Name, Age:
Rebecca Alicia, just turned 21!
What school do you go to and what
is your major?
I am currently a full time student at Marymount University studying Fashion Design.
I am currently a full time student at Marymount University studying Fashion Design.
What type of classes do you take?
Fashion Illustration, Draping, Digital Design, and Pattern Making.
What's your favorite class and why?
Draping because I'm able to work directly on the form. Draping
gives the opportunity to see the shapes and form from the beginning rather than
waiting to draw the pattern, transfer to muslin, then see the flaw.
Why did you choose to stay in state
and not go out of state for a fashion school?
Marymount had a feeling of home at the beginning. Especially because the staff was so kind and helpful.
Marymount had a feeling of home at the beginning. Especially because the staff was so kind and helpful.
What made you want to major in fashion?
I think I just fell into it. Both my grandmothers could sew and so
could their mothers. I think it's a passion that ran in the family and now I'm
choosing to make a career out of it.
What are your current favorite
fashion trends?
The color of the year by Pantone Ultra Violate is a great choice
especially with the fun music that is out right now. Lavender is another great
trend color.
What are your least favorite
fashion trends?
Personally, I was not a fan of platform sneakers. Power to the
people that can pull it off, but it's just a little too much for me.
When did you first learn to
sew/make clothes?
I remember learning to hand sew while in Girl Scouts back in 2nd
grade, but then I picked it up daily freshman year of high school. I started making
little bags for my friends to purchase and even taught myself how to read the
patterns.
What's the hardest thing about your
major?
I don't find anything too difficult, everything in the field comes
pretty natural, but I guess staying to my style while pleasing the professor’s
preferences would be the most challenging aspect.
What are your goals/plans for the
future?
I hope one day to work directly under a designer. Also work in a fashion house as the seamstresses, the ladies that hand embroider beading and threads, everything they do is so beautiful. Then maybe after ten or so years, when I have gained a great amount of experience, I'd try to work in a university to teach what I know, I love helping others with what I have learned.
I hope one day to work directly under a designer. Also work in a fashion house as the seamstresses, the ladies that hand embroider beading and threads, everything they do is so beautiful. Then maybe after ten or so years, when I have gained a great amount of experience, I'd try to work in a university to teach what I know, I love helping others with what I have learned.
What events/school activities have
you done that has to do with your major?
The school has a Fashion Club, we volunteer at local fashion
shows, such as Bloomingdales and Nordstrom, as dressers. The school also has a
Pattern Makers Club, it's a fun way to work on garments while hanging out with
friends. Lastly, there is a class about putting on a fashion show, it is
all student produced and always turns out amazing.
What type of internships have you
had and what did you learn from them?
I've been interning with Tom James Company. It is a men's custom suiting company with locations all around the world. I've learned more about marketing myself and reaching out to clients. I've also been able to personally style clients with shirts, ties, and shoes.
I've been interning with Tom James Company. It is a men's custom suiting company with locations all around the world. I've learned more about marketing myself and reaching out to clients. I've also been able to personally style clients with shirts, ties, and shoes.
What advice can you give to other
students who are about to start their degree in fashion?
I think it's best to do what feels right to yourself because at
the end of the day you know your own strengths and weaknesses.
