The History, Principles, & Business of London Fashion 1.Testimonials from past students 2.Scrapbook...
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The History, Principles, & Business of London Fashion 1. Testimonials from past students 2. Scrapbook pages from a former student 3. Photographs of Vanderbilt students in London participating in the course
The History, Principles, & Business of London Fashion 1.Testimonials from past students 2.Scrapbook pages from a former student 3.Photographs of Vanderbilt
The History, Principles, & Business of London Fashion
1.Testimonials from past students 2.Scrapbook pages from a former
student 3.Photographs of Vanderbilt students in London
participating in the course
Slide 2
THTR 216 London Maymester Testimonial Shelby Hughes, Film
Studies & Arts Management, 2013 I attended the Theatre
Departments 2012 Fashion History Maymester in London. As my first
study abroad encounter, this trip was absolutely unforgettable. It
opened my eyes to other ways of life and cultures in the world.
This journey was a catalyst for me, inspiring me to continue to
seek out study abroad experiences. England was fantastic, and a
wonderful place to explore the inner workings of the fashion
industry, a scene Id always been curious about. Moreover, it was
the perfect opportunity to dig into some of its roots. London is a
really safe place to study, and just magical all around. There was
always so much to see and do. From adventures on the tube,
travelling the beautiful countryside, eating fish and chips and
gelato to our hearts content, experiencing living in an English
flat and bonding with fellow Vanderbilt students, and immersing
ourselves in the thriving and sophisticated art and theatre sphere
of London, to witnessing the countrys rich history Id always been
fascinated with come to life, my study abroad experience in England
really resonated with me. It allowed me to grow as a person, and I
feel like the insights it presented me with made me a
better-rounded student and artist alike. I would highly encourage
anyone considering this trip to go for it! You will find that it is
no doubt a worthwhile adventure to embark on and a gateway to
broadening your horizons for years to come.
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THTR 216 London Maymester Testimonial Alexandria Chanel Baker
"Traveling to London, a city rich in history, really enriched my
understanding of the arts' important place in the development of
today's modern societies. Fashion and architecture have been used
as mediums through which people within a distinct culture have
shared their values and beliefs with other cultures. My time spent
in London was nothing short of amazing and has widened the once
limited lens I use to view the world."
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THTR 216 London Maymester Testimonial Emily Stein During the
London Fashion Maymester I greatly enjoyed visiting Sabina's design
studio. Through this experience I learned a significant amount
about the work and craftsmanship that goes into creating a
custom-designed article of clothing. Sabina's dedication,
creativity, and innovation was enthralling. Furthermore, it was
inspiring to have the opportunity to meet her in a small group
environment and ask her questions about her work and the design
process. I also found it exciting to design and sketch my own dress
concept while gaining direct feedback from a renowned wedding dress
designer. Overall, the Fashion Maymester in London was a class that
I will never forget; through opportunities to explore the
enchanting city and delve into a unique subject area in a city
renowned for it meticulous fashion community, I truly began to
appreciate a new culture.
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THTR 216 London Maymester Testimonial Reema Shihadeh The
highlight of my experience on the History of Fashion London
Maymester was getting to visit the various museums and sights
throughout London. Specifically, getting a chance to see the
ballgown exhibit at the Victoria and Albert Museum and the
Christian Louboutin shoe exhibit was really fun. I learned that
from simply looking at the clothing in a piece of artwork you tell
the time period it is from and what the societal or cultural norms
might have been at that time, which I had never thought about
before. This was also relevant to the many musicals and plays we
were able to attend, which were amazing! Through all of the various
places we went I was able to see how fashion is part of everything
and anything.
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THTR 216 London Maymester Testimonial Audrey Jackson Studying
Fashion History in London is a wonderful opportunity to immerse
oneself into the topic. Due to London's rich history and
preservation, there are many opportunities to observe past fashions
in manners as diverse as museum exhibitions and castles with
historically dressed actors. In addition to the history of London's
fashion, you are able to experience how that history has created
the rich culture and fashions seen in London today. What better way
to experience a beautiful city than to study one of the most
beautiful aspects: fashion?
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THTR 216 London Maymester Testimonial Demetria Kimble
"Traveling abroad to London in itself was an amazing journey, but
the London Fashion Maymester enhanced this times ten! With trips to
British museums, theatrical productions, and other historic sites
on the syllabus, I was really able to be immersed in the history of
British fashion and art. I gained an understanding and awareness
that could NEVER be captured in a book. Fashion's huge importance
to society is truly exposed in this class. Before this trip, I
never really grasped how important fashion is to more than just a
girl's daily wear and making sure colors and patterns match for the
day. Instead, it speaks a ton about a time period, about people's
views, political, societal, etc. It truly is an outward display of
a person's innermost sentiments. For this lesson alone, I thank
you.
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Pages from a THTR 216 student London scrapbook, 2013
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A map with the student residence buildings, mid- to
late-nineteenth century converted townhouses in the beautiful and
conveniently located Kensington area, provided by FIE, a
London-based non-profit educational organization
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Sabina Motasem You will experience working with a custom
wedding dress designer who trained at the famous school of fashion
design, Central Saint Martins. We will see first hand how she
creates and manufactures her one-of-a-kind, high-quality pieces
Sabina Ali, the founder of Sabina Motasem, spent several years on
the high street in design and production and in media/marketing as
a graphic designer before designing cocktail dresses. In 2005 she
designed a friend a simple and elegant wedding dress as a gift.
Several gifts later, orders quickly followed and the idea for
Sabina Motasem was born.
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Sabina Motasem http://www.motasem.co.uk/ Her designer wedding
dresses, inspired by a bygone age, are created using the finest
silks, and a superior innovative cut, all to garner the best
quality. The glamour and sophistication of old and new Hollywood
shines through with her vintage style wedding dresses. Stunning
geometry and simplicity combined with simple shapes.
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A Vanderbilt student dress design turned into a technical flat,
ready for production!, at the workshop of Sabina Motasem
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The Making of Harry Potter An amazing exhibit of the sets,
costumes, props, and even some of the animals used in the
films
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Ticket stubs from theatre shows and various tours
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A Tube map for getting around London West End Theatre
productions including Wicked
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Pictures of students from past years
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Costumes on exhibit at The Making of Harry Potter
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Taking trains to Hampton Court
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Bath, Royal Crescent
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Students crossing Millennium Bridge linking the City of London
at St. Paul's Cathedral with the Tate Modern Gallery at
Bankside
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Day Trip to Hampton Court
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Afternoon tea at the Fan Museum
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Vanderbilt students at play in the lobby of the Victoria and
Albert Museum
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View of Tower Bridge from the Design Museum, Greenwich