WWD: Gilberto Alvarez of The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale claimed third prize.

according to Women’s Wear Daily
Gilberto Alvarez of The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale claimed third prize for a minidress with an overlay of fake human hair that resembled fur.
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congratulations Gilberto!

The Art Institutes Passion For Fashion Competition

The Art Institutes Passion For Fashion Competition
High school seniors who are graduating in 2010 and are interested in either fashion design or fashion marketing programs are eligible to compete for this scholarship. Learn more: www.artinstitutes.edu/passionforfashion
Lunch provided! Get tips on your entry!
* Fashion Design – Room 218
* Fashion Merchandising – Room 220
you could win a trip [...]

Las Olas Wine and Food Festival

Another one bites the bullet” Andre West stated as the Fashion Show ended and the eye candy descended on the streets of Las Olas Blvd.

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This was our fifth year with the Wine and Food Festivities and to tell you the truth our talent is like wine the older we get the better it produce.

Among some [...]

Fashion trip to the MAGIC trade show is Las Vegas

The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale fashion department faculty Kerry Szymanski, took a group of 13 fashion merchandising and fashion design students of The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale.
to the MAGIC trade show is Las Vegas last week. MAGIC is one of the largest trade shows for apparel in the United States. The February show debuts [...]

Fashionable pets by Jennifer Ruffini

Fashionable pets? You bet!

Pet’s fashion by Jennifer Ruffini form her last show
“i’m ready to keep working on new designs and ideas for the pups the next show!”
Way to go Jen!

Gabriela Hernandez awarded with 1st. price

Art Serve’s Annual Red Eye Event, a gallery show which promotes fresh,
underground art and fashion.
Opening Night fashion designers showed
their collections.
Judges Jimmy Star and Joanie Cox awarded Gabriela
Hernandez with 1st. price.
A spread on Beyond Elite Magazine, from The
World of Jimmy Star Publications bringing “The Good Times in Fashion,
Sex, Politics & Entertainment to the Thinking Person”.
read more [...]

9th Annual Student Fashion Show. Preview.

Fashion design. The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale’s 9th Annual Student Fashion Show

Designer Kyra.Model : JachodeKimberly Miller -

Designer: Jennifer Ruffini. Photographer: Nicole Matisak Model : Emma.

Designer: Aaron Williams. Photography : Caroline Clear

designer : Brenna Perry. Photography : Caroline Clear . Model: Nathan Carter

The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale Presents Fashion Show to Benefit The American Heart Association Go Red for Women campaign

The Broward Convention Center heats up on Sunday, June 1, 7:30pm, when The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale’s 9th Annual Student Fashion Show presents “A Scarlet Affair,” a sizzling night of fashion and festivities to benefit the American Heart Association and its Go Red for Women campaign.
The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, in [...]

High Tech Kimonos

Digitally designed by instructor and Photoshop guru Ciro Marchetti and sewn by alumna Sheila Rodriguez, 10, one-of-a-kind kimonos were auctioned to raise funds for the Opera Society of the Florida Grand Opera.

Food and wine festival feedback

note from Andre J. West.
Chair of the Fashion Department.
The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
I just wanted to add to the applause to the students for the wonderful garments that were on display it was truly amazing!
Thank you Ms O’Reilly and Ms Adrian for inspiring them all

I just wanted to add to the applause [...]