Said,
Scene & Seen
The Obsession to Edify Fashion
by Romy P. Borje
The California Design College, based in
affluent Wilshire District, successfully held a fashion
show which coincided with the graduation of 103 students
at Wilshire Radisson Plaza, not to mention the hoopla
and the gala that go with it.
It was also a celebration
of diversity, where people of all colors, shapes and sizes
partook of the goodwill, fellowship and camaraderie that was
evident in the fully packed hostelry. Los Angeles, which is
a melting pot, must continue to get the message across: DIVERSITY
IS INVINCIBILITY.
When Filipinos, Koreans,
Japanese, Chinese, all Pacific islanders, Africans, Latinos
and Americans network together they form a strong and democratic
society. And, indeed, kudos is extended to CDC.
CDC is the first cutting-edge
specialized computer-aided fashion design college. The fashion
school prepares the graduates to enter into the 'highly competitive
fashion industry, arming them wit skills and knowledge to
succeed.
As a demonstration of
these skills and knowledge, the graduates and current designers
exhibited a variety of 250 different outfits and accessories
from beachwear to formal wears. The show included student-designed
collection of children's wear and women's casual wear, as
well as a line of creative designs comprised of attire for
the successful woman of the 90s. The collection ranged from
career wear to party dress. The collections were indicative
of the CDC students' knack fashion design and marketability
as well. The show focuses on what the students have learned
regarding market research and business plan, including developing
a company name, and pinpointing a target group.
It was a graphic demonstration
of what fashion can do to entertain and enthrall a crowd.
The student designers gave their trendy forecast for 1997
spring and summer seasons. The student designers predicted
long and lean dresses, dress jacket ensembles, hip huggers,
big flower prints, pastel colors, and textured fabrics will
be the hot styles in 1997.
And now, to spotlight,
acclaim and applaud the vision and mission of the founder
and executive director, Sabrina Kay. She founded the institution
in 1991, with the firm belief that computer technology revolutionizes
the industry. The college offers students a two-year associate
degree program that includes intensive instruction in the
use and application of CAD/CAM systems (Computer Aided Design/Manufacturing).
The. school is the exclusive training college in California
for LECTRA systems. LECTRA is the most widely used fashion
apparel computer design system, currently used by over 4,000
apparel manufacturers, including Calvin Klein, Pierre Cardin,
Rampage, and Mattel Toys. Tuition for college may be financed
through Federal Financial Programs. An eligible student may
receive Federal Pell Grant and Stafford loans.
To wrap up the most. memorable
evening, award ceremonies were in. order. Elaine Neal for
"Most Marketable", Debbie Beltran for "Creativity", Delphine
Simonis for "Judge's Favorite", Fawad Rahmatian for "Audience's
Favorite", Natalie Ngo for "Outstanding Designer'',
Im Soo Lee for "Best Workmanship", Vice Versa for "Best Collection",
and Christine Kim for "Best Dresser".
Distinguished guest were:
State Senator Richard Polanco, Assemblyman Louise Caldera,
Korean Consul General Tae Hee Park, Dr. In Ha Cho, president
of the Korean American Federation of Los Angeles. Notable
industry professionals were Lyn Lee, head pattern maker of
Max Studios, and Vicky Lee, president of Steel Jeans, Inc.
With the savvy of her
organizational skills moderating and emceeing, Sabrina Kay,
displayed her yen towards unity and people power.
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