Couture Inspiration in NYC

IDTSD creative director spent the past week in New York, while there, she had the opportunity to view the Alexander McQueen “Savage Beauty” exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.  Words cannot describe the experience to study up-close the meticulous couture details and exquisite tailoring of the brilliant McQueen.  McQueen as one of fashion’s most influential, imaginative and inspiring designers in his short 19 year career.  He challenged and expanded our understanding of clothing beyond utility to a conceptual expression of culture, politics and identity. Sadly, McQueen died in 2010.

While in NYC for continuing education, trend focus sessions and attending international textile markets, she also had the opportunity to renew her acquaintance with mentor Tim Gunn, during the final  filming of Project Runway.   While there, elimination was taking place to select the final designers that will come back with their collections to show at Fashion Week in September. Be sure to view the season opener of Project Runway on July 28^th to watch what happens!

While working on her course work for master tailor credentials, Ms. Kealey had the honor of meeting Mr. Russell Kashket, official Master Tailor for to the royals. Mr. Kashket brought examples of his  recent work he designed and created for HRH Prince William, HRH Prince Harry, and other uniforms for the males and page boys at the Royal Wedding of Prince William to Kate Middleton.  Ironically, Kate Middleton’s wedding dress was created by Sarah Burton, creative director at Alexander McQueen.

Project:Design Boot Camp Activities

Students designed and created purses while learning to sew.

Fashion Illustration students put their fashion ideas on paper.

Project: Design Boot Camp Students get creative

Students in Fashion Design conceptualized and created garments.

 A variety of great shoe designs were created by the Fashion Design I class.

 

Project: Design Boot Camp Activities

Fashion Illustration Class: Students transformed textile designs into garments.

Footwear design creations in progress.

Additional Class Schedule Options for Project: Design Boot Camp

There is still time to join us at

Learn the basics of illustrating in our

Fashion Illustration class on July 11-12

Learn the basics of sewing as a prerequisite to our advanced classes in our
Basics of Couture Sewing class, July 13-14



Call or email at us at 275-9728 or admissions@idtsd.org for more information and to register for these classes and more!

Project: Design Boot Camp Begins

This week’s Fashion Illustration class made a visit to the Washington Pavilion to view the Andy Warhol exhibit.  The students were inspired by the use of color in the Warhol collection.  This was perfect timing as they are illustrating colorful textiles into fashion.

For more information on Project: Design Boot Camp, give us a call at 605-275-9728.

Project: Design Boot Camp Begins

Project: Design Boot Camp will be starting next week with our first Fashion Illustration class!  We look forward to welcoming our creative students and can't wait to see what they come up with!  There are still spots available in classes at a later date. Please see below for full schedule and availability.

     -June 20-21: Fashion Illustration (FULL)

     -June 22-23: Basics of Couture Sewing (FULL)

     -June 27-July 1:  Fashion Design I  * (FULL)

     -July 11-12: Fashion Illustration

     -July 13-14: Basics of Couture Sewing

     -July 18-22: Interior Decor  *

     -July 25-26: Fashion Illustration

     -July 25-29: Sustainable Fashion Design *

     -July 25-29: Fashion Design I *

     -August 1-5: Sustainable Accesory Design *

     -August 8-12: Fashion Design II *

*Prerequisites necessary

If you, your daughter, or someone you know is interested in one of our Project: Design Boot Camps give us a call at 275-9728 or e-mail us at admissions@idtsd.org.