Introducing New Precollege Blogger: Isabella

HELLO THERE FELLOW FASHIONISTAS!

My name is Isabella, but please, call me Bella! I am a 16-year-old high school senior who lives in Buffalo, New York but should really be living in New York City. Who wouldn’t want to live there?! Although I live approximately 6 hours from NYC, I was raised a city girl, always visiting when I could. I was born and raised a fashionista, always wanting to look my best from day one. I also had a little help from my mom, Tammy, who shares the same passion for fashion as I do. She is an FIT alum who currently owns a women’s boutique in Buffalo called TYORI. It was always her dream to own her own boutique –  not only did she fulfill it, she knocked it out of the park. I work at the boutique whenever I can helping my mother order from companies such as ABS, Eight Sixty, Hale Bob, Aidan Mattox, William Rast, Betsey Johnson, and Fifteen Twenty.

Every year I assist my mom at the buying show in NYC called Coterie. Being surrounded by booths and booths filled with all different types of clothing is so fascinating. When at the show, you are looking at clothing that is for a later season. For example, when my mom and I go to the summer buying show, we are usually looking at styles for late winter/early spring. Being able to get a sneak peek at the unreleased clothing is so exhilarating! The boutique allows me to get a feel of the business end of fashion, not just the design, which will help with my fashion career in later life.

This is my second year taking summer courses at FIT. Last summer, I took HPM 067: Manual Patternmaking and Sewing and HAR 016: Fashion Art for Fashion Designers. I met so many interesting and unique people who I still keep in touch with! I learned so many new techniques which improved my skills dramatically. This summer, I am taking HAP 153: Intermediate Sewing and Embroidery Design and HAR 087: Advanced Fashion Design Art Techniques. AND I CAN’T WAIT! I’m so thrilled to start my classes. I can hardly contain my excitement!

I’ve always wanted to attend FIT for college. When I finally stepped on campus, I knew for sure that FIT was the place for me. I love New York City, and the fashion is amazing! I express myself through my clothing, sometimes receiving weird glances in Buffalo, but I don’t care! New York City allows me to express myself freely, with no judgement!!  I am so excited to start classes at FIT, it’s such a great atmosphere to be immersed in. Are you guys excited?! What classes are you taking this summer?

Well.. I have to continue packing.. Hopefully all my clothing will fit! I can’t wait to meet all of you!

Your Care Tag,

Bella


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