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Black Designers Throughout History
Ann Lowe was born in 1898 in Clayton, Alabama. Her grandmother was a slave, and her grandfather was the owner of a plantation in Alabama.Lowe’s love for fashion came from her mother, also named Ann, and grandmother, Georgia, who worked as ...
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A Motivational Quote from Diane von Furstenberg
A motivational quote that has gotten me through my college years is by my favorite fashion designer Diane Von Furstenberg. In her book, “The Woman I Wanted to Be,” DVF says, “I never knew what I wanted to do, but I knew the woman I wanted to be”.
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A Shining Jewel in LIM College's Crown
One of the shining jewels in LIM College's crown, so to speak, is its professors. In fact, it was this dynamic element of the college that sealed the deal for me when I was exploring my options in 2009. Who better to learn from than those who have ...
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Fashion Insiders and Fashion: Now & Then - Stimulating Conversations
One of my favorite phrases to remind myself of quite often is, “great minds discuss ideas.” No matter where we are or what we do, the opportunity to share thoughts and knowledge is one of the most fascinating elements of the world in which we live. ...
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What "mad" costumes have inspired for more than a century?
Tim Burton’s Alice In Wonderland has migrated from theatres to Netflix and the media blitz to promote the film and spin-offs that absorbed most of a year have faded. But Lewis Carroll’s tale of a supernatural world has influenced everyone from ...