The Design Student

2006-12-25T03:01:00.000-08:00

WWD Article In Print

2006-10-18T06:39:00.000-07:00

This is a scan of the Women's Wear Daily article in print, published September 5, 2006; The Fashion Designer Forum Awards was highlighted and I was associated with my first major fashion press along with some of my favorite friends.

I'm looking forward to the launch of my Design Your Own Denim Series, and my Rent-a-Design Student and Trade-a-Design Student services following the success of the WWD article and the begining of the Project Fashion Designers Forum series...

A half page article in WWD is a beautiful begining for someone with a deep love of fashion!

Everyone should participate in Concepts and Sketches and Real Clothes events, as mentioned in Women's Wear Daily, earlier this autumn!

Our Women's Wear Daily Article

2006-10-03T21:26:00.000-07:00

Our Women's Wear Daily Article

Wow, I have been associated with my first Women's Wear Daily article this autumn...!

The Fashion Design Forum Awards were ultimately highlighted in a Women's Wear Daily article, September 5, 2006 on page 12, written by Conde Nast journalist Mengly Taing and printed above the Oscar de la Renta story.

Members of the judging panel, the contestants, organizers and champions of the annual awards were invited to submit biographies or conduct interviews with a stylish young journalist from WWD.

After all of the positive publicity from WWD, Marcus the creator of the annual design awards competition the Fashion Design Forum Awards approached me about creating a weekly series of design contests, I expressed a longtime interest in creating a competitive series that would rival the variety of challenges hosted on The Fashion Spot and Project Fashion Designers Forum was born.

TECHNICOLOR REVELATION

2006-04-19T21:46:00.000-07:00

TECHNICOLOR REVELATION

A busy convention center floor lit with metal halide lamps overhead and abuzz with international traders speaking in all the worlds native tongues, some speak Mandarin while sipping coffee from Styrofoam cups as other’s converse in languages secret to most shifting their stance on the lightweight concrete battleground.

You’re standing in the middle of the tradeshow arena, where global apparel gladiators trade and negotiate over textiles and manufacturing agreements. Pastel purchase orders are signed in triplicate, a receipt is issued and a scarlet red stamp seals the agreement as Japanese business men pass New York business women on the way to the Las Vegas airport to return home after a long weekend at the Pantheon of the apparel trade.

The promotional materials sent to my home served as the inspiration for the color palette used on my Internet magazine that is the centerpiece of my web site.

The second source of colors was gleaned from a club flier that was once left in a Detroit suburban record store five years ago. I still posses the aqua coated cardboard today since one of my past and present hobbies is my collection of promotional fliers and posters for underground movements and electronic melody makers.

Tomorrow’s Mystery, Technicolor Revelation

2006-04-17T21:29:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow’s Mystery, Technicolor Revelation

Article number six, titled Technicolor Revelation, for the upcoming Fashion Mystery Series, will be published this Wednesday, April 19, 2006 between 12 Midnight and 6 A.M. through my MySpace bulletin feature and again in the Blog section of my Blogger page.

The Next Mystery, Technicolor Revelation

2006-04-17T19:42:00.000-07:00

The Next Mystery, Technicolor Revelation

Article number six for the upcoming Fashion Mystery Series, titled Technicolor Revelation, will be published this Wednesday, April 19, 2006 between 12 Midnight and 6 A.M. through my MySpace bulletin feature and again in the Blog section of my Blogger page.

Bourgeoisie and Rebel, Look Back

2006-04-17T19:24:00.000-07:00

Bourgeoisie and Rebel, Look Back

The fifth article leading towards the Mystery Fashion Series, titled Bourgeoisie and Rebel, was published Wednesday, April 12, 2006 between 12 Midnight and 6 A.M. EST, hosted on MySpace, Live Journal and Blogger.

If you didn't have the opportunity to view the bulletin upon its Wednesday release, Bourgeoisie and Rebel can be viewed in its archive in the Blog section of my Blogger page.

BUGUOISEIE AND REBEL

2006-04-12T19:41:00.000-07:00

BUGUOISEIE AND REBEL

Watery eyes and hallucinations persuade me to journey to the coffee machine for a French press break consisting of some decaffeinated beans and a spoonful of miniature sugar cubes.

Sugar, every design student’s angel dust, fallen from clouds above as a gift from a spirit not of this earth, created to maintain my focus after one hundred plus photos of runway personality and super fashion model Omahyra Mota have been cataloged, edited and filed away in their digital file cabinets, taking their hand keyed assigned numbers along for the ride.

Lightening fast critical decisions, meetings with Anna Wintour and Nina Garcia over teleconference and scones, I’m certain some rare breeds of people must dream of being the editor of a fashion, art or design magazines, because I regularly discuss color, line and texture with them, however after hours of stiff fingers and strained eyes, it’s a great accomplishment to wrap this photo editing session of my Internet magazine until the position becomes necessary again.

Ride the Wind…

Tomorrow’s Mystery, Bourgeoisie and Rebel

2006-04-11T18:39:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow’s Mystery, Bourgeoisie and Rebel

Article number five, titled Bourgeoisie and Rebel, for the upcoming Fashion Mystery Series, will be published this Wednesday, April 12, 2006 between 12 Midnight and 6 A.M. through my MySpace bulletin feature and again in the Blog section of my Blogger page.

The Next Mystery, Bourgeoisie and Rebel

2006-04-10T21:20:00.000-07:00

The Next Mystery, Bourgeoisie and Rebel

Article number five for the upcoming Fashion Mystery Series, titled Bourgeoisie and Rebel, will be published this Wednesday, April 12, 2006 between 12 Midnight and 6 A.M. through my MySpace bulletin feature and again in the Blog section of my Blogger page.

The Devil Wears Prada Look Back

2006-04-10T20:25:00.000-07:00

The Devil Wears Prada Look Back

The fourth article leading towards the Mystery Fashion Series, titled The Devil Wears Prada, was published Wednesday, April 5, 2006 between 12 Midnight and 6 A.M. EST, hosted on MySpace, Live Journal and Blogger.

If you didn't have the opportunity to view the bulletin upon its Wednesday release, The Devil Wears Prada can be viewed in its archive in the Blog section of my Blogger page.

The Devil Wears Prada

2006-04-05T10:21:00.000-07:00

The Devil Wears Prada

I’m not certain that the Devil wears Prada, but I am sure that she has been teasing my web site.

Shifting ones and zeros while I’m listening to the electronic pulse of Style of Eye and live modern acid jazz, hiding in the corner next to the bookcase, my midnight muse.

After 400 plus hours of design and edits and six versions later, my publishing project has finally turned a corner, the same intersection that keeps me typing hundreds of pages and analyzing html code instead of creating hundreds of garments in my studio and workshop.

The technical challenge is moving into a downhill position and the editorial and a handful of electronic self expression is all that lies between myself and publishing my electronic art, fashion and culture magazine.

Keep your monitors hot, or she just might lend a helping hand; the Devil wears Prada…

The Next Mystery, The Devil Wears Prada

2006-04-01T17:48:00.000-08:00

The Next Mystery, The Devil Wears Prada

Article number four for the upcoming Fashion Mystery Series, titled The Devil Wears Prada, will be published this Wednesday, April 5, 2006 between 12 Midnight and 6 A.M. through my MySpace bulletin feature and again in the Blog section of my Blogger page.

THREE MAJOR LAUNCHES, Part Two

2006-03-30T11:18:00.000-08:00

THREE MAJOR LAUNCHES, Part Two

This is a two part series and this is part two of two.

Lyrical poetry runs the risk of complicating this most important message to the underground community of underground studio and gallery artists and independent fashion designers, so here it is, presented below in the plainest American English possible.

I am hosting groups in support of the series of three projects that anyone can join who want to be on the cutting edge of independent fashion.

I will publish more detailed information in the nearing future and at this moment two of the projects are secret mysteries.

One of the projects has been announced on MySpace, Live Journal and Blogger at the time of this writing.

You cannot read about this in any fashion or art magazine in the world.

I will translate all publishing projects into German and Japanese as soon as I am able.

I will use translation software and my education in German and Japanese to assist with the third project.

I will donate my weekends towards making gifts for friends.

I will donate money from my pocket towards presenting a series of mystery gifts to friends.

I will make further announcements as soon as they are ready for release and publishing.

Article number three, part one and two, titled Three Major Launches, for the upcoming Fashion Mystery Series can be viewed in the Blog section of my Blogger page

THREE MAJOR LAUNCHES, Part One

2006-03-29T08:43:00.000-08:00

THREE MAJOR LAUNCHES, Part One

This is a two part series and this is part one of two.

Lyrical poetry runs the risk of complicating this most important message to the underground community of underground studio and gallery artists and independent fashion designers, so here it is, presented below in the plainest American English possible.

My name is Dave and I am American.

The scope of the project series is International in reach.

I am engineering the launch of three major projects based out of my studio and workshop in the city of Detroit, Michigan (United States).

Two of the projects are publishing based and related to art, design and most importantly fashion.

One of the projects is related directly to my design studio and workshop and what I am able to do as a custom clothier and independent designer.

All of the projects are intended for anyone interested in learning, being entertained and most importantly having fun and being friends...

The duration of two of the projects is two years in length the third is one year in duration.

Everything is independent and fashion centered and operated by one man in his studio and workshop, it’s me Dave.

Part two publishes tomorrow.
Article number three, part two of two, for the upcoming Fashion Mystery Series, titled Three Major Launches, will be published tomorrow, Thursday, March 30, 2006 between 12 Midnight and 6 A.M. through my MySpace bulletin feature and again in the Blog section of my Blogger page.

Tomorrow’s Mystery, Three Major Launches

2006-03-28T18:38:00.000-08:00

Tomorrow’s Mystery, Three Major Launches

The next article to be published is a two-part article, presented on two different days, part one will publish tomorrow.

Article number three, part one of two, for the upcoming Fashion Mystery Series, titled Three Major Launches, will be published this Wednesday, March 29, 2006, and part two will be published this Thursday, March 30, 2006 between 12 Midnight and 6 A.M. through my MySpace bulletin feature and again in the Blog section of my Blogger page.

The Next Mystery, Three Major Launches

2006-03-24T08:39:00.000-08:00

The Next Mystery, Three Major Launches

The next article to be published is a two-part article, presented on two different days.

Article number three, part one of two, for the upcoming Fashion Mystery Series, titled Three Major Launches, will be published this Wednesday, March 29, 2006, and part two will be published this Thursday, March 30, 2006 between 12 Midnight and 6 A.M. through my MySpace bulletin feature and again in the Blog section of my Blogger profile page.

Don’t Panic!!! Look Back

2006-03-23T04:08:00.000-08:00

Don’t Panic!!! Look Back

The second article leading towards the Mystery Fashion Series, titled Don’t Panic, was published Wednesday, March 22, 2006 between 12 Midnight and 6 A.M. EST, hosted on MySpace, Live Journal and Blogger.

If you didn't have the opportunity to view the bulletin upon its Wednesday release, Don’t Panic can be viewed in its archive in the Blogger Blog section of my profile page.

Don’t Panic!!!

2006-03-22T00:31:00.000-08:00

Don’t Panic!!!

Vinyl platters bounced off of low orbit satellites dancing around the earth’s atmosphere, riding invisible lightning bolts and downloaded onto hard drives in dormitories and work-spaces in Europe, America and Japan.

Friendships traded and language barriers conquered through laser-imprinted silicone chips living in aluminum cases in suburban living rooms, studio offices and apartment bedrooms.

The simple fact of the world is that we do not know where the world of independent fashion design might go and what it will look like as the future arrives through our DSL lines and turquoise blue CAT 5 cables, as a result of the creation of the Internet and it’s accessibility to increasingly everyone, the future is more of a mystery now than ever.

Teenaged bedroom fantasies of runways and flash bulbs faded with time a decade ago, but right now at this shared moment, anyone anywhere has possible access to millions of individuals that share the same waking dreams, painters with acrylic stained finger nails, designers with edgy presentation boards and musicians with endless electronic harmonies stored on a device the size of a credit card.

What everyone can be certain of is that the Internet has changed the world forever, placing its electronic imprint on the history of earth and every artist with an idea they are drawn to express.

I am changing my world of fashion & design by publishing an electronic journal and a future mystery project, what are you doing to change your world?

The Next Mystery

2006-03-17T23:04:00.000-08:00

The Next Mystery

Article number two for the upcoming Fashion Mystery Series, titled Don’t Panic, will be published this Wednesday, March 22, 2006 between 12 Midnight and 6 A.M. through my MySpace bulletin feature and again in the Blog section of my Blogger page.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day…!

Cover Page Released

2006-03-16T08:59:00.000-08:00

Cover Page Released

The www.TheDesignStudent.com cover page was published and launched Thursday, March 16, 2006 between 12 Midnight and 6 A.M. EST, and is now living and breathing in digital on the Internet.

Enjoy...!

www.TheDesignStudent.com

The Cereal Box Mystery Look Back

2006-03-16T08:57:00.000-08:00

The Cereal Box Mystery Look Back

The first article leading towards the Mystery Fashion Series, titled The Cereal Box Mystery, was published Wednesday, March 15, 2006 between 12 Midnight and 6 A.M. EST, hosted on MySpace, Live Journal and Blogger.

If you didn't have the opportunity to view the bulletin upon its Wednesday release, The Cereal Box Mystery can be viewed in its archive in the Blog section of my Blogger page.

The Cereal Box Mystery

2006-03-14T22:21:00.000-08:00

The Cereal Box Mystery

Something art, fashion and creative culture inspired sits on my hard drive, sleeping until it’s time to be awakened from its restless winters nap, traveling at the speed of light into homes, studios and apartments in America, Europe, Asia and Australia.

A ray of light shining down on creative personalities inspired to express themselves through various forms of art.

As the icy winter conditions in Detroit begin to slow and start to be persuaded to lie down in a comfortable bed for the year until it’s time for the earth to rest again next winter, and as the snow and slush melt and drip off of the bumpers of city busses and taxi cabs, the electronic signals start to travel starting with whispers at first that can’t be heard unless your listening with all of your heart.

Close your eyes . . .

THE MYSTERY FASHION SERIES

2006-03-07T22:59:00.000-08:00

The latest March and April glossy prints of Vogue and Women’s Wear Daily are sleeping on a table in my studio, mostly untouched as fashion writing definitely trumps stylish reading and art scene eavesdropping throughout the past two months of creative self-expression.

Project Runway is moments away from reaching its pinnacle as Santino, Chloe and Daniel step into the spotlight and onto the runway in New York’s Bryant Park for the finale episode, as weekly fanatics of Bravo’s designer entertainment stare endlessly in adoration.

Almost everyone loves a good mystery.

As the champagne afterglow fades, electronic press coverage of the fall / winter shows, a healthy dose of Bravo televisions Blow Out, and my MySpace mystery fashion series soon to be revealed should be a beautiful way to withdraw from the after effects of Project Runway season two, until it’s time to watch the personalities again for season three this coming winter.

Spring is absolutely the season for independent fashion…!

Either You’re In, or You’re Out?

The Design Student Journal (Blog)

2006-01-19T06:00:00.000-08:00

The Design Student

I'm busy watching the second season of Bravo televisions Project Runway. The season is winding down as the number of designers gets smaller week after week. Michael Kors still delivers the most brilliant one-liners in the fashion industry and Heidi still looks gorgeous in her designer garb near the end of her pregnancy. Next week Jay McCaroll is stopping by as a celebrity runway judge, hopefully that will be a laugh overload of a challenge. And then there were three...

The Design Student Journal (Blog) will premier sometime during the Late Winter / Early Spring season, as the NY Olympus Fashion Week comes into focus and Project Runway fades away until the third season.

The responses have been positive on Blogger, and The Design Student Journal (Blog) will be updated on a regular basis for one year, ending on New York Fashion Week next year near the Fall / Winter lineup, springtime shows in Bryant Park.