Its FASHION WEEK!!!! The First Week of May

To kick it off THE WEEK RIGHT we are having the movie Valentino: The Last Emperor viewing on TUESDAY MAY 4RD!

We will have the movie screen to all the viewers and immediately following we will have the DIRECTOR MATT TYRNAUER, give a Q&A.


Tickets will be sold at the door!!!
$5 for student
$8 for adults and off campus
(with every ticket purchase you will recieve a raffle for a PRIZE!!)

Flex Machine will be provided
Produced and directed by Matt Tyrnauer, VALENTINO THE LAST EMPEROR is an intimate fly-on-the-wall exploration of the singular world of one of Italy's most famous men and provides a first-time glimpse into Valentino's world of bygone glamour. Filmed over the course of two years, the crew shot over 250 hours of footage with exclusive, unprecedented access to Valentino and his longtime partner, Giancarlo Giammetti. The resulting non-fiction film is a portrait of an extraordinary partnership - the longest running in fashion - and is a story about a master confronting the final act of his celebrated career.

Come and join the FAshion Merchandising Club and The Garment District
Tuesday May 4th, 2010!!!!!!!!!!

Marina Makaron- A Designer's Story

Marina Makaron-A Designer's Story

Russian-born designer marina makaron moscow spent her life living, working and studying in diverse metropolises ranging from Moscow and London, to Paris and Philadelphia. Makaron's background lies in International Business, inwhich she earned her degree at the age of 20 at Drexel University. Upon graduation, she pursued careers as a researcher and analyst in financial, publishing and legal institutions until she decided to further her studies at the London School of Economics and later at the Higher School of Economics in Moscow, Russia. It was not until the conclusion of her second dissertation that her creative calling kicked in and her passion for design took over. With a nod to her Eastern-European roots, Makaron began experimenting with basic Russian imagery and folklore depictions. Combining her knowledge of the International marketplace with a penchant for fashion-forward design and a fondness for her culture's traditions, it was not long before Makaron created a silk collection unlike any other-- fusing within its dappled patterns the nostalgia of times past, the style sensibilities of the present and the global attitudes of the future. Endless nights of generating business and investment plans paid off in the end with the creation of her first line, marina makaron moscow .




Marina Makaron came to the University of Delaware April 14th, 2010 and wowed the crowd. She playfully shared her scarf designs with fashion design and merchandising students. She explained her process toward developing her company and what obstacles she experienced along the way. The process of packaging, understanding the consumer, developing concepts, setting selling prices and experiencing failure and success. She extended her knowledge of the industry and we look forward to working with her this coming Philadelphia Fashion Week.

2010 Illustration Contest

The Garment Distrct is partnering up with Delaware Band Supply LCC. to host a illustration contest. This oppurtunity can ultimately lead to a case-by-case contracting job with the band comany. They are looking for the most innovative and skilled designers with our department to help them this coming season. The deadline for submmition is May 15th ,2010. Please go to the fashion department for more information. Alison Hall West Room 210 University of Delaware.

1st Place wins $100 + a interview for a position with Delaware Band Supply LCC.

2nd Place wins $50

3rd and 4th Place wins $25

Please design you illustrations based on the provided illustration. One innovative One similar one to show your understanding of the concept.