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Author Archives: Keren Ben-Horin
And the winner is…..
Thanks for all of you who sent your family portraits. The winner of the book Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty was randomly selected. And the winner is….. Valerie Bohbot
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My Family Portrait
This is the last entry for our book giveaway, the winner will be announced tomorrow Most of my family photos are abroad in my parents’ home and I did not really want to submit a photo of myself, here is … Continue reading
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Job Op: Paid Internship
Haute couture and expensive ready-to-wear expert Claire Shaeffer is looking for an intern. She is located in Palm Springs, CA and have a home office. She has a collection of 1500+ garments and about 5000 books. She writes books and magazine … Continue reading
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Haute Couture techniques with expert Claire Shaeffer
By Anna Yanofsky The only thing better than spending a long morning ogling a rack of couture garments, is doing so with an expert guide. In her many years as one of sewing’s premiere Haute Couture technique experts, teachers, and … Continue reading
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Tagged Claire Shaeffer, Cristobal Balenciaga, Dior, Haute Couture, House of Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
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Interview with Clare Sauro, curator of the Drexel Historic Costume Collection
We are happy to bring you this interview by Ariele Elia, a recent graduate of the program, with alumna Clare Sauro. Sauro is curator of the Drexel Historic Costume Collection at the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design. … Continue reading
My Family Portrait
Sitting on the left side is my grandmother Rebecca, it was taken in Poland in 1923 when she was 19. Also in the pictures are her brother and sisters. It was only recently handed to my mother by her cousin, neither of us saw … Continue reading
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Some thoughts on the McQueen exhibition and related topics
A couple of days ago I finally found the time to see the McQueen exhibition at the Met. To avoid the long lines I arrived before ten AM on a weekday, I usually try to avoid crowded places but I … Continue reading
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Tagged Aimee Mullins, Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty, Beth Ditto, Harold Koda, Love Magazine
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TSA Textile Study Tour to South Korea
THE TEXTILE SOCIETY OF AMERICA ANNOUNCES: Traditional and Contemporary Textiles in South Korea A STUDY TOUR, SEPTEMBER 15-26, 2011 Registration deadline July 1, 2011 The Textile Society of America Inc. offers study tours and professional development opportunities focused on textiles. … Continue reading
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TSA Study Tour to South India
THE TEXTILE SOCIETY OF AMERICA ANNOUNCES: TSA Study Tour to South India October 23-November 6, 2011 Registration deadline July 29, 2011 The Textile Society of America Inc. offers study tours and professional development opportunities focused on textiles. This fall the … Continue reading
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My Family Portrait
This photograph was taken in summer camp outside Moscow c. 1951-2. My mother is third from left with the dark bob and grumpy face. I find the composition of the picture very interesting, it captures a moment comprised of several layers- on … Continue reading
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