful women of Haiti Best trend: kimono-sleeved boho tops Favorite designer: I love the classic feminine designs of Diane von Furstenberg and the unique, unexpected effect of Alexander Wang.

Beneficial experience at UT: I have learned so many necessary skills and have been encouraged to do more than I ever thought I could within the fashion program.

Dream job: designing beautiful products in a fair-trade market and creating jobs and opportunities for people with no other options SENIOR DESIGNERS |9

lauren

jonathan

TULLOS

SHAKARISAZ

Name: Jonathan Shakarisaz Hometown: Austin, Texas Style: simple, efficient and effective Collection: a disco blood bath of fashion, where some have to dance and others have to kill Inspiration: artisanal bespoke tailoring techniques, laser precision and the overall pursuit of the perfect fit. It’s all about being more than fabulous — be gore-geous.

Best trend: luxury denim and hygiene Favorite designer: Hedi Slimane Beneficial experience at UT: I gained a lot of experience by having fun and experimenting with my creation processes.

Now I won’t have to worry about being under qualified for jobs!

Dream job: director of Only the Brave — watch out Renzo Rosso 10| SENIOR DESIGNERS

Name: Daniela Vasquez Hometown: Round Rock, Texas Style: vintage, whimsical and kitschy Collection: a cartoony street-style clash Inspiration: Kings Road Punk, Harajuku and other Japanese street styles Best trend: not having to follow trends Favorite designer: Jun Takahashi — because of his whimsical, macabre style that is heavily inspired by costume history Beneficial experience at UT: I have benefitted from such a supportive faculty who love what they do and truly want to see you succeed, whether you’re trying to make a splash in New York or create a name locally.

Dream job: artist

daniela

VASQUEZ

Name: Lauren Tullos Hometown: Austin, Texas Style: sporty, casual and feminine Collection: sportswear Inspiration: Hermes, the Greek messenger god Best trend: lace Favorite designer: Nike’s apparel for women Beneficial experience at UT: I have received a well-rounded, thorough and unique education that has prepared me for any job I could ever want.

Dream job: designing for Nike women’s apparel

andrea

SALAZAR

Name: Lauren Stewart Hometown: Houston, Texas Style: simple, classic and elegant Collection: mid-century modern pieces Inspiration: jet-setting in the 1960s Best trend: platform heels Favorite designer: Milly of New York — because her style is similar to mine Beneficial experience at UT: This program has prepared me for anything and everything that the world of fashion dishes out.

Dream job: head designer for Gucci

lauren

STEWART

Name: Andrea Salazar Hometown: Austin, Texas Style: experimental, textured and eclectic Collection: modernized western wear, largely constructed with leather and suede and incorporating details such as feathers, whipstitch, fringe and studs Inspiration: the western vibe from ghost towns and deserts paired with crow feathers and textured details Best trend: mixed prints and vivid colors Favorite designer: Balmain — because of his extreme use of details Beneficial experience at UT: The fashion program has definitely taught me the realities of the industry and design world. Trust me, it’s not just pretty pictures that magically turn into clothes.

Dream job: Stylist or fashion writer for a magazine

Name: Loan Trinh Hometown: Houston, Texas Style: conservative, innovative and formfitting Collection: coats incorporating origami shapes and different cuts Inspiration: Final Fantasy, origami folds and Jil Sander’s coat collection Favorite designer: Jil Sander — because of the innovative shapes she creates for her coats Beneficial experience at UT: This program has given me the opportunity to learn the basic sewing skills and advanced techniques I never even knew about.

Dream job: to work for a major company and then eventually open my own boutique

loan

TRINH SENIOR DESIGNERS |11

wendy

SANDOVAL

Name: Rebekah Hoffer Hometown: Beaumont, Texas Style: bright, fun and flirty Collection: brightly colored pieces that contrast with the combination of black, opaque and transparent fabrics Inspiration: psychedelic mushrooms Best trend: pieces that emphasize and reveal the back Favorite designer: Balmain — because of his gorgeous embellishments and innovative design.

Beneficial experience at UT: I had the opportunity to study abroad in Sydney, Australia, and learn fabulous couture techniques as well as meet designers from around the world.

Dream job: head designer for a funky and fun brand that celebrates women, like Betsey Johnson

rebekah

HOFFER 12| SENIOR DESIGNERS

Name: Wendy Sandoval Hometown: San Antonio, Texas Style: feminine, flirty and sexy, but still classy Collection: for women ages 22 to 36 who want to be young, beautiful and free to do whatever they please Inspiration: the 1960s music scene Favorite designer: Oscar de la Renta — because he offers up beautiful, classic styles Beneficial experience at UT: My education here has taught me time management as well as proper techniques that will help me forever.

Dream job: to work on the design or production team for Oscar de la Renta

Name: Andrea Conti Hometown: Mansfield, Texas Style: easy, comfortable and unique Collection: My collection is most easily described by, “it’s fun to be a girl.”

Inspiration: the women in my life and their unique personalities Best trend: metallics Favorite designer: Giambattista Valli — because his pieces are fresh, colorful and sexy Beneficial experience at UT: This program has given me better experience by pushing me hard to get everything together.

Dream job: creative designer or director

andrea

CONTI

katrina

vivienne

RAZ

HOANG

Name: Vivienne Hoang Hometown: Grand Prairie, Texas Collection: My collection is best described as simple elegance that makes neutral colors chic.

Inspiration: a softer version of the Ice Queen Best trend: sheers and peek-a-boo details Favorite designer: Chloé — because the designs for women’s wear play on masculine details in a simple elegant way Beneficial experience at UT: Textiles and Apparel is an intimate program that has given me one-on-one attention. This has played a huge role in further perfecting my design skills.

Dream job: fashion designer for a wellestablished fashion house

Name: Mai Tran Hometown: Houston, Texas Style: layered, transparent and textured Collection: dresses made from many fabrics, asymmetrical collars and accompanied by waist corsets Inspiration: a carousel Best trend: layers Favorite designer: Alexander McQueen — because of his silhouettes, fabric and embroidery Beneficial experience at UT: The fashion program at UT has helped me further develop my styles.

Dream job: working as a designer at a couture house in Paris, France

mai

TRAN

Name: Katrina Raz Hometown: Houston, Texas Style: feminine, intricate and colorful Collection: My collection focuses on using architecture and laser cutting to make sheer outfits for the summer.

Inspiration: Arie Hotel and paper cutouts Best trend: peach lipstick Favorite Designer: Vera Wang — because our aesthetic is similar Beneficial experience at UT: I’ve learned everything at this school and have benefitted from the all-around academic program.

Dream job: judge on Top Chef

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kaiden

KIDD

HO

Name: Kaidon Ho Hometown: Seoul, Korea and Corpus Christi, Texas Style: eclectic, contradicting and androgynous Collection: black, black, black Inspiration: quartz and it’s natural surroundings and origins Favorite Designers: Gareth Pugh, Alexander McQueen and Hussein Chalayan Beneficial experience at UT: learning how to materialize my design concepts into actual three-dimensional designs through my textile and apparel courses as well as developing my leadership and social media skills as Director of Social Media for University Fashion Group Dream Job: a dragon princess

Name: Janie Kang Hometown: Austin, Texas Style: simple but elegant Collection: career wear with an abstract interpretation of light through digital print Inspiration: Light Favorite designer: Alexander McQueen — because he truly understands romance Beneficial experience at UT: My educational experiences at UT have made me more well rounded in every aspect of fashion.

Dream job: working in the fashion industry

janie

KANG 14| SENIOR DESIGNERS

Name: Samantha Kidd Hometown: Dallas, Texas Style: Classic, chic and elegant Collection: My collection is for the New York girl who needs items to transform her look from day to night. I explored different proportions and textures, specifically separates that can be mixed and matched in luxe fabrics.

Inspiration: Indian and Argentinean architecture Best trend: I love digital printing and how it allows for one-of-a-kind looks that are unique and cannot be replicated.

Favorite designer: Marc Jacobs — I love his aesthetic and how he’s always pushing the boundaries without being too over the top.

Beneficial experience at UT: I feel like I have such a well rounded background due to my education and classes at UT, which have prepared me for a multitude of tasks and jobs.

Dream job: I just want to be decided! There are so many different jobs I would like to pursue and can see myself being happy doing—as long as it’s a creative position and I’m dealing with beautiful things.

albert

ZHOU

Name: Stefant Phonthephasone Hometown: Haltom City, Texas Style: minimalist, monochromatic and dark Collection: layered leather with raw, structural elements and minimalism Inspiration: “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and Gothic arches Best trend: sheer and leather Favorite designers: Rick Owens, Ricardo Tisci and Alexander Wang Beneficial experience at UT: This department has helped me develop amazing leadership skills while gaining critical design and construction knowledge.

Dream job: vampire slayer

stefant

PHONTHEPHASONE

Name: Albert Zhou Hometown: Dallas, Texas Style: avant-garde, structural and tailored Collection: I have two tailored menswear looks created by combining elements of technical fabric and pattern manipulation highlighted with one tailored avant-garde women’s look.

Inspiration: combining a classic silhouette reworked with graffiti inspired fabric dyeing and fabric treatment, and espionage/spy work mixed with tailored ready-to-wear Best trend: I don’t believe in trends; I believe in classical timeless pieces that last forever.

Beneficial experience at UT: The fashion program has benefitted my current and future career goals by laying down the foundations and principles of design and teaching me the technical skills to pursue my goals and ambitions.

Dream job: to be a professional gamer, author or screenwriter/director; or to work in some area of design, such as fashion, product, graphic, architecture, photography. I also would like to own my own business.

Name: Harrison Koiwai Hometown: Pearland, Texas Style: a work in progress Collection: a brief exploration of a perceived depth of identity Inspiration: my childhood Favorite trend: scrunchies Favorite Designer: Charles Worth — because he gave me a career goal Beneficial experience at UT: The people in this department have taught me absolutely everything I know about the importance of dress. This education is an indispensible component of the person I am today.

Dream job: Cowboy M.D.

harrison KOIWAI

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university fashion group

photo by: Katrina Funtanilla

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ince its existence, the University Fashion Group has played an integral role in producing the annual textiles and apparel Fashion Show and making sure it runs seamlessly and looks flawless.

The University Fashion Group, or UFG, is a student-run organization at The University of Texas at Austin, with a mission to promote principles from

the arts, sciences and humanities with respect to various industries within fashion. In addition to members lending their time and skills to philanthropic causes and learning from various guest speakers who attend their weekly meetings, UFG’s biggest project is its role in organizing and producing every aspect of the annual Fashion Show.

Members of UFG are responsible for

managing relationships and hospitality initiatives with sponsors, fundraising, designing and building the runway and set, arranging for models, organizing the schedule backstage on the day of the event and maintaining active public relations on campus and in the Austin community. continues on next page ufg |17

UFG MISSION STATEMENT

The Division of Textiles and Apparel’s University Fashion Group is a student organization whose mission is to promote principles from the arts, sciences and humanities vis-à-vis the world of apparel design, retail merchandising, textiles conservation and textile science.

Membership is open to all students who have an interest in the subject matter and a desire to develop their knowledge and professional skills regarding the apparel industry. Visit University Fashion Group online at universityfashiongroup.com.

With so many aspects requiring attention, UFG divides its members into committees dedicated to single areas of focus. Whatever background delivered these individuals to their respective sartorial pursuits, each member is welcomed into this fashionable niche organization and encouraged to be an active participant in whatever avenue of the industry interests them most, including social media, art direction or event planning.

This year, members of the UFG worked alongside faculty and textile and apparel seniors to determine this year’s theme, “Contour.” Whether interpreted literally as it applies to the process of constructing a garment or considered a metaphor for the way fashion serves as a form of individual expression, the title aligns beautifully with the values and ambitions that fuel the passion of UFG and its members.

Every year, the Fashion Show at the Frank Erwin Center reveals graduating design students’ final collections in a production organized over the course of the year by the members of

University Fashion Group. In 1997, the show attracted a crowd of 500; in 2011 there were 5,000 guests in attendance.

The event’s growing popularity has much to do with the hard work, cooperation and coordination of UFG officers and members. The supportive nature of the relationships of student designers and UFG members has also played a major role in the show’s continuing success.

“The whole executive team and the senior designers, everyone just works so well together,” said Stefant Phonthephasone, UFG president.

“Every year…everyone works well together, but it gets better and better every year. It becomes more of a family every year.”

Students from a range of majors and professional interests share the dedication and excitement to work together to accomplish the organization’s goals, further enhancing University Fashion Group’s continued success in tackling a fullscale fashion runway show with such style. text by: Sarah Lindig and Emily Morgan

UFG’s philanthropic activities include work at the following organizations: Austin Fashion Week, Austin Women’s Symphony League Fashion Show, Fashion Fusion for Breast Cancer Awareness, The Helping Hands Fashion Show, Project Runway Finale, New York Fashion Week for Lela Rose, New York Fashion Week for Timo Weiland, Tribeza Style Week Runway Show, Style X SXSW, Top Austin Model Finale, Austin Monthly Bridal Bash The students and faculty greatly appreciate the fashion-industry professionals who kindly donate their time to speak to the student group at evening meetings: Kendra Scott, Matt Swinney (Launch787/Austin Fashion Week), Kate Risinger (PR director for By George), Benton Buford (Benton Art & Design), April King (Fabricker), Jacqueline Fernandez (Bleach Online), Kris Salazar (former vice-president of merchandising for the University Co-op), Mayra Del Bello (Liv by Design), Jennie Lewis (visual coordinator for ZARA), Kristen Von Minden (MAKEatx), Eve Trester-Wilson (MAKEatx), Ross Bennett (Ross Bennett Collection), Veronica Ortuno (Las Cruxes), Liz Ashabranner (Frock On Vintage), Stevie Poulos (Buffalo Exchange), Marques Harper (Austin American-Statesman), Jonathan Galyon (American Icon), Alex de Mola (Cotone), Sarah Ellison (Bootleg), Rachelle Briton (Rachelle Briton Designs), Benson Roberts III (co-owner of TexStyles), Markhollan Swientek (co-owner of TexStyles), Star Lee (Dog and Pony), Michael Ragen (buydefinition.com), Tiffany Tso (Nylon Daily)

faculty advisers EVE NICOLS Program Director, Apparel Design and UT Fashion Show

KAREN BRAVO Lecturer, Division of Textiles and Apparel

Born and raised in London, Nicols has been a faculty member at UT since 1996.

She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Central St. Martins in London.

Throughout her career she has worked as a designer in London, Milan and Hong Kong. In her years at UT she has worked to develop course content and facilitate internship placement of UT students in New York. She is also the adviser to the University Fashion Group and has developed and managed the annual Fashion Show. Among the most rewarding parts of her job, Nicols lists hearing back from former students, watching current students grow into mature designers and seeing those who work on the fashion show move into leadership roles. Her goal in teaching is to help students to follow their dreams and career aspirations.

A Texas native, Bravo has worked in the School of Human Ecology for four years. She earned a bachelor of arts from the University of North Texas where she majored in fashion design and minored in merchandising.

Bravo later received a master’s degree from Central St. Martins in London. She has worked in many facets of the fashion industry including sleepwear, custom bridal and eveningwear and at one point had her own business. She says the quality of students at UT and their drive to learn is one of the best things about her job. The most rewarding thing for her is being able to share her knowledge with the students and see their experience from the other side.

OCKHEE BEGO Lecturer, Division of Textiles and Apparel Originally from South Korea, Bego has been a faculty member at UT for one year.

She earned a fashion design degree in South Korea but put her formal education in the U.S. on hold for several years to travel the world. She owned and operated multiple businesses as a high-end designer, couturier and garment manufacturer in various cities. Bego earned a bachelor’s degree in apparel design at UT and taught as a specialist on campus. While she left Austin for a brief period to work on her master’s degree in retail merchandising at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, she is thrilled to be back at UT, which she sees as her second home. She loves to see students’ faces brighten up when they have their “Aha!” moment. She wants her students to follow their hearts and dreams and do what they love to do.

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photos by: Rachel Lau and Sarah Lindig

ufg officers STEFANT PHONTHEPHASONE, PRESIDENT

ANGELI AGUILERA, VICE PRESIDENT

As President of University Fashion Group, my job is to make sure that our team works together to achieve our goals and mission in the most efficient and progressive way. Ensuring healthy relations between the officers, advisers and members is one of my most important tasks. I promote new ideas and improvements and help guide the officers on their priorities so that UFG can grow and the Senior Fashion Show can be executed more phenomenal than the last.

The Vice President in UFG is responsible for organizing and planning all of the details for both of the New York Fashion Week trips during the year. I have to email our contacts in NYC and try and work as many shows as possible. I also have to select the group of members going, look for and book hotel rooms, make an itinerary, etc. Basically everything involved in planning a trip is what I do. After all of the stress is done it’s great to get there and just enjoy the electric atmosphere of the city.

SARA KISLINGBURY, MODEL COORDINATOR

KATRINA RAZ, HEAD OF SHOW PRODUCTION

During the fall, the Model Coordinator is mostly in charge of organizing dressers for a number of local fashion shows who contact UFG for volunteers. As the spring brings to light the upcoming senior show, the model coordinator becomes the liaison between designers, models and dressers, collecting garment measurements, submitting model specifications and preferences, and organizing dressers for each model. The model coordinator is also in charge of organizing models and schedules for various promotional photo shoots.

As Head of Show Production, I help take the seniors ideas and make them into reality. For example, I figure out the general concept that the seniors want for make-up and hair and then I communicate this to our make-up and hair stylists for the show. I help with figuring out the dressing rooms for the show and make signs for those. I also help with figuring out the music selection, the mood of the show, and help plan the schedule.

MARISA CHAPMAN, DIRECTOR OF FUNDRAISING

KATHLEEN TSO, ART DIRECTOR

As Treasurer, I keep track of all the finances for University Fashion Group. My assistant and I execute fundraising efforts and meet with organizations who generously help fund our show.

Every year the show gets bigger and bigger so I have to find ways to cut down costs while maintaining the quality and increasing the professionalism of the whole production.

The Art Director’s biggest responsibility is conceptualizing and executing the stage design for the fashion show. Other responsibilities include any UFG T-shirt, poster or flyer designs.

Basically, anything art/design related is delegated to the Art Director.

TYLER NEAL, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS

KAIDON HO, DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL MEDIA

My responsibilities as Director of Public Relations revolve around handling the name and image of University of Fashion Group. I am in charge of fliers, tabling on campus, networking at fashion events, contacting media sources for show coverage, and being in charge of a PR committee that assists me. My role comprises of a lot of responsibility — handling every task requires diligence.

I am the event planner for the group in general. I have the privilege of planning the fall and spring socials and providing snacks at the general meetings. For the show I am the contact for the campus reps and the companies that we work with around Austin during the months leading up to the show. Backstage, I coordinate catering for the crew, students and models. Front of house, I oversee all duties such as assembling special sponsor donation bags for our VIP section, and welcoming and seating our special guests to their seats in the VIP section. Also for the first time this year we are having an official after party so I have the privilege of coordinating that!

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SKYLAR TEEMS, DIRECTOR OF FRONT OF HOUSE

My main goal as the Director of Social Media is to share information and knowledge with our organization as well as the UT campus on the latest news in fashion by using different social media tools such as Blogger, Twitter, YouTube and Facebook as quickly and efficiently as possible. I am also in charge of the blog committee, preparing for the PowerPoint presentations and providing video clips of the latest fashion shows for every meeting.

Asst. Head of Show: Becky Camp | Asst. Director of Fundraising: Kinni Song | Asst. Director of Public Relations: Elizabeth Allensworth | Asst. Model Coordinator: Natalie Poche | Asst. Director of Front of House: Jarie Maldonado | Director of Membership: Jennifer Koo | Asst. Art Director: Daniela Vasquez | Asst. Director Social Media: Allison Henderson | Associate Officer: Zoe Patterson | Associate Officer: Alicia Blount | Associate Officer: Anna Lawson | Associate Officer: Jenny Tavarez | Associate Officer: Kristen Cummings | Associate Officer: Kristen Raines | Associate Officer: Nickie Garcia UFG |19

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“Within my first week of working at my internship I was given a task of making clothing for two pigs that were the mascots for a notable charity event. The next day there were photos of the outfits I made in Women’s Wear Daily and the Huffington Post.”

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SARA ESSOUFI

Major: textiles and apparel Graduated from UT: summer 2011 Interned at: Adao Global, summer 2011

Major: textiles and apparel with business foundations Expected graduation: summer 2012 Interned at: Rachelle Briton Designs, fall 2011

“I had the chance to work on a few projects for Converse watches.

It was fun to see work that I had a hand in be selected for production.

The watches should be hitting stores in the next few months.”

“An amazing venture we were included on was gifting a coat to actress Carrie Fisher. The best feeling as a designer is to have people not only enjoy your work and want to wear it, but seek it and give it a platform.”

ANGELA SAENZ

SAMANTHA KIDD

Major: textiles and apparel with business foundations Graduated from UT: May 2011 Interned at: Lola Haze, summer 2011

Major: textiles and apparel Graduated from UT: May 2011 Interned at: Cynthia Rowley, summer 2011, and Michael Kors, fall 2011

Major: textiles and apparel Expected graduation: May 2012 Interned at: Marc Jacobs International (Marc by Marc Jacobs), summer 2011

“Fashion internships are unpaid, and they require hard work, a positive attitude, and dedication; however, they are extremely beneficial professionally and personally, and if you are lucky, as I was, you can also make lifelong friends.”

“This internship provided invaluable experience and opportunities that expanded my vantage point as a designer. It was so exciting to work backstage during the spring show at New York Fashion Week and to see collections come to life.”

“The thing I most enjoyed was being able to watch the progress from concept to final show. I loved being able to point out specific items I had worked on back in the initial design stages.”

INTERNS

Major: textiles and apparel Graduated from UT: summer 2011 Interned at: Celestino Couture, summer 2011

From students seeking out internships at well-established fashion houses across the country to alumni who have opened successful clothing lines and boutiques, the Division of Textiles and Apparel provides students with the experiences and opportunities needed to flourish within the fashion industry.

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Women’s assistant designer at Vineyard Vines Current Residence: New York City, NY Graduated from UT: May 2011

“I really enjoy the challenge of pushing the boundaries of fashion while also staying true to our brand.

I try to find that balance and skirt that line between wearable and avant-garde, and I think that kind of challenge is what keeps a designer sharp and creative.”

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KRISTA FERREIRA

Founder and owner of chicka-d Current Residence: Austin, TX Graduated from UT: 2005

Associate designer, fashion knits at Style&Co. Current Residence: Brooklyn, NY Graduated from UT: 2008

“I enjoy tackling new and challenging projects, such as designing and launching a kid’s line this year. We’ve also been approached with opportunities to expand into new markets, such as a private label for some very wellknown names and grow more into pro[fessional] sports.”

“I am in charge of developing fashion knit tops, dresses and skirts for one of Macy’s largest private label brands. Recently, I’ve been working on test styles to reach new customers. Getting to design and develop styles that are out of the box for us has been really fun!”

MARTINE HALL

President and head designer of Ross Bennett Collection Current Residence: Austin, TX Attended UT: 2002-2006 and 2008

Costume and production designer for “The Frozen” Current Residence: Los Angeles, CA Graduated from UT: 2007

“Giving women the assurance they will be the only one in the room wearing that dress puts a smile on my face and keeps the fire burning in my studio. But having professors who every day pushed us to look outside of the classroom and follow our passion is also what has helped me become successful and help me continue pursuing my dream.”

“I recently finished styling for an independent film ... [There’s a] satisfaction of being on set and seeing the world that the writer and director conceptualized realized by the collaborative efforts of the cast and crew. The best and most helpful thing to my career was having great teachers with open-minded attitudes who encouraged me to follow my creativity, wherever it led me.”

MONICA LI Junior designer at Vintage Couture, Inc. Current Residence: Fairview, TX Graduated from UT: December 2010

“As a junior designer, I am responsible for researching the next trends and applying them to our vintage branding or to our new trendy tween line. My job is most exciting because I get to do the type of work that most recent graduates wait years to do. I get to design clothing that is marketed nationally and see it produced and sold.” interns and alumni |29

Dr. Sheldon Ekland-Olson, Director of the School of Human Ecology

THE SCHOOL OF HUMAN ECOLOGY What is Human Ecology? In the School of Human Ecology, we examine how the physical, emotional, social and economic wellness of human beings is affected by the contexts in which we live, function and grow. We seek to improve the quality of life through research on basic and enduring human experiences across time, place and life circumstances. Our students develop knowledge through observation, interaction, research and writing. We are science-based and human-focused.

students encounter the humanities and the sciences, business and the arts.

We are the home of future physicians, museum curators, social workers, retail entrepreneurs, clinical dieticians, public policy practitioners, apparel designers and cancer researchers. We offer opportunities difficult to find anywhere else.

The Division of Textiles and Apparel The Division of Textiles and Apparel includes a wide range of disciplines.

Academic and research programs are organized into three major streams: Merchandising and Retail, Apparel Design and Conservation, and Fiber Science. Robust internships are in place

The School of Human Ecology at The University of Texas at Austin, directed

by Dr. Sheldon Ekland-Olson, offers a blend of educational worlds. Our

how to

to enhance the student experience and ensure strong career opportunities.

Unique programs provide hands-on experiences in consumer behavior, multichannel retail environments, merchandise strategy, cultural practices and customs, apparel design, computeraided design, technical design, fashion show production and event organization, fabric conservation, museum management and fiber and fabric testing.

Capstone retail merchandising and apparel design programs take students to high-profile venues. Basic research is being conducted on how bio-based fibers and specialized fabrics, and 3D technology is used to address basic human needs.

DONATE Students and faculty in the Division of Textiles and Apparel are grateful to the University Co-operative Society for their continued support of the Fashion Show. This much-anticipated capstone experience for senior fashion design students is made possible because of the generous support of alumni and friends of the Apparel Design Program.

If you enjoyed the show, we invite you to become a friend of the Fashion Show. Your gift will help to create an endowment that will support the Fashion Show in perpetuity. Gifts of all sizes make a difference for our students who produce the show and our student designers.

please accept my gift of:

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$ CARD NUMBER

My check for $_____, a tax-deductible gift supporting the annual Fashion Show, is enclosed. It is made payable to The University of Texas at Austin.

I prefer that you charge $_____ to my: circle one if applicable: this donation was made in honor / celebration / memory of: i would like more information about other ways to support the annual fashion show or other areas in the division of textiles and apparel. please have someone contact me to discuss my interest. please contact me to discuss my interest in becoming a sponsor of the spring 2013 show.

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questions may be directed to eve nicols, director of the fashion show, at karuna@mail. utexas.edu or 512-471-3230, or to lauren alexander, school of human ecology development officer, at lauren.alexander@ austin.utexas.edu or 512-471-7282.

Please Return This Form With Your Tax-Deductible Gift To: Lauren Alexander, School Of Human Ecology, College Of Natural Sciences, 1 University Station A2700, Austin, Tx 78739

a special thanks to With special thanks to College of Natural Sciences Dean David A. Laude, Director of the School of Human Ecology Dr. Sheldon Ekland-Olson, and Jimmy Earl and the staff of the Frank Erwin Center.

• Great appreciation to the University Co-op for providing the funding for this high-quality professional production that represents the excellence of UT. • Thank you to UT alumna Barbara Wofford for creating an endowment fund that provides the industry-level equipment students use daily in the garment construction laboratories.

• Thank you also to Candace Bellamy for donating the funds for the fabrics and design awards for the Knitted Fabric Project.

• Thank you to Sew Much More for donating the important equipment needed to support the students’ technical skill development.

The 2012 Fabric Scholarship The class of 2012 senior apparel design students would like to express their most sincere appreciation to the University Co-operative Society, which this year provided a special fund for the students to assist in the purchase of fabrics for their designs.

Thank You to Our Sponsors: University Co-operative Society, Cobalt Blue Hair Salon, Rae Cosmetics, Sue Webber Products, Inc., Xhorn Productions, Brenda Ladd Photography, Ed Lehmann Photography, Tribeza magazine, Austin Woman Magazine, Fashionably Austin, The Society Diaries, Texas Student Media, The Daily Texan, Sew Much More, Yelp, Angry Nun Productions, Student Government Fashion Show Production Team: Director: Eve Nicols Associate Director: Karen Bravo Associate Director: Ockhee Bego Fashion Group President: Stefant Phonthephasone

Special Assistance: Esther Schoeneck Stage Manager: Sue Webber DVD: Xhorn Productions Models: Sue Webber Productions Line screen graphics: Karen Bravo

Special Consultant, Graphic Design: David Steadman Pre-show Photography: Brenda Ladd Pre-show Photography: Ed Lehmann Runway Photographer: Michael Montague

Event Web Cast: Cheryl Bemis Production Support: Sakena Sonny-Slitine, Linda Breining, Meghan Mullaney, Melissa Phillips, Maria Acosta, David Hernandez, Mike Mckinley, Martha Berry, Lauren Alexander, Melissa Tucker, Susan Floyd, Chase Roden Division of Textiles and Apparel Faculty and Staff: Dr. Bugao Xu, Dr. Jonathan Chen, Dr. Ann Reed, Dr. Mourad Krifa, Vertica Bhardwaj, Karen Bravo, Dr. Jane Craig, Dr. Kay Jay, Nancy Prideaux, Ockhee Bego, Eve Nicols, Beth Smith Texas Student Media Staff and Students who produced this printed program: Carter Goss, Adrienne Lee, Felimon Hernandez, Bailey Sullivan, Emily Morgan, Christine Imperatore

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This printed program was created as a partnership between Texas Student Media and the Division of Textiles and Apparel. For more information about partnering with TSM, contact Carter Goss at cartergoss@austin.utexas.edu.