SURPRISE! MMXIproject!

GRADUATION was TODAY- so I am officially- not a student- but a GRADUATE!
it feels good: AS much as I've been wanting for this day to come,I'm not going to lie- there are mixed emotions.


ANYHOW_ I will speak/write about graduation another day- TODAY... I want to tell you about a great great thing that is happening this week!

THIS THURDAY, MAY 26th is the MMXIproject's 1st presentation.

The MMXIproject is a design collective that myself- and 4 other marvelous ladies- created to establish a platform in which we could share our  work in its pure form. Meaning-without- having to meet anyone's expectations but our own.


 The collective began taking shape when  Amabelle Aguiluz, Nicole Girion, Zaida Goveo Balmaseda (me), Michelle Sordi, and Mary Symczak, met while studying at Politecnico di Milano in Italy and developed bonds both socially and creatively, while working, living, traveling, and studying together.  WE were having this creative rush, and wanted to do something together... and THUS, the MMXIproject started!

We come from diverse backgrounds and cultivate different approaches to design but maintain the common thread of respect for the craft.

We create our own standards, exploring the realm between art and fashion.

We explore concepts based on inspirations from our experiences both domestic and international.

We thrive off collaborative efforts and support for one another. 

We strive to create something that is bigger than the individual, but composed of elements of us all.

We believe in NO RESTRICTIONS

ABOUT THE EVENT:

There is a strong effort to not only present the project as final products of a technical craft, but to show the research and thought process to parallel the final result.  The show will exhibit a range of mediums that express the design sensibilities of each designer including textile development, photography, inspiration research, sketches, and actual garments. 

The MMXIproject invites you to come explore OUR worlds, have a drink, and be inspired.

You can learn more about the project @ : www.MMXIproject.com

Share with friends/people you think might enjoy it.

Please RSVP @ MMXIproject@gmail.com

FIND US ON facebook 

and...

THANKS X THE SUPPORT from:

AURALISTUDIO: 

http://www.auralistudio.com/blog/2011/05/24/mmxi-project-zaida/

TARA ST. JAMES/STUDY NY: 

http://4equalsides.com/2011/05/17/mmxi-project/

and

the always incredible

-SASS BROWN-!

the FUTURE OF FASHION.. or is it- FIT BFA fashion show

photo x JamesHBluck

Here are some pictures from the BFA Fashion Show, which  happened on Wednesday, May 4th at FIT .

it was called "THE FUTURE OF FASHION" -in my opinion arguable- 

but; I have much to say about this and little time.

FOR NOW... I'll share ONLY the goodstuff- 

PICTURES FOR YOUR ENJOYEMENT!
+ a video (my garment is on min10:18! )

photo x Danielle de Jesus

photo x Rebecca Anne Allen

watch minute 10:18!

new horizons- MITTELMODA FINALIST

You all know how much I've been dying to go back to Europe; to find a reason strong enough to convince myself that it is okay to just  pack-and-go!

 My head was about to burst  due to feelings of uncertainty about the future
and huge question marks that were blocking my vision.
 

BUT ... one day... for some strange -REALLY STRANGE reason-

I woke up at 3:50 am to the sound of my phone saying "message recieved".

 Come on, who wakes up at 4am- because you just got a text msg? I'm surprised I even heard it.

Anyhow... I start reading, and in a weird-english, something said:

 " from MITTELMODA. A wee note to inform ye of the Mittelmoda 2011 selections. 

Ye re 1 of the finalists! check Mittelmoda.com for official news!"

OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG!

woooooow

OMG, OMG... I just couldn't think. My body got the shivers and I, I just- just started jumping!

 Oooh, it's early -OMG! (too much excitement- difficult to contain)

 I covered my mouth because all I wanted to do was jump and scream of emotion!

WOOOOOOW!

This is one of those things in life that you want really, really badly.
I'm usually not very competitive- not good at thinking "I HAVE TO WIN THAT"; but this was one of those things I worked really hard for and just crossed my fingers and hope for the best.
(that I at least got in)

I mean, this was happening right when I had garments to hand in, work, internship and school. Only God know why become so set on our ideas...

AND here it is...

This is my reason for returning to EUROPE!
 wish me luck.