Philadelphia University Spring 2003

Bravo!

Extraordinary student work takes center stage for a night to remember.This year’s Annual

Fashion Show is scheduled

for Tuesday evening, April

22, 2003, at 8 p.m. At cur-

tain time when the music

begins, the dreams and

inspiration of Philadelphia

University Fashion Design

students will take form and

glide down the runway.

The show, organized and

produced by Fashion Design,

Fashion Merchandising and

Fashion Apparel

Management students of

Philadelphia University, is

the largest event of its kind

in the Philadelphia region.

In addition to the hard work

of students and fashion fac-

ulty, the show is made pos-

sible through the support of

our sponsors, which include

Independence Blue Cross,

Commerce Bank and

Commerce Capital Markets,

Strawbridge’s, Tasty Baking

Company, Joneswear and

MothersWork. Without their

generosity, this production

would not be possible. We

are indebted to them for the

opportunity to stage this

event in the Academy.

The entire Philadel-

phia University

community proudly

acknowledges the

effort, creativity and

dedication required

to produce a fashion

extravaganza such

as this.

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A public a t ion written byP h i l a de l p h ia University Fashio nD e s ign, Fashion Me rc h a nd i s i nga nd Fashion Apparel Ma na ge me nts t ude nts for fellow stude nt s, fa c-u l t y, staff, alumni and frie nds oft he Un i v e r s i t y.

E D I TO R

Amber HasulakFashion Merchandising major

W R I T E R S

Amy Burger, Renee Gonzales,Amber Hasulak, Abby Hertweck,Courtney Hufhand, Tara Hunter,Melissa Nase, Lauren Newmark,Pia Roselle Panaligon,Jessica Rimmer, Emily Scott

P H O T O G R A P H E R

Danielle Swain

A D V I S O R S

Doreen BurdalskiAsst. professor; coordinator,Fashion Merchandising Program

Clara Prezio-HenryAsst. professor; director,Fashion Design Program

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After afrigid winter,warmer daysare upon usand we canfinally slipinto the freshstyles we’vebeen eyeingfor months.

Especially exciting are lady-like silhouettes and classic,but trendy polka dots, which Iam completely obsessing over.Warmer days also bring theend of spring semester and ofcourse our Annual FashionShow at the Academy ofMusic. I can’t wait to see ourfabulous creations come tolife on the runway. Enjoy theshow, as well as this springissue filled with all the impor-tant fashion and beauty infoof the season!

From the Editor

Amber Hasulak

T W O

Spring 2003

ocus on . . . Tr e n d sDo It Yo u r s e l fBy Cour tney Hu fhand

Nothing is hotter thisspring than do-it-yourselffashions. This trend haseveryone reconstructing theirclothes for an individual look.Do-it-yourself is so popularthat it even has its own nick-name, DIY. Spring also hasthe ladies going down to theirbare essentials to keep cool inthe hot weather. Lingerie ishitting the streets as outer-wear. So, what’s better thanpairing DIY and lingerie tomake something sexy andunique for this season? Hereare a couple ways to createsome DIY lingerie tops.

The Return of Mini SkirtsBy Mel i s sa Nase

Summer is fast approaching, and with it comes thereturn of skin-baring clothing; the mini is back. Many, how-ever, will argue that this famous skirt never left since itsdebut in 1966 by London designer Mary Quant. Although themini skirt may not have been at the forefront of all collec-tions during recent years, this year we see it on almostevery runway and in every store flaunting countless styles,colors, and patterns.

While the mini is relatively young when compared to itsfashion counterparts, the influence and popularity of thistrend is nearly immeasurable. During the 1960s, the newshort length of the mini symbolized important feminineideals of sexiness, fun, and freedom. Today, the mini skirtmay not hold the symbolic value that it once did, but theappeal remains the same. From cute, colorful beachwear toclassic black for a night out, there are such diverse ways tosport a mini skirt. So go find a mini that suits you, andreveal those gams that were hidden away all winter!

What you’ll need: twoslips, scissors and ribbon.

Top 1: Put the elastic ofthe slip around your waist andpull the material up aroundyour chest and arms. Withscissors, cut holes where yourarms would go through theslip. When you put your armsthrough the newly cut holes,the excess material of the slipwill drape in the front andback. You now have a sexy70s style lingerie shirt.

Top 2: Take scissors andcut tiny 1/2” slits just abovethe hem of a slip. (As many asyou like.) Now, take a ribbonand weave it through theslits, leaving the untied endsin the front. Put the elastic

of the slip around your waistand pull the slip up aroundyour chest. Tie the looseends of the ribbon, above thebust line, to keep the slip inplace. Now you have a sexystrapless shirt.

Use these simple direc-tions to make your ownunique lingerie fashions.You will stay cool and lookhot this spring.

Photos fromMercedes-BenzFashion Weekwebsite.

Spring up the Vo l u m eBy P ia Ros el l e Pana l igan

Make a show-stoppingappearance this spring! It’s nosecret, as magazines such asElle and Cosmo, and hairexperts can tell you — it’s allabout volume. Tell your hair-dresser you want a new funkylook with layers, but this timespice it up with a sleeker andmore feathery mode that canbe brushed away from theface. Hairstylist RiccardoMargiorre of RiccardoMargiorre Salon in Manhattananticipates, “Hair is no longerjust straight or flat. Hair thisseason is more styled andshaped with more movementand texture … long or short,it is no longer shaggy. Layersare longer and softer and havecurves that move away fromthe face … color this seasonis earthy, richer, deeper andwarmer … highlights or low-lights, one or two differentfrom the base color ... subtle,not drastic, defined but notchunk," he offers. “Add bangsthat you can sweep to theside with some color that willcomplement your skin tone.”

Spring/Summer 2003 By Re nee Gonza les

This spring, designers areoffering a wealth of colorsboth bold and smooth, withjust the right amount ofpiquancy.

As in many industries, theeconomic climate is a majorinfluence on 2003 colorschemes. Designers are givingcustomers newfound energythrough the use of full chromehues, as they look to theprosperous times of the 1920sand 1960s, and to the glam-our of the 1930s and 1940sfor inspiration.

This season, there aremore reds than ever. Theevents of last year and theresurgence of patriotism helpto account for this. Expect tosee blues such as icy, calmblue-greens; turquoise; deeparctic blues; and atmosphericpurples, to complement thelacquered reds of this season.This spring, designers are alsousing “cheeky” hues, the mar-riage between pink and peach,in their collections. Designersare using this peachy-pinkcombo in everything from lin-gerie to home décor. Nowardrobe is complete this sea-son without a touch of thisnew, flirty hue. Technologyand special color effects areinfluencing color themes. We’llbe seeing a fusion of fashion’swarm, comfortable colorscombined with technology’sbright, high-energy hues.Metal coloration also adds anew direction. The newness ofliquid silver, and its technoinfluence when fused withgold or white, is equallyimportant to the shimmeringelegance of golden tones andthe opulent impact of silver.The merge of silver and goldtranslates well into luxuryfashion this spring.

To sum it up, this spring’scolor palette is sure to bring asense of assurance with justthe right dash of spice.

Focus on . . . F a c e

Focus on . . . H a i r

T H R E E

Elle beauty columnist EvaChen’s article, Dye Hard rec-ommends, “Women with rosycomplexions stick with coolerhues such as pale ash orchampagnes and those withtawnier skin use warm shadeslike honey or caramel.” Forvery curly hair, don’t worry, letyour curls naturally flutter.According to style.com, tradein your straightening irons forcurling irons and create rum-pled waves. For an eveninglook, Spring 2003 demandsdo-it-yourself buns, as seenon runway shows, such asDolce and Gabanna’s Spring2003 Collection. Don’t worry,we did not forget the guys. Alittle word of advice, forgetabout the short and highlight-ed look, dare to go more solidand rock-and-roll by layeringit up and adding bangs tosweep to the side.

Here’s a step-by-step forStyle Channel’s do-it-yourselfbun:• Blow dry hair to create

volume• Brush back and tie a

mid-way ponytail• Divide ponytail in half and

secure bun with bobby pins• Create flyaways

Beauty Trends for SpringBy Lauren Newmark

If you are going to buyone new thing this season,make it a nude lipstick.Gorgeous neutral lip colors,from creamy pink to shimmer-laced beige, were all over therunways in New York, Paris,and Milan. Not only is nudetrendy, but it's also extremelyversatile and you can wear itfor any occasion. One shadecan do it all this season, look-ing feminine during the dayand ultrasexy during thenight, either alone or whenmixed with a smoky eye. Threenudes that you should try areChanel’s Glossimer in Ovation,a sparkling champagne shade,

or M.A.C's Lipglass in FashionSpread, a light shimmeringpink that will flatter any face.Another huge trend that is allover the runways this seasonis the healthy bronzed look,as if you just stepped off thebeach. Designers fromDonatella Versace to CarolinaHerrera showed this look ontheir runways. To get it, tryVersace's bronzer in Shimmer.Stars like Brittany Spears wearit. Overall, the look for springis beautiful pink and peachytones, whether nail polish oreye shadow. It’s everywhere.Makeup artist Bobbi Brownsays to achieve this season’slook just “relax, smile …and add a touch of pink."

By Ta ra Hunte r and Amy BurgerIn this spring/summer

2003 season, one major fash-ion accessory that stands outis eyewear. The newest lookis warm-to-rainbow tints;frameless, cylindrical shapes,embellished with rhinestonesand pearls; and logos in a vis-ible spot on the arms of thesunglasses. Many fashion go-getters look forward toexpanding their look, but it isimportant to know the healthrisks and benefits of eyewear.

Eyewear should fit one’slifestyle and budget. Whenpurchasing sunglasses, keep inmind the UV protectionoffered (dark lenses are not

always protective),lens shape, andcorrect fit.Options

includephotochromat-ics, in which

lenses adjust tolight levels; and polarizedlenses that reflect glare. Somelow-cost, stylish sunglassesmay damage sight and causeproblems in the future.

Splurge: G uc c i $ 1 3 5 . 0 0

C h a nel $125.00Missoni $115.00

Save: Nine West $16.00

Fantas-Eyes $ 6.50Euro Eyewear $ 3.00

All offer identical looks andstyles. Be aware of what youare buying, based on the widerange of prices and healthbenefits.

Focus on . . . A c c e s s o r i e s Focus on . . . C o l o r

Jennifer PetersBy Jes si ca R immer

ForJenniferPeters ’01,one of theyoungestCollegeRelationsmanagersfor

Federated Department Stores,hard work certainly has paidoff. All who know her seemore great things in herfuture.

Jenn’s interest in fashionbegan at a high school careerday when she was impressedby “Dr. Judy,” the head of thehigh school’s FashionMerchandising Program. Shedecided to learn more aboutthe industry and enrolled atPhiladelphia University.

During freshman year,involved in FIA, Jenn wenthunting for jobs that wouldmake her more marketable. Adetermined go-getter, sheinterned with Polo RalphLauren five days a week, andworked at Bloomingdale’s twodays a week. At summer's

end, she continued workingfull-time at Bloomingdale’s,and maintained a full-classschedule. All through college,Jenn worked at several moreinternships, including Boscov’sand The Gap. She studiedabroad in London’s AIU,minored in accounting, andgraduated cum laude. Jennjoined Federated's ExecutiveTraining Program for ProductDevelopment. Her love ofworking with people led toher current position as CollegeRelations manager, where sheworks with students who wantto break into the fashionindustry, manages employeeand executive relationships,and recruits from many majorsfor both the ExecutiveTraining Program and theSummer Internship Program.

Jenn Peters took advan-tage of every opportunity thatPhiladelphia University offers.I asked her for a few helpfulhints for students looking fora way to stand out from thecompetition. “It's importantto be articulate, to be a teamplayer, to show you haveexceptional problem-solvingskills and to demonstrate abil-

Every Tuesday, 11 a.m., Fashion Industries Association (FIA) meetingRoom 109, Hayward Hall. New members welcome!

S e p t e m b e rWelcome Back DayFashion Merchandising Welcome SessionFashion Merchandising Industry SpotlightFashion Merchandising Senior Advising Session

O c t o b e rFashion Merchandising Industry SpotlightSaks Fifth Avenue sponsors Fashion Targets Breast Cancer (T-shirts competition)SBA Student/Alumni Networking Day

N o v e m b e rFashion Merchandising Industry SpotlightFashion Group International

“Dare to Design Your Future”The 6th Annual Students Career Day

F.I.A. New York TripAlpaca Student Design CompetitionThe Target/CFDA Design Initiative 2003-2004Wool Fashion Design CompetitionCoates Brothers Design Competition

D e c e m b e rDesign X Fashion Show

Events Coming Up in Fall 2003

Focus on . . . A l u m n i

War Influences Fashion By Abby H er twe ck

In Fall 2003, designerswant you. Military wear is thelook designed to capture thefashion conscious with a mixthat features bomber jacketsand camouflage. This newlook is a bit more transformedand urbanized with a distinctfeminine quality. Look forrustic fabrics such as wrinkledcanvas, linens, nylons, and

worn denims. These fabricscontrast nicely with less prim-itive weaves that include love-ly satins, gabardines and sexycashmere. The industry isbreathing earthy tones for theupcoming months, and mili-tary greens, grays, khakishades, golds, and mutedoranges will be on fire.

By making a military fash-ion statement, the industry issending a clear message of itsawareness of current worldevents. The M*A*S*H andcombat-oriented silhouettes

represent a serious under-standing of the times.Hardened outerwear is beingmixed with soft lace anddreamy silk. Mixing it up isGucci’s Tom Ford, with histrench coats with their under-lying corsets; and Dolce andGabbana are swapping canvaspants with silk parachutejackets. Accessories are tied-inwith the theme too, withbuckles, grommets, and strapson coats and purses.

Pictured is lace cami andcargo pants, by Dolce andGabbana.

ity to analyze financial state-ments,” Jenn offered. “Showwhat you can do and focus onyour specific skills.”

Good advice from analumna who achieved successthrough hard work. I suggestwe follow her lead.