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Grand Opening of BRAG Showroom:
"BRAG to be heard, DARE to be seen"
by Elizabeth Caban
THEATRICS is the theme, and FASHION is our scene!
Student created, student run, the GRAND OPENING of the BRAG showroom will feature the designs of three talented students and give them an opportunity to show various boutiques their designs. This showroom will showcase the fashion art of Alysha Forde, Vanessa Ortiz, and Daniela Vlad. Although these three designers have very distinct styles, they all share a passion for fashion. (More)
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Designers on the Rise
Three names from the next generation fashion world that you need to know
By LaQuelle Washington and Stephanie Sara
Unique pieces, femininity and passion are words that best describe three up-and-coming designers in Fairfield County. These women are using their creativity and fashion instincts to create one-of-a-kind collections. (More)
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Natasha Nasution |
Jessica Proulx |
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Three hip, fresh boutiques that stamp 'fashion' on Fairfield County communities
Scouring your closet of infinite woven designs, tossing ancient apparel of disastrous faux pas, you come to realize, you have nothing to wear. It's an age-old dilemma that forces us to ravage through department stores until we find something that fits to some degree, and turns into a mistake as soon as the cashier says, "would you like your receipt in the bag?" Most people find themselves lost in this situation, hoping to one day locate a shop to satisfy their every need. Three Fairfield County shops have tapped into this niche, lending a hand for those unacquainted with fashionable expression. (More)
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Fashion dynasties in FC
Fairfield County is a place where customers are friends and family comes first. The family-owned business came decades before the consumer-driven market and has lasted in few places. And although some would argue small family businesses are far and few, Connecticut has bragging rights to some of the most successful. Who would've thought CT would be credited with big name fashion icons and empires including, Tommy Hilfiger, Mitchell's, Windsong, and True Blue in New Canaan-all of which have either founded or found themselves in Connecticut and all which are family-owned fashion businesses. With mass production and merging companies on the rise, it's no surprise that these family-owned businesses, who have what it takes to stick around, are turning heads and making sales. So what is it about Connecticut that makes these successful businesses want to stay in the family and stay in the area? (More)
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