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Critic session with Patrick Robinson, 1995 Sep 11

 File — Box: Mixed pav_9, cassette: 14
Scope and Contents In this audio recording, Parsons School of Design alumnus and fashion designer Patrick Robinson discusses a project for students to create "suits in a new way," using pastels. Robinson speaks extensively about potential colors students could use. He encourages students to think broadly about what a jacket can look like and how it can behave when worn. Robinson shares his background, his process of designing a collection and how he finds inspiration, including looking at vintage clothing....
Dates: 1995 Sep 11

Critic session with Gloria Sachs, 1995 Sep 12

 File — Box: Mixed pav_9, cassette: 15
Scope and Contents In this audio recording, fashion designer Sachs discusses her project concept, a collection of evening wear inspired by Indian handicrafts, but for an American clientele. She requests simple evening wear made fanstatic by embroidery, handpainting, and beads. Sachs discusses her experiences traveling in India, introduces books she has brought with her, and asks a colleague to explain images from India that they show to the students. The colleague, whose name sounds like Rajeed, explains the...
Dates: 1995 Sep 12

Critic session with Véronique Nichanian, 1995 Sep 7

 File — Box: Mixed pav_9, cassette: 13
Scope and Contents In this audio recording, fashion designer Véronique Nichanian of Hermès leads a menswear fashion direction. With the assistance of a translator, she asks the class to imagine the future of men's clothing, encouraging them to "break the rules," to play with new materials to make simple, modern clothes that are comfortable yet dressy, and to depart from the uniformity and conservatism of men's clothing. Students then ask questions. A discussion about how casual dress often leads to sloppiness...
Dates: 1995 Sep 7

D'Arazien, Arthur, circa 1983 Jun 6-10

 File — Box: Mixed pav_9, cassette: 1.25 B
Scope and Contents In the first of two segments, a male speaker, probably Benedict (Ben) Fernandez introduces Arthur d'Arazien. D'Arazien describes his career in corporate and industrial photography, after which he shows photographs from the mid-1940s through the 1980s. He shares stories of the challenges behind each picture and discusses techniques he used to achieve desired effects. The presentation finishes in the second segment, and is followed by a question and answer session.Inscription: Art...
Dates: circa 1983 Jun 6-10

Blake, Rebecca, circa 1984 May 21-25

 File — Box: Mixed pav_9, cassette: 1.23 A-B
Scope and Contents

Rebecca Blake begins by showing a film representing her work on various personal and commercial film projects. She shares her stories about her work, as well as her experiences with sexism in the world of professional photography. She then speaks on the interplay between her commercial and personal work and touches upon the business aspects of the profession, including learning how to collaborate with and manage people effectively. Workshop participants ask questions throughout.

Dates: circa 1984 May 21-25

Blevins, Ann, circa 1984 or 1985

 File — Box: Mixed pav_9, cassette: 3.8 A-B
Scope and Contents Ann Blevins discusses her career as a stylist and her collaborations with photographers. (The spelling of Blevins's name has been surmised based upon an internet search, but has not been confirmed.) The focus of Blevins's lecture is to provide photographers with insight into how stylists work and think. Blevins presents photographs and comments on them, relating behind-the-scenes stories about working with clients, location shoots, and the role of the stylist. Workshop participants ask...
Dates: circa 1984 or 1985

Brennan, Dan, circa 1984 or 1985

 File — Box: Mixed pav_9, cassette: 3.9 A
Scope and Contents

Dan Brennan discusses his career as an agent, primarily representing fashion photographers, hair stylists and makeup artists. He discusses how a photographer's portfolio allows him to judge whether he can "sell" the artist. He provides tips on building a competitive commercial portfolio and describes the agent's role in the industry.

Dates: circa 1984 or 1985

Brown, David, 1985 May 21

 File — Box: Mixed pav_9, cassette: 1.22 A-B
Scope and Contents

In the first of two segments, model David Brown discusses his career, including his partnership with his wife, model Judith Vance. He elaborates on his transition from model to photographer. He offers a historical overview of photography in New York City, discusses copyright and various aspects of running a successful photography business. Workshop participants ask questions throughout. The workshop continues in the second segment. The recording ends before the end of the event.

Dates: 1985 May 21

Bry, Knut, circa 1985 May 20-24

 File — Box: Mixed pav_9, cassette: 1.24 A-B
Scope and Contents

Over the course of two segments, Knut Bry, a Norwegian fine art photographer, presents his work and discusses technical issues related to photography.

Dates: circa 1985 May 20-24

Christiaan (Christiaan Houtenbos), 1985 May 21

 File — Box: Mixed pav_9, cassette: 3.10 A-B
Scope and Contents In the first of two segments, hair stylist Christiaan Houtonbos discusses the process through which new looks emerge, change, and become dated over time. He offers professional advice on styling and speculates on future hairstyles. He then presents a slideshow of his work for fashion shows and converses with workshop participants about the images they are viewing together. In the second segment, Christiaan continues to discuss trends in hairstyles. Most of the recording is at a very low...
Dates: 1985 May 21