These past couple months have been busy busy! I moved to a new apartment (yay :) I’m taking a course before my bachelors program begins this fall and I’m interning with two different companies. Having spare time unfortunately isn’t on my to do list…oh well. ;)
The class I’m taking teaches how to use a program called U4ia which is used to design and place textile prints on fashion flats. It’s more technical then Adobe programs but just as exciting to use once you actually figure out how to use it. Our first project is to work on a children’s wear design so I’ve leashed out the simple graphics to bring something to life. :)
U4ia looks like an old school program and is actually really expensive but interestingly enough is still used in the industry. Here’s an idea what u4ia looks like.
As for internships, my first one is at Oscar de la Renta. I’m working in production which is part of the process of bringing designs to life. It involves a lot of traveling throughout the garment district here in the city whether rain or shine to find and pick up fabrics, hardware, threads and so on. There’s never one day that’s the same and thats just how I like it. ;) Shout out to my Oscar de la Renta girls, their so great to work with!
Here’s a look into Mr. de la Rentas Fall Ready-to-Wear collection shown earlier this month here at New York Fashion week:
My second internship is with a company called Holstee. They’re a great greattt company. Founded by two brothers a couple years ago who left their corporate jobs to do something they’re passionate about. They have products that are Eco friendly and extremely well made. Ten percent of their profits go to an organization called Kiva (which deals with micro lending www.kiva.org) and they are all about doing what they love while helping others do the same.
I’ll be posting a more in depth post about Holstee soon, but until then….. I strongly suggest you check them out! www.Holstee.com
With all that said, 2010 has commenced as a busy year and definitely started out on the right foot. I’m looking forward to what the rest of the year has to offer as I continue working hard to make it a fruitful year full of opportunity and growth!
Stay tuned ladies and gents! :)
Tags: fashion, Holstee, Internships, New York City, NYC, Oscar de la Renta, u4ia