JEFFERSON
FASHION DESIGN FILM
2021
Explore the process and vision behind collection design in this documentary that takes a behind the scenes look at senior capstone collections created by the Thomas Jefferson University Class of 2021.
JEFFERSON
FASHION DESIGN FILM
VIRTUAL PREMIERE SATURDAY, MAY 8
2021
WELCOME FRIENDS & FAMILIES
Welcome to our first-ever Thomas Jefferson University Fashion Design Film, celebrating the work of our graduating senior students in Fashion Design! Our seniors have come a long way. Their four-year journey has been filled with ups, downs, the pandemic, and moments of uncertainty—what we learned is that our students are resilient and they have the ability to create the most beautiful work in some of the darkest times. The senior film takes on a larger-than-life narrative as we take you behind the scenes of our designer’s work. Learn about the students, their inspirations, thought process, motivations and dreams as they reflect on their journey. With this film, you will see how our students persisted, persevered, prevailed, and ultimately just did it! A special thank you goes out to our fashion design faculty who are the driving force behind the work you will see in our film. The film is for our students, but most importantly it’s a celebration for their families, who have encouraged and supported our students to show up and be the best versions of themselves. We invite you to step into our world and enjoy the 2021 Jefferson Fashion Design Film!
FARAI SIMOYI Program Director, Fashion Design
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SENIOR FASHION DESIGNERS
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THE DESIGNERS
SENIOR FASHION DESIGNERS
TAHMYA ALEXANDER Philadelphia, PA tahmyaalexander@gmail.com behance.net/tnalexander
ARTE POVERA Inspired by the Italian “Arte Povera” (Poor Art) movement of the 1960’s, this streetwear collection challenges conventional elitism by capturing the structural beauty of North Philadelphia’s urban cultural environment. Asymmetrical silhouettes feature layers of pleated and paneled fabrics that are embellished with intricate surface details.
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TIANY BRITO Norwalk, CT tibibri4@gmail.com behance.net/tianybrianabrito
METAMORPHOSIS Metamorphosis is a ready-to wear collection inspired by the beauty and delicacies of life, alongside the consideration of death as a beautiful mystery, leading to eternal bliss through the magic of the afterlife.
KASHAHNAH BROOKS Philadelphia, PA brooksshana55@gmail.com behance.net/kashahnahbrooks
THAT’S SO CLUELESS This collection, inspired by the movie “Clueless” is a fun, unapologetic, quirky swirl of bright colors and girly 90’s energy. Iconic 90’s cinema and the questionable Y2K “Millennium Bug” inform the fabrications and silhouettes of the looks.
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SENIOR FASHION DESIGNERS
LUCAS CIRCELLO Annandale, NJ lmcircello@gmail.com behance.net/lmcircello
HAUS OF CAMP An introspective reflection of my identity as a gay femme presenting, non-binary person, which evolved into a deep sociological study centric to the LGBTQIA+ community during the 1980s ballroom scene in New York. Through an eccentric use of voluminous silhouettes, luxurious textiles, and bold hues, this collection is a celebration of my own identity and a commemoration of the queer pioneers that came before me.
CULLEN DUKES Pomona, NY cullen.dukes@hotmail.com behance.net/cullendukes
MY FUNERAL Somber tones, hand painting and dyeing are used to explore the details and complexities of emotions during a funeral service.
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ALESSANDRA FILIPPONE Glen Mills, PA afilippone17@gmail.com behance.net/alessandrafilippone
SOUL The journey of searching for you own soul is the genesis of this collection. Rooted deeply in the Turkish culture, the collection explores lamp embellishments, woven carpets and tassel details to give the wearer a feeling of chic beauty and eternal bohemian peace. A print fabric for this collection is a collaboration with Textile Design student Katherine Lutterschmidt.
MORGAN FITZPATRICK Churchville, PA morganfitzpatrick14@yahoo.com behance.net/morganfitzpatrick
CLIMATE EMERGENCY Rising sea levels will have a real impact on our lives as the effects of the climate emergency take hold. As ice melts away, new areas will be explored and refuge will be sought below sea level creating a new relationship with water and weather. The print on the dress and jumpsuit was created by the designer.
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BROOKE KAPLAN Marlboro, NJ brookekaps1@gmail.com behance.net/kaplan3257356d
JANUARY EMBERS This collection was inspired by Stephen King’s juxtaposition of Maine Folklore and the natural beauty of the state in his novels such as “IT” and “The Mist”. This complexity is examined through the use of hardware, pleather details and eerie prints in combination with sophisticated silhouettes. Print fabrics for this collection are a collaboration with Textile Design student Emily Radomski.
REBECCA KRAMER Westville, NJ rebeccakramer3327@gmail.com behance.net/rebeccakra54bc
A WISH COME TRUE This collection is a journey back in time to when life was simple, our only worry was how many hours were left in the day and kids could be kids. It is inspired around the times spent with my grandparents while growing up and how they have always been there for me no matter what.
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YIQI LUO Guangzhou, CHINA yikiiiluo1031@gmail.com behance.net/yiqiluo
ICELAND This whimsical collection takes inspiration from the scenery, animals and textural elements found in the rugged beauty of the Icelandic landscape. Architectural silhouettes and asymmetrical shapes are contrasted with Avant Garde materials to evoke an ethereal feeling.
REBECCA MESCHLER Philadelphia, PA beckameschlerfasdes@gmail.com behance.net/beckameschler
CREST CORE This collection is an amalgam of some of my favorite things. The looks combine plus alongside “straight” sizing to be worn by all body types showing that all bodies are beautiful. Jacquard fabrics for this collection are a collaboration with Textile Design student Kristen Tynan.
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McKENZI MIGLIORINI Stafford, VA mckenzi.migliorini@gmail.com behance.net/migliorini1f22
FIELD OF DREAMS Inspired by the All-American pastime of baseball, this collection targets demographics that find their home on the field. This adaptive collection reimagines the field of dreams through a nostalgic lens with handwoven textiles, lacing details and pinstripes. Print and Jacquard fabrics for this collection are a collaboration with Graduate Textile Design student Olivia Manning.
SAM MILLER Oakland, NJ samillerr26@gmail.com behance.net/miller69126ea7
TEASEARCH Teasearch explores the complex history of tea as a cultural wealth and the immense impact it has had on society and fashion. The silhouettes and prints are inspired by the British and Chinese cultures and feature in voluminous sleeves and asymmetrical angles. Jacquard fabrics for this collection are a collaboration with Textile Design student Julia Foster.
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TAYLOR MILLETTE Hamburg, PA taylor.millette@outlook.com taylormillette99.wixsite.com/taylormillette
ELEMENTAL CONNECTION This sportswear collection was inspired by the fusion of natural elements and their beautiful destruction. The looks combine utilitarian aspects of human interaction with the elements, and surface manipulations through painting, dyeing, embroidery and melted vinyl.
TARA PHIFER Royersford, PA taphifer@comcast.net taraphifer.com/portfolio
VENICE UNMASKED This Spring / Summer womenswear collection is a comparison between the Carnival of Venice and its setting, highlighting the juxtaposition of the Venetian Gothic architecture and the extravagant festival that has taken place there since 1162.
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KAMRY SPIVEY Philadelphia, PA kayspiv11@gmail.com behance.net/kamryspivey
KINTSUGI: THE ART OF HEALING This collection, “Kintsugi: The Art of Healing” represents the concept that nothing is ever truly broken. The “flaws” on a person’s exterior are the very things that have built them up to be stronger and more beautiful to the world.
ALAINA STEED Maynard, MA alaina.n.steed@gmail.com behance.net/alainasteed
CYBER TOKYO This is a seasonless unisex collection inspired by the cyberpunk photography of the streets and architecture of Tokyo, Japan. The looks feature hand painting and pocket, zipper and seaming details.
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MADELINE TUMOLO Ambler, PA madelinetumolo@gmail.com behance.net/tumolo3959b10c
BEHIND THE MASK This vibrant collection brings you on a journey to the Carnival of Venice. Intricate applique mimics the ornate and colorful elements of traditional Venetian masks, a collection blending history with the present.
JESSICA WARE Somerdale, NJ kcsambella@comcast.net behance.net/jessicaware
THE TALES OF A SURVIVOR This collection tells the story of survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault. The strength of the survivors is communicated through the use of confident silhouettes and bold fabrications.
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HOPE WORTH West Chester, PA hope_worth@msn.com behance.net/hopeworth
BOTANICAL NOSTALGIA This collection focuses on a sense of nostalgia and imagination sparked by the nature that surrounded my childhood home. Revolving around a variety of components, ranging from vintage trinkets to autumn foliage, wildflowers, rivers and clouds, these looks evoke a sense of the warm nostalgia for a youth spent in the woodlands.
JUNWEN WU Suzhou, CHINA lsfh2203652@gmail.com behance.net/charlottewu1
FROM BROKEN TO REBIRTH This collection is about a spiritual journey, being reborn like a butterfly. It tells a story beginning with a broken heart and moving onto happiness.
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TEXTILE
COLLABORATORS
TEXTILE COLLABORATORS
Emily Radomski Print Design Collaboration with Brooke Kaplan eradomski23@gmail.com @EmilyRadTextiles
Kristen Tynan Jacquard Design Collaboration with Rebecca Meschler kristen.tynan@gmail.com @kristen.tynan
Olivia Manning Print & Jacquard Collaborations with McKenzi Migliorini olivluv22@gmail.com oliviamanning.myporfolio.com @LivTextiles
Julia Foster Jacquard Design Collaboration with Sam Miller julia.foster@students.jefferson.edu behance.net/JuliaFoster2 @Julia.Textiles
Katherine Lutterschmidt Print Design Collaboration with Alessandra Filippone kt.lutterschmidt@gmail.com behance.net/KatieLutterschmidt @kgl.textiles
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CLASS OF 2021
AWARDS
CLASS OF 2021 AWARDS
FASHION DESIGN FACULTY AWARD EXCELLENCE IN DESIGN
Lucas Circello NEXUS LEARNING AWARD A COLLABORATIVE DESIGN INITIATIVE
Rebecca Meschler & Kristen Tynan SCHOOL OF DESIGN & ENGINEERING AWARD OUTSTANDING SENIOR DESIGN STUDENT
McKenzi Migliorini THE NARATIV HOUSE AWARD EXCELLENCE IN STORYTELLING THROUGH DESIGN
Jessica Ware Cullen Dukes Kamry Spivey THE DARCYMARC INNOVATION AWARD EXECUTION OF A COLLECTION THAT DEFINES INNOVATION
Tahmya Alexander EXCELLENCE IN CRAFTSMANSHIP AWARD SPONSORED BY ANNE HAND
Tara Phifer FASHION FOR GOOD AWARD SPONSORED BY CARLY KUSY & KATIE CASANO
McKenzi Migliorini
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SPECIAL THANKS TO P RES I D E N T Stephen K. Klasko P ROVOS T Mark Tykocinski DEA N, SC H O O L O F DE S IG N & EN GIN E E R IN G Mike Leonard FA S HI O N D E S IG N P ROG RAM D IR EC TOR Farai Simoyi FA S HI O N D E S IG N COL L EC T IO N P R O F E S S ORS Katie Casano Anne Hand Paul Heyne Carly Kusy FA S HI O N D E S IG N FAC U LT Y & STA F F Joanne Baratta-Sims Carrie Collins Amy Copeland Jill Hamilton Alice Johnson Darcy Marcantonio Nicole Murphy Jade Papa Stephanie Pennington Kristoffer Reiter Kim Rosner Daniel Velasco Cheryl Washington
TE X TIL E D ESIGN FACULT Y Marcia Weiss, Program Director Jen Rhodes, Assistant Director Wendelyn Anderson Janet Brady Regina Burkholder Becky Flax Bridget Foster Denise Gutierrez Jess Jahnle Meghan Kelly Veniamin Matsuk Sara Mosley Nami Yamamoto K ANBAR CO LLEGE SCHO O L OF DE S IG N and ENGINEERING FAC U LT Y and STA F F Andrea Garvey Ron Kander, Dean, Kanbar College Teri Loftus Justin Opella Carolyn Brehony MARK E TING & COMMU NI CATIO NS Pat Baldridge, Senior Vice President Kathy Kissane, Assistant Vice President Annie Oberfield, Sr. Marketing Manager FIL M & PR O D UCTIO N CCA Productions S E NIOR COLLECTIO N PHOTOG R A PHY Kyle and Linette Kielinski
FI A EXEC U T IV E B OA RD Julia Wazeter Brielle Manzo Carly Vlachos Celia Damminger Christina Schmidt Emelia McKenzie Lauren Schuler Serena Romanoli Zoe Elston A DDI T I O N A L T H A N K S TO: Admissions Staff Career Services Staff Marketing & Communications Staff Office of Institutional Advancement Staff Facilities Operations & Maintenance Staff Safety & Security Staff Hailey Nicchi Matt Baker, SVP Jeff Cromarty, SVP and CAO Kathy Gallagher, EVP and COO
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