The Uniform

My summer in New York kicked off on June 7th, Kaitlyn's started the week before and Sami's internship starts on the 21^st . We all have these amazing opportunities to work for some fabulous companies located directly on Fashion Avenue. Through all of our excitement we hit one snag, what do we wear! In a world all about the clothes on your back it becomes desperately important to dress the part. Thankfully my birthday was only a few short days ago and I was able to convince my parents shopping would be the best birthday present. Normally shopping would be full of fun and frivolity, this time however was slightly different, and I had to be smart about it. What is too dressy, what is appropriate but comfortable enough for all day wear and what exactly does business casual mean?? Too many questions and just not enough clothes on sale that fit. So after a slightly successful shopping trip (I mean I did get 3 new pairs of shoes) I have come to a new decision for the summer…diet!

I'm assuming all these looks would be perfect for work...if only..

"Clang, Clang, Clang went the Trolley"

Train rides: the new way to travel

Sure airplanes can get you from point A to point B in lighting speed. You can travel across the country in a matter of hours but now the cons tend to greatly outweigh the benefits of this traveling option. Who needs to deal with the constant hassles? No more than one bag, pay if you need more and the world ends if it’s over fifty lbs (someone please explain to me why having one bag at thirty lbs and one bag at sixty is any worse than having two at fifty lbs.) and don’t even get me started on customs, liquid restrictions, and the recycled air we deal with. Recently two of us traveled a great distant on this classic but undiscovered way to do so, the train. Sure it was a bit of a distance, both on our way to New York one staring in Savannah and the other in Raleigh, we had to endure a lengthy ride but it was no worse than a road trip and distractions help you pass the time. Bring books, movies, or dramine (to knock you out) and you suddenly have a wonderful and much cheaper trip (try getting an $80.00 plane ticket one way!). And the most fabulous perk of traveling by train is the luggage restrictions of lack thereof; we are talking three bags a piece and two carry-ons. Now when you tell someone like me this kind of news I’m instantly elated, a bag for my shoes!

Down to the Wire

So we have been pretty preoccupied with finals lately. We are in the last weeks of class and all our spare time is being spent on projects and papers (that is when we can find the time to peel ourselves from the beautiful spring weather). Thus we apologize for the lateness of this post, we are not neglecting Scuttlebutt it is our little pride and joy so here is a quick glimpse of Brittany's work to tied everyone over until we can properly post.

Casting Fashion Shadows with Architecture

Kaitlyn Fields hard at work

Sami's all time favorite location in Savannah, just look at that ivy!

Brittany's favorite!

Now is the time to share some of the work from the photographer of the group. Luckily Sami is just as obsessed with fashion as we are. The latest finished collection a series based on the combination and influence architecture and fashion share. It was shot in 4x5 large format film that can be useful in straightening buildings and selective focus. The black and white medium creates a tension in contrast that helps to intensify the settings and figures. Each photo was shot in Savannah lending a historic quality to the subject, which proved to only enhance the contrast idea with modern fashion.

The Oscars of Fashion

Last night was the Met Gala for the costume institute so clearly we were obsessing over young Hollywood's designer choices (I mean what kind of fashionistas would we be if we didn't)? We all had our favorites, the ones we loved, the ones we hated, and the crazy ones that made life interesting.

It was clearly all about the white and neutral look this year, however there were a few pops of color *cough* Katy Perry *cough* that turned our heads. but there is no doubt about it, the designers whether they were dates for celebrities or artists dressing them, did not disappoint.

Ones we were not to fond of...to put it nicely

Blake Lively in Marchesa

Kristen Stewart in Chanel (never thought I would not like Chanel
that some awesome power you have KStew.)

Here are our favorites..thank you Taylor Swift and Emma Watson

Emma Watson in Burberry

Taylor Swift in Ralph Lauren

Chris Benz

This one has a new home in Chris Benz's studio!

Chris Benz Collection - Fall 2010

Chris Benz Collection - Fall 2010

Chris Benz Collection - Fall 2010

Yesterday our lives were basically set as we each got to meet a legend in the making. Chris Benz visited SCAD for scad style and we not only got to hear him lecture but got some one on one advice afterward, not to mention a hug! He is basically the most outstanding person alive. And if this was not enough miss Kaitlyn Fields now has some original art work in his studio!! She had a project earlier this year where she had to illustrate a fashion designers collection, her work is amazing, the designer himself said so! so take a look at the soon to be famous Kaitlyn Fields work....


P.S Thank you so much for the amazing advice Chris! You and your panel gave the ultimate lecture with information that will stay with us as we go further in our careers.

Recently we have been joining in some school sponsored activities here in Savannah, GA. Last weekend was the sidewalk arts festival and we thought we would show off our amazing chalk skills with some fashion illustrations. Even the rain couldn't run us off, we had umbrellas and friends and that was all we needed, even our parents joined in on the fun as they were visiting for the weekend, so what do you think, new career choice, professional chalk art??

we also got some print acknowledgment in the district quarterly magazine! check out the link.

http://www.scaddistrict.com/?cat=5