“Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the
way we live, what is happening”
-Coco Chanel
TARGET THESISFocus: understand working aspects
of fashion industry-Meaning behind fashion has
changed Working Phase: prepare large-scale
charity fashion show
Why did I choose this Project & THESIS?
❖ Passion & experience in fashion❖ Inspired by Mary Katrantzou ❖ Research evolution of diversity❖ Exercise leadership in workforce
LEARNED THROUGH RESEARCH
● Researched: History of Fashion● Famous Fashion Icons & Companies● Global Fashion ● Company Start ups & Philosophy: EFFECT
FUNDRAISED MILLIONS
Aid for Cancer Research
$250,000 Gift GrantFrancis H. Burr Proton Therapy Center- Mass General Center $125,000 GIFT to ESTABLISH Translational Research Lab
Our process is easy3 STEP PROCESS
Research & Resource
Preparation
Advertisement & Designs
Luncheon & Model Preparation
April 7-20
Apr.21-May 5
May 6-23
RESPONSIBILITIES
❖ Logo Design & ACR Booklet Editing❖ Promo Posters❖ Activity Planner (meetings)❖ Track Budgets (carpet, foyer capacity, lighting)❖ Dressing Model ❖ Photography
Laura Shi, MD Jovin, Kiersten Wood, Elena Kollarova, Sophie Weidhaas, Edlin Michelle Anastasia Tsikhanava at The Westin Waltham-Boston.Madison Hoerr: Ted Baker Manager (in middle)
LEARNED THROUGH INTERNSHIP
● Business● Time/Cost estimation; Develop budget online● Activity planning, researching material● Teamwork● Quick-thinking/ Versatility (fast paced)◉ Diverse models
Business + Art Component
Business
Finance
Leader Economy
Risk
Profit
Rise
Idea
INITIATIVE &
GROUP WORK BUDGET
FUNDRAISE
MONEY ON
LARGE SCALE
COLLABORATE
WITH
COMPANIES
87%Communicati
on
50%Social
55%Econo
mic
88%Leadership
30%
Ideology
Use charts to explain your ideasFHS 3 CORE VALUES
Academic -communicate
media, interdisciplinary strategies, social
media etc.
Civic-problem solving,
citizenship, maintain well-being, support
Social-school
responsibilities, respect visions,
open-mindedness,
Insert your desiredhere.
What Have I gained?
➢ Communication Skills➢ Technical skills➢ Critical Thinking➢ Innovative Problem Solving➢ Leadership abilities➢ Appreciation; Self Awareness of role &
independence
STATISTICS
Increase in Audience Participation by 10-15%
Raised more money compared to last year by 20%
2013 2014 2015 2016
THESIS CONCLUSION-Understood underlying responsibilities in fashion world
-fast, preparation, technical, collab-helped fund cancer research-fashion= about people
RISING QUESTIONS:-How would large, major high fashion differ from my project?-What does it take to secure a job in this industry?-In the 20th century, has fashion become more of an art or business?