Fashion is inspired by developments in the art world as well as in the sciences. Art movements and exhibitions in leading galleries and museums influence both designers and consumers. Likewise, textile and apparel companies quickly adopt technological advances for fibers and fabrics. For designers and manufacturers, it is increasingly important to quickly incorporate the latest from the worlds of art and science in order to attract attention to their products. The Spring 2013 seminar explored the art and science of fashion by inviting speakers from a variety of companies and institutions to address the topic. The class concluded with student presenters who earned an additional credit by researching a related topic of their own choice. The seminar is an advanced class designed to bring together subject matter from the entire TMD curriculum.

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Schedule
2013
Wednesday, February 13th
4:00 PM

Halcyon Heroine

Nicole Bauman

4:00 PM

Wednesday, February 20th
4:00 PM

Seven Green Gates: Eco-Friendly Fashion Design

Karl Aspelund, University of Rhode Island

4:00 PM

Wednesday, February 27th
4:00 PM

Textile Printing

Richard Malachowski, University of Rhode Island
Susan Hannel, University of Rhode Island

4:00 PM

Wednesday, March 6th
4:00 PM

Graduate School

Linda Welters, University of Rhode Island
Sarah Lockrem, University of Rhode Island
Megan Martinelli, University of Rhode Island

4:00 PM

Wednesday, March 20th
4:00 PM

Wearable Technology

Lucy Dunne, University of Minnesota

4:00 PM

Wednesday, March 27th
4:00 PM

Fashion Design by TMD Grads

Stephanie Kolanko TZMD '11
Jillian Banta TMD '12

4:00 PM

Wednesday, April 3rd
4:00 PM

Fashion and Technology

Ariele Elia, Curator, Fashion Institute of Technology
Emma McClendon, Curator, Fashion Institute of Technology

4:00 PM

Wednesday, April 10th
4:00 PM

illumiNITE

Sue Teixeira, illumiNITE
Meg DeCubellis, illumiNITE
Michelle Brennan, illumiNITE

4:00 PM

Wednesday, April 17th
4:00 PM

Kent Stetson Handbags

Kent Stetson

4:00 PM

Wednesday, April 24th
4:00 PM

Student Presentations

Hannah Doster
Marissa Cardullo
Alaina Cardillo
Allyson Conway

4:00 PM