Fashion Institute of Florida

RUCHT D’OLEO JUDGES AT ŁÓDŹ YOUNG FASHION 2017 On Monday, October 16 I flew to Poland, to attend and be part of the panel of judges for the international Fashion designer competition called ŁÓDŹ YOUNG FASHION. The experience for me as a fashion designer and professional was like a dream.   The 5 day-long event included many fashion shows, lectures,  press conferences, workshops, lunches, dinners, and after parties. I had...

Faux fur vests are a trending item this season and are perfect to throw on for a holiday party. They are effortless, sophisticated and surprisingly easy to sew. If you are a beginner, a short-haired fabric is easier to sew together rather than some of the longer haired style fabrics for a few reasons. They drape better, are lightweight, and can be reversible. Follow this simple step-by-step tutorial to get...

Taking fashion students on a field trip to the garment factory is like taking kids to Disneyland!! We met at 10.30am at the first factory in West Hialeah, a factory that has a full line of services, from sample making to small productions. There, the students asked questions, watched several machines working, interacted with the seamstresses, touched the fabrics and trims, and more importantly, learned closer the production process. Feedback...

Investing in people and talent is a priority for the Maison Yves Saint Laurent. A pillar of the House’s strategy is, in particular, to preserve the transmission of Saint Laurent specific savoir-faire, and to generate innovative ideas for the future. As part its global talents engagement approach, the Maison is launching the Saint Laurent Couture Institute (SLCI), in partnership with the two prestigious French fashion schools, Institut Français de la Mode (IFM)...