Pratt Institute - Prattonia Yearbook (Brooklyn, NY)

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Fashion Fashion is more than de- signer jeans, Studio 54, or a Sony Walkman. It’s a way of life. It depicts the economics of a country and of the time; the de- pression of the 30's, the revolts of the 60's, the futuristic appeal of the 8¢ s trendy, racey...hidden away on the sec- ond floor of North Hall. History of costume books are con- sulted, foreign mag nized, trips made to Fifth Ave- nue’s fine stores and fab’ shops, and then...the idea be- comes hundreds of sketches until one ends up with a f swatch. Basic patterns S scruti- out of billowing portfolios, pen- cils from artbin boxes. Pattern paper is lai where. Muslin is pre: t) and one thread is gently removed from both length and width. Tracing wheel and tracing paper come into view; then a scissors...pressure mounts as TT TW es Wig NV hours pass quickly (more coffee please). Needles and thread and headless dress forms, bobbins and sewing machines; a sigh of relief or seam ripper of despair. Fabric is purchased and press- ed. The once feared industrial power machine and steamy iron become friends to shaky hands. rt ee es ed ee De A And then, ta-da, a finished gar- ment. And still, critique, a decision, a show, a display of coordinating colors and styles, a showroom, merchandising sales and the start of new trends. After four years...the Fashion Industry. Top left to right: Toni Bernzweig, Jeannette Ryan, John Wilhite, Marta Cropper, Renee Diaz, Olga Herrero, Signe Hedemark, Princ Cond Anna Duzon, Sangmi Dori Annette Pou, Fran- Valerie Bennett, Sook Young Glowack, Marian Bowden, Denise Park, Lynette Waldronumphlett, Catherine Martell, Randi Konbert, Linda Leshay, Mahasty Ramezani.

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