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Sunday, February 22, 2015
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Istituto Marangoni Degree Warning
ISTITUTO MARANGONI
DEGREE WARNING
THERE ISN'T A DEGREE FROM THIS SCHOOL! No degree will be awarded to a fashion design student after attending and graduating from the Istituto Marangoni!
Instead you will be given a Certificate of Attendance.
That's it. 3 years of study and a possible internship year but no bachelors degree.
A bachelors degree holds a lot of weight in the United States, especially if you are not going to be able to make your own brand or name for yourself right off the bat. For what ever reason, the Ministry of Education in Italy doesn't view fashion as a degree worthy study.
That's it. 3 years of study and a possible internship year but no bachelors degree.A bachelors degree holds a lot of weight in the United States, especially if you are not going to be able to make your own brand or name for yourself right off the bat. For what ever reason, the Ministry of Education in Italy doesn't view fashion as a degree worthy study.
Which is so odd because fashion from Italy is so prominent!
So I got to thinking - what do the 
Italians do?
Italians do?
Well, Domenico Dolce 
(pictured on the right) studied at Istituto Marango but dropped out when he felt he learned everything he needed to know about fashion before pairing up with Stephano Gabbana. Gabbana has no formal training in fashion.
(pictured on the right) studied at Istituto Marango but dropped out when he felt he learned everything he needed to know about fashion before pairing up with Stephano Gabbana. Gabbana has no formal training in fashion.
Riccardo Tisco 
graduated from Central Saint Martin's art school in London
please view posts about this school dated 5/30/14 and 7/5/2014
graduated from Central Saint Martin's art school in London
he was awarded designer of the year by 
GQ Magazine in 2012
GQ Magazine in 2012
It seems most of the famous Italian designers worked their way into the industry. Prada? Opened a leather shop in Italy with his brother called Fratilli Prada - the Brothers Prada
That worked out well! Guccio Gucci?
as teenager Gucci worked in the Savoy Hotel in London as an elevator operator! He was so impressed with fashionable patrons - he went home to Florence and started creating handbags
Versace? Gianni Versace worked in his mothers dress maker's shop and studied Latin and Greek language and culture.
Kind of shows in this collection, doesn't it?
He will be missed. His sister runs his House of Versace since his murder a few years ago. It appears that the Italian designers are in agreement with their government and make or break it through work experience.
Work in the United States in the fashion world is very competitive so anyone studying in the United States - or any other part of the world for that matter, should aim for a Bachelors Degree in Fine Arts/Fashion.
Keep sketching!
keep working!
and my advice?
and my advice?
Stay in school and get that degree!
Pam
Monday, February 9, 2015
Only a fashion student
has a measuring tape in her school book bag
and a cat who thinks the sewing box makes an excellent perch!Monday, February 2, 2015
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Fashion Program
Boston, MA
Most commonly known as Mass Art. I wanted to find some safety schools, and because of this school being a independent public school, I thought this was a good place to start. Boston is such a vibrant city - one in four people you meet on the streets in Boston is a college student!
This might be a good safety for some - students need a 3.0 grade point average in high school, SAT scores of 500/600 in reading; 470-580 in math; 490-510 in writing. ACT scores required are 22/27.
But don't treat this school too lightly - it looks like a fantastic place to study!
The college opened in 1873 as the first public college of art and the first to grant a degree.
Mass Art wanted to "better the Commonwealth of Massachusetts by producing drawing teachers as well as professional artists, designers and architects". You don't see teaching as a profession listed first too often.
When they opened the doors the school's philosophy was to welcome anyone with talent and the will to succeed at a time when access for everyone was uncommon. "Our history sets the direction for our future."
The courses available for a BFA in Fashion Design cover everything from the history of fashion, textile design, even tailoring
along with the classic drafting, sewing classes all the way through couture
Fashion Certificate programs
are also offered at Mass Art for those who don't want a 4 year degree. "Our curriculum encourages creative expression built on a foundation of tech development" The school teaches jewelry design and metal working and some study abroad programs.First level fashion design students can study in Brazil - that would be cool.
I haven't found any famous fashion designers that the school could boast about but I did find this guy - Will Wegman
and Wegman's art of 
adorable dog photo's
and Wegman's art of
Mass Art is the home to the largest contemporary art space in New England - the Bakalar & Paine Galleries
Which are free and open to the public. Nice opportunity for the students to be discovered
but do they have any of the fashion students work on exhibit?
Which are free and open to the public. Nice opportunity for the students to be discoveredbut do they have any of the fashion students work on exhibit?
This photo was on the gallery web site and clearly a fashion show - but more snooping lead me to the answer of yes
fashion design students exhibit as well. Mass Art students are treated to free admission to the Museum of Fine Arts as well the Isabella Stewart Gardener Museum
fashion design students exhibit as well. Mass Art students are treated to free admission to the Museum of Fine Arts as well the Isabella Stewart Gardener Museum
This used to the home of Isabella Gardener before turning it into a museum displaying her vast collection of art. Sweet.
three huge student dorms - including the "tree house" which boasts studio space! 
Although not the most well known, the school is competitive about gaining admissions. If your high school doesn't have an art program, you will need to prove your passion for the arts by taking classes outside of school
In addition when applying a prospective student needs a 500 word essay on why this field of study is their passion, a portfolio of 10-15 of your best work, as well as a resume of your other activities.
In addition when applying a prospective student needs a 500 word essay on why this field of study is their passion, a portfolio of 10-15 of your best work, as well as a resume of your other activities.
or did you play rec soccer all through high school?
Mass Art clearly wants well rounded individuals. So maybe we haven't heard of any famous fashion designers from this school - not yet anyway! But maybe "somebody" started here, and finished somewhere else! 
Pam
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