Fashion Talks: Blogging

It's that time of year again...tonight is Spring Fashion Talks!

This time, we're talking FASHION BLOGGING!

Ryan M. Beshel Founder and owner of The Bowtie Memoirs, and Tenisha Anderson Editor-in-Chief of QLIX Magazine will at Columbia!

Date: Thursday, March 10th

Location: 623 S. Wabash, Hokin Hall, room 109
Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm

This will be our last Fashion Talks of the semester! We cannot wait to see you there. 

ZERO Waste: Fashion Re-Patterned

CCFA and the Fashion Studies department are looking for volunteers to be a part of a really cool exhibit in the A+D Gallery called ZERO Waste: Fashion Re-Patterned.


The exhibition is looking at how fashion can be recycled and they are making big sculptures from old clothes that have been donated and collected.  

  *Click to enlarge the above photo.

The artists are looking for student volunteers to help put together the project.  If you want to volunteer go to the A+D Gallery (next to 623 S. Wabash) anytime from 9am-4pm this upcoming Monday the 28th or Tuesday the 29th.


This is a great opportunity to be a part of something extraordinary and a great addition to your resume. 


Here is the link to gain more information on the project: http://www.colum.edu/adgallery/Exhibits/Zero%20Waste.php.  Note that there is also a link to their blog that will give you more of a feeling about what this project is.


We hope to see you all there!

Get Involved with CCFA.

Columbia College Fashion Association wants you!

Thursday, February 17, 2011 @ 5pm CCFA is hosting our monthly meeting.  Everyone is welcome and we would love to hear what you have to say.  


Come to:

• Learn what CCFA is all about
• Meet other members
• Help CCFA plan our next event: Fashion Talks -- Blogging Edition
• Generate ideas for future events
• Get involved with the biggest student organization on campus!

Join us Thursday, February 17, 2011 @ 5pm in the Student Lofts -- 916 S. Wabash 4th Floor.

See you there!

Need An Internship?

Kohl's is coming to Columbia tonight at 7pm to recruit students for an amazing internship opportunity!

Join us tonight from 7-9pm in 623 S. Wabash!

CCFA Event: PS I Made This Workshop

Ever get inspired by the looks you see on the runway but then get bummed out because you don't have the cash to buy it? Well CCFA has the event for you! Join us on:

Wednesday, November 17 @ 7pm for a PS I Made This Workshop.

This event is inspired by PS I Made This a website devoted to taking items off the runway and creating them at home. Everything is DIY and perfect for student on a budget.

Join us on Wednesday for an awesome workshop where will make a great fashion accessory. We will provide all supplies but please bring your own scissors!

See you there!!

Fashion Talls: Trend Forecasting

This semesters Fashion Talks featured Fran Yoshioka. Fran has been in the industry for over 30 years and was kind enough to bring her experience and expertise to Columbia College.

Fran stressed the importance of training your eye to see the trends happening around you. Then, taking what you see and deciding what you will do with it. She listed being an observer as the number one skill set and being open to new ideas and images.


Fran Yoshioka

 Her best advice for students was to look for creative internships, that don't necessarily have to be in the fashion industry. Her motto is that all industries involve fashion and trend and she encouraged students to be creative when looking for a job or internship. She also advised students to find a good mentor to guide them and help them along the way.

Fran showed a power point presentation that she presented to her clients at the beginning of the year. We went through trends that will happen in Fall 2011 and she illustrated what she saw in London and Paris. After the presentation students were able to meet with Fran and give her their information for future projects she will be working on involving students.


Fran with our wonderful host, Abbey

Thank you to everyone who came out and made this event such a success! We hope everyone enjoyed themselves. Don't miss the next CCFA event: PS I Made This workshop happening Wednesday, November 17 at 7 PM in 618 S. Michigan, 801.

Thank you to Nicole for the great pictures. 

FFC Wrap-Up

Another Fashion Focus Chicago has come and gone and behind the lights, clothes, and leggy models were Columbia College students. Yes, those tents were not only filled with Chicago fashionistas but also with the fashionistas of tomorrow from Columbia.

This year the CCFA was again able to provide students with contacts to get in touch with show producers and volunteer. Lots of students took advantage of this and were able to gain experience and a front row seat to the best fashion shows in Chicago. 

Here is a sneak peak into what these volunteers were able to see and experience first-hand. 

Macy's Fashion Incubator Show 

One of the benefits of being a CCFA member is being able to have a resource to the right contacts to get involved in the fashion industry. Attending events around Chicago is a great way to not only gain experience and contacts but also to be inspired by the Chicago fashion scene.

Flirty Dresses from MFI Designers 

What were your favorite moments of Fashion Focus Chicago 2010? Feel free to comment and share your experiences from this fashion filled week! 

A special thanks to Marija and Abi for the photos!