day show ticket push

CAN'T MAKE THE NIGHT SHOW?... 
JOIN US FOR THE TWO O'clock SHOW INSTEAD!!

Tickets are available on the TicketMaster website and will also be available for purchase day-of at the Mid Hudson Civic Center.

For this year’s 25th Silver Anniversary, everything will be bigger and better than ever---especially our raffle prizes! Purchase your tickets at the Mid-Hudson Civic Center and enter to win exclusive items such as Nicole Miller garments and glass bangles, Lacoste apparel and more at both the day and evening shows! In addition to these fashionable raffle items, winners will also receive the opportunity to win a studio portrait by our very own look-book photographer, Michael Polito, free of cost! 

Click Here to Get Your Tickets

Alyson Graves

Once A Marist Fashionista, Always A Marist Fashionista

Alumni and Fashion Findings contest winner, Alyson Morilla Graves, is a former design student and winner of the 1997 Silver Needle Award. Alyson’s exceptional designs were highlighted with picture postcard scenery encompassed by a sophisticated earthy feel. Her inspirations came from stunning western scenery such as canyon views and mountainous vistas. Alyson’s flowing luxurious fabrics incorporated suede, leather, and fur that wooed the judges and the audience!

After college, Alyson accepted a design position with prestigious designer Ann Taylor. While working at Ann Taylor she quickly moved up the ranks to head dress designer. During Alyson tenure, she was able to travel throughout Asia and Europe designing and forecasting the latest trends.

Today Alyson lives in Brooklyn with her husband Scott and their two daughters Clover and Marni. While fashion will always be part of Alyson’s life, she has recently taken a leave of absence but hopes to return to the fashion world in the near future.

Here is a look at her Collection:

sustainablity video

Re-Knit : An Ethical Design Project

In 2006 the Fashion Program introduced a Knit Wear Design Course. This year the class focused on sustainable fashion. The class was required to use recycled knit wear to create their own pieces. Check out this video created by Professor Melissa Halvorson. 

Head to to the student center today ( Wednesday 27,2011) from 11-2 to see finished pieces and join the Marist community for Sustainability Day! 

Payne Mansion

Take a look at the Poughkeepsie Journal Photo Shoot, taken at the Payne Mansion!

Special Thanks to Photographer and Videographer, Lee Ferris and Chrissie Williams! The staff at Payne Mansion and the Fashion Show Production Team.

ticket push!

DO YOU HAVE YOUR TICKETS?

May 5th is just around the corner!

 Don’t forget to buy your tickets to this year's Silver Needle Fashion show!

For this year’s 25th Silver Anniversary, everything will be bigger and better than ever---especially our raffle prizes! Purchase your tickets at the Mid-Hudson Civic Center and enter to win exclusive items such as Nicole Miller garments and glass bangles, Lacoste apparel and more at both the day and evening shows! In addition to these fashionable raffle items, winners will also receive the opportunity to win a studio portrait by our very own look-book photographer, Michael Polito, free of cost! If you are joining us for our night show, enjoy a cocktail at our reception preceding the show at 7pm. Tickets are available at all levels for both shows, but act fast!

Click here to purchase tickets!

Contest Winner

Congratulations Marist Alum Alyson Graves! After entering the Fashion Findings Ticket Contest you have won Two - Front Row Tickets to the 25th Annual Silver Needle Fashion Show!

Thank you for all contestants who entered! There is still time to get tickets to the show! Simply visit www.ticketmaster.com, seats are still available for both night and day shows!

Annie's Photos

Annie Major' 14, a student in our Fashion Show Production class, worked her photography skills during the two-day photo shoot with Michael Polito. Check out this slide show to get a behind the scenes point of view!!

Album 1 - slide show

AD Model Video

Practice Makes Perfect!

Veteran student-model, Adiaroz Diaz, better known as AD, shares his modeling secrets.

Special thanks to Model Coordinators, Jenna Williams and Jennifer Smith. 

ONE DAY LEFT to ENTER FASHION FINDINGS!

There is still time to win TWO- FRONT ROW tickets to the 25th Annual Silver Needle Show vauled at $200!

Simply click the link below and explore our blog ( you are already ahead of game!), Twitter ( @FashionAtMarist) and our Facebook Page ( Fashion @ Marist) to answer the questions! Then simply email your completed form and answered questions to fashionatmarist@gmail.com!

Fashion Findings Form & Questions (Click Here)

Good Luck!

making of the look book

Behind the Scenes:

The making of this year's look-book.

Special Thanks to:

  Michael Polito 

Marsia Verdi & the Flawless Image Team

The Gallery Salon

Cafe Bocca

&

 The Fashion Show Production Team

( Music " Little Secrets" by PassionPit )

Feminine Meets Fierce!

What do you get when you integrate sophisticated women’s tailoring with a little bit of edge?  This year, our talented junior designers were asked to choose an inspirational, industry designer and combine it with a theme of their choice. One junior in particular, Grace Buckley, has combined the classic chic of the Channel suit with the use of leather. The thick structure of leather makes assembling the garments an arduous task, but makes for fashion forward designs. The collection includes high waisted pants intertwined with a chiffon chain belt, mimicking the infamous strap on the Channel handbag. Another piece includes a structured leather cutout lingerie top, which contributes to the racy feel of the collection.  With the Silver Needle Fashion Show approaching quickly, these pieces are sure to be jaw droppers while strutted down the runway.  

Take a sneak peak behind Grace's inspiration!

Angela Big

The Life of A Senior Designer: 

An Inside Look at Angela Big's Senior Collection

Jaclyn Paulhus

The Life of A Senior Designer:

 An Inside Look at Jaclyn Paulhus' Senior Collection

sophmore collection

Ethical AND Trendy: Fair Trade Fashion

 Fashion will meet fair trade on the Silver Needle runway this year! Our sophomore collections will feature fair trade textiles gathered from countries around the world: India, Tanzania, Guatamela, and China.  Why is fair trade important?  This movement not only aims to encourage people to think about where their clothes are coming from before purchases are made, but also, and more importantly, provides ethical profit and fashion-conscious benefits that go directly to the designers who are producing them. This segment is supported by Marist College’s Seaming A[wear]ness program, an educational campaign to promote fair trade awareness in the fashion industry. Seaming A[wear]ness was started by five Marist seniors, including our very own student co-director, Kimberly Warren!

Check out the Seaming A[wear]ness blog at http://seamingawearness.com/ and show your support for this important cause by attending Seaming A[wear]ness day on Wednesay April 27^th  right here at Marist!

Monica Tung

The Life of a Senior Designer:

An Inside Look at Monica Tung's Senior Collection

Maddy Sasso

An Inside Look at Maddy Sasso's Senior Collection

Fashion Findings

Fashion Findings:

A quest to win two front row tickets to the 25th annual Silver Needle Fashion Show!!

Monday April 4, 2011 – Thursday April 21, 2011

Rules


• Pick up a Fashion Findings Scavenger Hunt List from Ellie (Fashion Department Administrative Assistant) or download PDF at FashionatMarist.Blogspot.com
• Complete 25 questions along with contact sheet; please provide a valid email address.
• All answers can be found on our Facebook Page (Fashion @ Marist), our blog (Fashionatmarist.blogspot.com) and our Twitter (@FashionAtMarist).
• Note: Answering the questions will require you to-do some research through viewing the above pages.
• Submit completed questionnaire and contact form to Ellie or email via Fashionatmarist@gmail.com by Thursday APRIL 21, 2011


How to Enter:


For a Chance to win 2 front row tickets to the 25th Annual Silver Needle Fashion Show valued at $200, you must submit the completed questionnaire by Thursday, April 21, 2011. The winner will be randomly selected from a drawing and the winner will be notified by Saturday April 23rd. Winner will be notified via email. If you are selected, the prize will be placed in your Marist College Campus Mail Box or Address provided.

Eligibility: Only one entry per user. No Purchase necessary.

Entries that are incomplete or illegible will not be accepted.

FASHION FINDINGS CONTEST FORM & QUESTIONS 

Freshman Fancy

Where can fancy formal meet runway fashion?  Only at our "Silver Anniversary." This year’s freshmen design students have been given the opportunity to create their own version of the traditional tuxedo shirt. What can we expect to see? Pin tucks, pleats, ruffles, and draping. Our very own Fashion Show Production freshman designer, Forrest Simms, will be displaying his vision of the tuxedo shirt using a simple white shirt with a pin tucked yoke and a scarf that will be attached at the collar.

Stay tuned to check out more sneak peeks of the underclassmen designs!