July and August 2009 events!
http://www.infomat.com/fido/searchcal.fcn?&type=bydate&SearchString=all&page=events
www.infomat.com
Don't forget to post your own events also.
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Monday, July 27, 2009
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Senses & Texture!
Hi to all!
Have you ever investigated textures when imagining yourself as another being or another
creature?
I was trying to imagine being my friend's cats as they were investigating things I had
brought over to his house.
One liked my bags and other objects I carried.
The other liked the clothing I was wearing and kept doing the "leggity" thing
cats are known for doing.
Still, children are often like cats. They try to figure out what texture things are all the time.
So next time, you find your creativity stifled, pretend to be a car, or even a pet rock!
Try to see what happens when you come in contact with wool or silk, or other favorite brand of fabric.
Do people react differently to you as well when they view what you wear?
One set may have a predilection for denim, and the other a penchant for silk alone.
I can guess sometimes the origins of a person by the fabric or texture of their clothing.
They all think I am psychic and in the closet.
I wish!
Have you ever investigated textures when imagining yourself as another being or another
creature?
I was trying to imagine being my friend's cats as they were investigating things I had
brought over to his house.
One liked my bags and other objects I carried.
The other liked the clothing I was wearing and kept doing the "leggity" thing
cats are known for doing.
Still, children are often like cats. They try to figure out what texture things are all the time.
So next time, you find your creativity stifled, pretend to be a car, or even a pet rock!
Try to see what happens when you come in contact with wool or silk, or other favorite brand of fabric.
Do people react differently to you as well when they view what you wear?
One set may have a predilection for denim, and the other a penchant for silk alone.
I can guess sometimes the origins of a person by the fabric or texture of their clothing.
They all think I am psychic and in the closet.
I wish!
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Chicago Fabric and Trim Show
Chicago Fabric and Trim Show
For details: please perform a search at:
www.infomat.com
I will provide the link below, but please go to the site
to obtain the information if this does not get you there.
http://www.infomat.com/fido/getevent.fcn?&type=keyword&SearchString=Chicago%20Fabric%20&id=INFSC0000060start=1&tr=7
Details are listed as to who should attend and what you need to bring.
It is also suggested that you verify any or all dates in case they decide
to change things.
I hope it is well worth your time to attend.
For details: please perform a search at:
www.infomat.com
I will provide the link below, but please go to the site
to obtain the information if this does not get you there.
http://www.infomat.com/fido/getevent.fcn?&type=keyword&SearchString=Chicago%20Fabric%20&id=INFSC0000060start=1&tr=7
Details are listed as to who should attend and what you need to bring.
It is also suggested that you verify any or all dates in case they decide
to change things.
I hope it is well worth your time to attend.
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Design
Designers of fashion:
Designers interested in social/design:
Please see:
www.artspire.blogdrive.com
If you have trouble going to the site, try doing
a search with google.
Thanks!
Jo A.
Designers interested in social/design:
Please see:
www.artspire.blogdrive.com
If you have trouble going to the site, try doing
a search with google.
Thanks!
Jo A.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Addendum: Re: Infomat
For those of you who have an interest in www.infomat.com, they have
just communicated to me that they have updated their search/research
mechanisms.
Please see this link:
http://fashion.infomat.com
Thanks!
Jo A.
just communicated to me that they have updated their search/research
mechanisms.
Please see this link:
http://fashion.infomat.com
Thanks!
Jo A.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
The Politics of Fashion
I was thinking about an event I attended many years ago. I had dressed
conservatively for it, although I knew nothing about it or knew no one there.
The only clue I had was that the gal who invited me was a fashionista, and
everyone who attended was fashionably dressed. I guessed I had done well.
Later, another friend, who knew of the event, and the circle of people better than
I did, suggested that I not attend any future events. Although the whole affair was
conducted in another language, I found that my friend was referring to the politics of the
event, the politics of the fashionista, and politics in general. I gathered by putting two and
two together that I had attended a communists' event that someone who grew up around capitalists would never attend. I'm being vague about it, because I never did
find out what party it was for or for what it was about.
Years later, I am thinking about this event, and thinking that fashion reveals things about
people. I tend to dress conservatively. I even draw designs that are conservative. Creatively,
I draw progressive or innovative designs that I may not really want to share. I do like
to experiment and see how different elements blend together.
When I attend events, I attend conservative, posh affairs, or events that contribute to charity. That tells me a lot about me that I had not even analyzed before.
Friends who are fashionistas don't hold this against me. Defined "radical" or "experimental," they like to invite me to all sorts of events. I don't always mind. I attend events I am curious about. Now that I am older, I am aware, that people label you based on events you attend or even by the clothes you wear.
That Palin Woman!
Similarly, if not like Maria Callas at all, Sarah Palin, is an example of someone who seems
bound by a code of lets call it vice-presidency! But she is watched and talked about! Based on her current work, she has to project a sort of image. I sort of understand.
Look at Cindy McCain and even Michelle Obama. They, too, have their own individual styles and
even "image" that they have to manage.
All of these aspects force us to choose to a certain point what we wear, when we wear it, and
even who is watching us.
I don't like being "pigeon - holed," but sometimes, it seems it can't be helped.
So if you see me dressed conservatively at one of my "radical" friends' events, please don't
assume anything, or even say that I don't fit in "fashion - wise."
It is simply too much pressure...just kidding....but it does make you think about where you
are, and what you are wearing.
(And even society's/friends' views of you and what you are doing there...)
I suggest that you choose an image that you are comfortable with. For the most part, you can't go wrong...although, I seem to do that well a lot!
Next time you go out, assess yourself, your choice of fashion, your choices of events.
Do a comparison and contrast a year later. Are you the same, different?
You learn a lot about yourself, your tastes, your clients and associates.
Fashion can truly be a learning experience.
conservatively for it, although I knew nothing about it or knew no one there.
The only clue I had was that the gal who invited me was a fashionista, and
everyone who attended was fashionably dressed. I guessed I had done well.
Later, another friend, who knew of the event, and the circle of people better than
I did, suggested that I not attend any future events. Although the whole affair was
conducted in another language, I found that my friend was referring to the politics of the
event, the politics of the fashionista, and politics in general. I gathered by putting two and
two together that I had attended a communists' event that someone who grew up around capitalists would never attend. I'm being vague about it, because I never did
find out what party it was for or for what it was about.
Years later, I am thinking about this event, and thinking that fashion reveals things about
people. I tend to dress conservatively. I even draw designs that are conservative. Creatively,
I draw progressive or innovative designs that I may not really want to share. I do like
to experiment and see how different elements blend together.
When I attend events, I attend conservative, posh affairs, or events that contribute to charity. That tells me a lot about me that I had not even analyzed before.
Friends who are fashionistas don't hold this against me. Defined "radical" or "experimental," they like to invite me to all sorts of events. I don't always mind. I attend events I am curious about. Now that I am older, I am aware, that people label you based on events you attend or even by the clothes you wear.
That Palin Woman!
Similarly, if not like Maria Callas at all, Sarah Palin, is an example of someone who seems
bound by a code of lets call it vice-presidency! But she is watched and talked about! Based on her current work, she has to project a sort of image. I sort of understand.
Look at Cindy McCain and even Michelle Obama. They, too, have their own individual styles and
even "image" that they have to manage.
All of these aspects force us to choose to a certain point what we wear, when we wear it, and
even who is watching us.
I don't like being "pigeon - holed," but sometimes, it seems it can't be helped.
So if you see me dressed conservatively at one of my "radical" friends' events, please don't
assume anything, or even say that I don't fit in "fashion - wise."
It is simply too much pressure...just kidding....but it does make you think about where you
are, and what you are wearing.
(And even society's/friends' views of you and what you are doing there...)
I suggest that you choose an image that you are comfortable with. For the most part, you can't go wrong...although, I seem to do that well a lot!
Next time you go out, assess yourself, your choice of fashion, your choices of events.
Do a comparison and contrast a year later. Are you the same, different?
You learn a lot about yourself, your tastes, your clients and associates.
Fashion can truly be a learning experience.
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Gen Art!
Field Research!
For finding perfect inspiration for fashion and/or the arts, don't forget to
visit http://www.genart.org/ My friend and I attended one of their fashion events and
saw an awesome fashion show and later attended a networking party and met
new designers and those at large.
There are also blogs galore there to peruse, screenings to see, jobs to fill, etc.
If you are thinking about being a designer, this is a great way to get started. Gen Art
wants to collaborate with new and up and coming designers. Zac Posen was just a newbie
when he first decided to investigate Gen Art! Take heart...
Just Playing!
The other night, I spread out magazines and looked and looked and looked. Something about
the visual nature of the photography never ceases to inspire me. I also clipped swatches of
color from older magazines. I made dresses out of paper also. I even want to design collages
of dresses.
By playing, we discover what truly inspires us. By relaxing, it focuses you in the direction
you want to go.
Try painting or designing to music or the silent gurgles of a fountain or pond.
Anything you consider play is game.
Stress seems to be the game of life nowadays, but what if we actually stopped and looked
and changed all that?
It's a point to ponder, but I figure everyone has to try it out, at least just once!
For finding perfect inspiration for fashion and/or the arts, don't forget to
visit http://www.genart.org/ My friend and I attended one of their fashion events and
saw an awesome fashion show and later attended a networking party and met
new designers and those at large.
There are also blogs galore there to peruse, screenings to see, jobs to fill, etc.
If you are thinking about being a designer, this is a great way to get started. Gen Art
wants to collaborate with new and up and coming designers. Zac Posen was just a newbie
when he first decided to investigate Gen Art! Take heart...
Just Playing!
The other night, I spread out magazines and looked and looked and looked. Something about
the visual nature of the photography never ceases to inspire me. I also clipped swatches of
color from older magazines. I made dresses out of paper also. I even want to design collages
of dresses.
By playing, we discover what truly inspires us. By relaxing, it focuses you in the direction
you want to go.
Try painting or designing to music or the silent gurgles of a fountain or pond.
Anything you consider play is game.
Stress seems to be the game of life nowadays, but what if we actually stopped and looked
and changed all that?
It's a point to ponder, but I figure everyone has to try it out, at least just once!
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