Understanding one's portfolio as an "outfit" isn't that much of a metaphorical stretch. Just as you wouldn't show up for a job interview or first date in sweatpants and a terrycloth hoodie, you wouldn't show off your fashion portfolio as a grab bag of materials in a manilla folder. Right?
How then can one appropriately "dress up" a fashion portfolio? How is a designers book the same as a managers? How are they different? What are people in the industry expecting to see? What are the portfolio faux pas you should avoid when putting together your body of work? These are the questions you have; these are the questions we hope to answer on Tuesday, November 28th at 6pm.
Helping us will be award winning designer Allie Adams from Doris Ruth (her company), Chicago Gen Art(ist) Kelly O'Brien and Laura Stuefen, a Senior Buyer with Macy's (as if you needed a link to know who they are).
Kelly, Laura and Allie will answer questions, talk about what they think makes a portfolio successful (both for a designer and a fashion or event manager) and then break into small groups to look over student's samples and brainstorm ways students can build and effective and relevant presentation of themselves.
This event is for all students interested in fashion design, marketing or management. Alumni are welcome as well. Space is limited, so arrive early (say 5:30) to ensure you get a good seat. Questions? 312.344.7280.
