Scope and Contents In this audio recording, Parsons School of Design alumna and fashion designer Charlotte Neuville describes her project for students, which is based on a specific color theme, rather than a concept-based design theme. The color for this project is a "camel story," with "perssimony orange," brown, ivory, or teal. She asks students to focus on a daytime look. Students ask questions about the project. The audiocassette tape appears to have been split into two sections, and in the second section,...

Scope and Contents In this audio recording, Parsons School of Design alumna and fashion designer Tracy Reese discusses her project concept, "3-D Dresses." The dresses are to exhibit volume and shape, and should be modern and "architectural." Reese discusses different shapes, fabric types, and colors. Students then ask questions about the project while Reese shows them books for inspiration. Reese advises that she wants to see the students' research in their designs. While Reese's voice is audible, it is...

Scope and Contents In this audio recording, fashion designer Mary Ann Restivo discusses a student project based on the 1954 film, Sabrina. She argues for a "return to elegance," embodied by the original production, starring Audrey Hepburn and Humphrey Bogart, not the 1995 re-make. Restivo explains that students should choose scenes from the film to inspire their designs. She also discusses how Hollywood influences fashion designers and visa versa. Restivo distributes...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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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.

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...

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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.