Preschool Wardrobe Wars

Class: Sewing Techniques 1
Grade : 10th

 

http://parenting.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/02/28/preschool-wardrobe-wars/

 

The article entitled Preschool Wardrobe Wars by Lisa Belkin examines whether or not a parent should allow their toddlers the liberty of choosing the article of clothing they prefer to wear. What is your stance on this debate? Extract evidence from the article to support your thought. Lastly, respond to the comment of 1 or more of your classmates in a meaningful manner. Happy Blogging!

Why Fashion Keeps Tripping Over Race

Why Fashion Keeps Tripping Over Race

After reading the title of the article "Why Fashion Keeps Tripping Over Race" By Robin Givhan, what would you infer the article will be about? Would you agree or disagree that the title is a figurative term? If so, how would you translate it's meaning?
Post a response to the comment of atleast 1 classmate. Click on the following link to read the article
http://nymag.com/fashion/11/spring/71654/

TC Article # 1 Naked Ambition

Naked Ambition by Caroline Weber
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/25/t-magazine/25remix-nude-t.html?_r=0

 

 

After reading the article "Naked Ambition" by Caroline Weber

in a few sentences explain what you know for sure about the evolution of Fashion throughout history. How did the Fashion Designer Coco Chanel inspire fashion trends? Use the article to extract evidence to support your thoughts.

SMB's Saturday Fashion Design Academy

What an amazing educational journey I have experienced as an educator with SMB's Saturday Fashion Design Academy

AFRICAN TEXTILES

Guest Speaker at The High School of Fashion Industries

Felix Anaman

Thank you to our Principal, Mr. Blank, AP English, Ms. Moore, AP CTE, Ms. Boulamaali, Fashion Coordinator, Ms. Manning, Librarian, Ms. Dahill , Art Instructor Dr. Sieunarine, & Student Teacher Ms. Ariana Massouh for opening another door towards success for our students.

A special thank you to Mr. Anaman for teaching us about the origins behind African Textiles and beyond

African Textiles

Fashion Design Text Complexity Do Now Assignment #3

Fashion Design Text Complexity Do Now Assignment #3
Article Title: Retail's Social Media Wave Next Step: Driving Sales
By: Rachel Strugatz
Date: Tuesday, September 6, 2011 pg. 6

Translate the following lifted sentence in your own words

"Department stores have an overall store brand voice but they haven't yet utilized the brands and the people within their own community to engage with their consumer."

Fashion Design Text Complexity Do Now Assignment #2

Article Title: Retail's Social Media Wave Next Step: Driving Sales

By: Rachel Strugatz

Date: Tuesday, September 6, 2011 pg. 6

Directions: Read and translate the following sentence into your own words. Identify the figurative language being used and define the challenging vocabulary words.

Having a social media presence is table stakes every single retailer has one.

Table Stakes noun 1. A stake that a player places on the table at the beginning of a game that may not be changed once the deal begins.

2. Table takes, the limiting of a bet to the amount remaining in a player's table stake during a game.

Figurative Language

What is Figurative Language?

To learn about the

Intro Guide to Fashion Design

Click on the following link and please share what YOU have learned for sure!!!

http://www.ooshirts.com/guides/Intro-Guide-to-Fashion-Design.html