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Fashion New Source Pt. 5

Women’s Wear Daily

Since its inception in 1910, Women’s Wear Daily magazine has been a leading force in the apparel industry. As an informational staple, the magazine covers general topics such as: fashion, business, beauty, men’s, runway, and accessories. Each topic has several sub-topics. For example, a few that business is broken down into are: trade, HR, marketing, retail, and markets. From a business student’s perspective, WWD gives a really good big picture view in regards to long term strategies. This information can be vital for higher-ups and even for students like us. There are not many sources that have a section devoted solely towards mergers & acquisitions or markets. This is why I like Women’s Wear Daily, because it can give me information that is easy to access sources sometimes require a subscription for.

If you watched NYFW and wanted to look at the styles, WWD has a review of all different designers with an analysis on the lines and photos of the collection. Click here to see more

Alvanon’s Half-Scale Challenge Student Design Competition 2018

Alvanon is highly regarded within the fashion industry as a sizing and fit consultant. They create some of the best dress forms in the world. They host a competition open to all fashion design students in the US every year with a chance to win one of their Premium Full Sized AlvaForms. Designs must be created on Alvanon’s half-scale forms, which luckily enough FIT has several of. Enter for a chance to win a free dress form, or to be featured on their social media!

What: A fashion design contest for any student in the US with a chance to win a full sized Alvanon dress form.

How: Visit the application page here and look at past winners here

  1. Register and like Alvanon on Facebook
  2. Take  3-5 photos of your design process for your garment designed on one of Alvanon’s half-scale dress forms.
  3. Upload photos and submit entry by May 30th

When: April 30th – May 30th.

It may seem a while away, but if you want a winning design, start planning now!