The Culture of Fashion

Nova Weng

“Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the

way we live, what is happening”

-Coco Chanel

TARGET THESISFocus: understand working aspects

of fashion industry-Meaning behind fashion has

changed Working Phase: prepare large-scale

charity fashion show

Why did I choose this Project & THESIS?

❖ Passion & experience in fashion❖ Inspired by Mary Katrantzou ❖ Research evolution of diversity❖ Exercise leadership in workforce

LEARNED THROUGH RESEARCH

● Researched: History of Fashion● Famous Fashion Icons & Companies● Global Fashion ● Company Start ups & Philosophy: EFFECT

FREEMAN FASHION GROUP

ACR & TED BAker

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FUNDRAISED MILLIONS

Aid for Cancer Research

$250,000 Gift GrantFrancis H. Burr Proton Therapy Center- Mass General Center $125,000 GIFT to ESTABLISH Translational Research Lab

Our process is easy3 STEP PROCESS

Research & Resource

Preparation

Advertisement & Designs

Luncheon & Model Preparation

April 7-20

Apr.21-May 5

May 6-23

RESPONSIBILITIES

❖ Logo Design & ACR Booklet Editing❖ Promo Posters❖ Activity Planner (meetings)❖ Track Budgets (carpet, foyer capacity, lighting)❖ Dressing Model ❖ Photography

Challenges & Solutions

❏ Time Management❏ Conflict Schedule❏ Business skills & marketingEfficiency

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Waltham Ballroom

Dressing Room: Visuals

MODELS IN DRESSING ROOM

ANASTASIATsikhavana

Laura Shi, MD Jovin, Kiersten Wood, Elena Kollarova, Sophie Weidhaas, Edlin Michelle Anastasia Tsikhanava at The Westin Waltham-Boston.Madison Hoerr: Ted Baker Manager (in middle)

Interns & Colleagues at Lunch

LEARNED THROUGH INTERNSHIP

● Business● Time/Cost estimation; Develop budget online● Activity planning, researching material● Teamwork● Quick-thinking/ Versatility (fast paced)◉ Diverse models

Business + Art Component

Business

Finance

Leader Economy

Risk

Profit

Rise

Idea

INITIATIVE &

GROUP WORK BUDGET

FUNDRAISE

MONEY ON

LARGE SCALE

COLLABORATE

WITH

COMPANIES

87%Communicati

on

50%Social

55%Econo

mic

88%Leadership

30%

Ideology

Use charts to explain your ideasFHS 3 CORE VALUES

Academic -communicate

media, interdisciplinary strategies, social

media etc.

Civic-problem solving,

citizenship, maintain well-being, support

Social-school

responsibilities, respect visions,

open-mindedness,

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What Have I gained?

➢ Communication Skills➢ Technical skills➢ Critical Thinking➢ Innovative Problem Solving➢ Leadership abilities➢ Appreciation; Self Awareness of role &

independence

What Emotions did I feel?

★ Confidence★ Trust★ Excitement ★ Fear★ Proud

STATISTICS

Increase in Audience Participation by 10-15%

Raised more money compared to last year by 20%

2013 2014 2015 2016

THESIS CONCLUSION-Understood underlying responsibilities in fashion world

-fast, preparation, technical, collab-helped fund cancer research-fashion= about people

RISING QUESTIONS:-How would large, major high fashion differ from my project?-What does it take to secure a job in this industry?-In the 20th century, has fashion become more of an art or business?

How Does this Affect my Future Plans?

-Continues to be a passion-Future plans connected

THANK YOU!