March 2nd, 2010, 12:17 PM

Rob Curry donates to ‘Perpetual Indulgence’

On Sunday, School of Fashion instructor Rob Curry donated a coat (that he made) to a fundraiser organized by the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, a group of guys who use drag and Catholic imagery to bring awareness to social conflict and sexual tolerance.

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Two “Sisters” who like to “Indulge”

Held at Wild Side West, the event raised funds for breast cancer and Rob’s coat was auctioned off for $500. A total of $3500 was raised at the event - and Rob couldn’t be any more excited about his coat and the socially conscious drag nuns.

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The coat that Rob donated

“I’ve gotten to know (the Sisters) quite well,” says Rob, “and I love them all!”

For more information on the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, visit their website

February 19th, 2010, 4:27 PM

Forbes focuses on our Fashion Week designers

Forbes.com did a well-produced video that focused on the designers who recently showed at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week and put a spotlight on the School of Fashion’s renowned reputation.

Take a look:

Great job Steven and Bethany for being spokespeople for the school! And kudos to Simon as well!

Check out all of our coverage from Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week by clicking here

February 13th, 2010, 2:40 PM

Feeling the steam of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

The designers were backstage hours before the show and they needed to make every single detail of their garments presentable. They stitched, lint-brushed, snipped stray threads and, of course, there was lots of pressing and steaming going on!


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Photographers snap a photo of Nicky getting her steam on

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Instructor Kevy DeSantis helps Naomi steam her gown

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Sabah works out the creases in her garments

Considering it was a bit chilly outside, the steamy warmth that filled up the room wasn’t uninvited.

For more coverage of our show at Fashion Week, click here!

February 13th, 2010, 12:00 PM

The Spring 2010 issue of ONE EIGHTY is finally here!

You asked for it - and here it is. The Spring 2010 issue of One Eighty!

Believe us, it’s just as good as our print version!

February 12th, 2010, 9:59 PM

The guidance of Gonbee

It’s the day before the show. Our designers are showing tomorrow in the biggest tent at Bryant Park in front of hundreds of people including some of the most major industry professionals in the fashion business.

No pressure.

Luckily, design instructor, Gonbee Tanaka was there to give some guidance and calm the stress of our designers as they worked today - and it never hurts to have that extra input from your instructors!

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Gonbee looks upon Sabah’s work with care

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Bethany works while Gonbee looks on

He’s almost like a guardian angel - a sartorial saint if you will. A soothing ray of light.

February 8th, 2010, 3:23 PM

Say hello to Russell!

The School of Fashion would like to welcome Russell Clower, the new Assistant Director of Visual Merchandising.

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One of Russell’s windows for Wilkes Bashford

At first, I misread the announcement and I thought it said Russell Crowe will be the new Assistant Director of Visual Merchandising. I thought, “Wow. That’s odd. What is he doing here?” Then I read it again and it made more sense.

With a background in illustration, Russell has an extensive experience of visual merchandising - or as he likes to call it “The Theatre of Presentation.” From art direction to event production to brand imaging to advertising, Mr. Clower is definitely going to bring a lot to the School of Fashion. He has worked for the San Francisco-based upscale retailer Wilkes Bashford as the creative director and the director of special events. He has also done consulting work with Ralph Lauren POLO and was the visual merchandising manager for Bebe.

Follow the jump to see more pictures of his work at Wilkes Bashford (in San Francisco, Palo Alto, and Carmel) Read more…