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12 a coastal escape

18 do it yourself: necklaces, shoes, and beauty tips

22 behind the scenes: blaqshion

24 downton abbey

26 soar through the eagle nation

40 FM’s muse: jerome bacon

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letter from the editorFMwelcome to the issueThe word fashion means different things to different people. To most of us reading this, it’s the latest thing on the runway; what Heidi Klum wore; what Lady Gaga should not have worn. The word fashion is most often related to clothing, and usu-ally includes the word “in” or the phrase “out of” before it. Clothing is often taken for granted. Does that mean fashion is also taken for granted?

The word fashion is most often used to describe a garment or accessory. “That shirt is so in fashion right now” or “Chain necklaces are totally fashionable”. Fashion can also be used to describe a particular detail on a garment, like the exaggerated shoulder or exposed zippers. But can a pocket be fashionable? The argument could go on for days on whether or not pockets are cool, trendy, fashionable; some people like them and some don’t.

I know one guy from Atlanta definitely likes – no loves – pockets. In an article from cbsnews.com, one guy had a special need for a pocket – to hold his cell phone. Now, I know what you’re thinking…how is putting a cell phone in a pocket article worthy? I mean everyone puts their phone in their pocket at some point in their day, right? Well this guy puts his cell phone in his blazer pocket while he was working at an Atlanta nightclub as a parking attendant. I’m sure he didn’t think anything about it at first. Putting your phone in your pocket while you’re at work is definitely com-mon. Is anyone actually allowed to have their personal cell phone on them while working? I’m sure his original intention was to hide it from his boss. But this is one action he will never forget.

While working at this nightclub, Halo, the parking attendant, was shot in the chest when two angry men were told to leave the premises. It just so happens that the cell phone is in the upper pocket of the blazer, exactly over the heart. The bullet hit the phone and ricocheted off. Halo suffered minor injuries. If the blazer had not been a classic design and been in fashion, Halo’s injuries could’ve been more severe or even terminal.

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We at FM Magazine believe that every person needs inspiration. As both students and peers, we should always strive to inspire each other. We will work hard to provide inspirational pieces from your peers, as well as the world. FM Maga-zine is committed to showcasing the latest and greatest work from Georgia Southern Univer-sity’s very own Fashion majors. We will provide the season’s latest trends so that you’ll look your best all the time.

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editor and chief: melissa priceassitant editor: alexis sampson

creative director: victoria hughesfashion director: jane smith

lead stylist: jewel williams

Writers: Neeka Burns, James Daniel, Chloe Kaszans, Melissa Price, Alexis Sampson, Johna-

thon Sanford, Jewel WilliamsTrend Researchers: Jewel Williams

Cover Model: Talisha RiceModels: Neeka Burns, Miah Glover, Jordyn Hill, Victoria Hughes, Charisma Hunt, Jamila Morgan, Christina Morton, Jack O’Malley, Shel-

by Price, Talisha Rice, Jane SmithStylists: Blakely Dickey, Tavoya Conover, Trac-

ey Strayers, Jewel WilliamsPhotography: Brittne’ Thomas, Ryan Sellars

definition of fashion

written by: neeka burns

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I didn’t really understand what fashion meant years ago. I just knew I wanted to look a certain way. I didn’t consider myself a fashionable person. I didn’t think that I had a unique style. When I look back on my adolescence, I re-alize that I was doing more than just putting on clothes; I was ex-pressing myself. Senior year in high school, I didn’t put on cowgirl boots because I liked to sing “These boots are made for walking” in my head but because that day, I felt like a true southern bell. When I think about it, I don’t wear anything just because. I wear my lace gloves and tights (with one or two holes in them) with some bad ass kicks (shoes), pencil skirt (I made out of a halter top) and a shirt that hangs off the shoulder a little bit when I’m feeling real kick ass. That outfit says ‘I dare someone to step to me, come on I dare ya’. My confidence is super boosted on a day like that. I know I can’t be touched. I can’t be knocked out of the clouds. I don’t always get to wear what I want, though. If you catch me wearing a hat on more than one day, it’s usu-

ally because I wasn’t able to wake up in time to comb my hair and I didn’t want anyone to notice, or be-cause it’s humid as hell outside, so I rather wear a hat back to back than walk around like a frizz ball. Even when I’m forced to wear something I still find a way to put my spin on it, to let a little of me shine through by wearing mix matched earrings or shoes that don’t seem to really match my outfit, but actually kind of do. Anyway, I said all this to say that fashion isn’t just something you do, it’s who you are. You may not think of that short skirt you wear as anything more, but when I see it, I see a girl (or guy) who likes to let her hair down and party. Or, when you roll both pant legs up, you’re taking a risk. You’re show-ing the world you’re not a conform-ist or waiting for a flood. You’re ex-pressing who you are. Fashion is a way of life. When I throw my hair into a sloppy bun, it’s not because I didn’t have time to do my hair, but because I am a woman bound by no limitations, boundaries, or restric-tions. That’s exactly how I think of fashion…limitless.

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commonly found on tuxedos. These were originally designed to fit men with wide shoulders and were worn by James Bond in his early movies.The next thing I would like to discuss is neck wear. The most basic and well known is the neck tie; they come in many differ-ent fabrics, colors, sizes and patterns. These are always a safe bet as long as you stay away from cheesy designs; classic and simple is always the best way to go in my opinion. Another approach to neck wear would be the bow tie. For some it is hard to know when and how these should be worn sense they are not as common as the neck tie. Bow ties can be worn successfully with any kind of jacket but should always be matched with the lapels according to size. If the lapels are slim go with a smaller bow tie but if the lapels are wider and bigger,

Welcome back to our second class of Suit 101. Today we will be discussing how little things affect the overall look of your suit. First, I would like to discuss lapels, which are the folded flaps of cloth found around the neck of your suit jacket. Lapels come in three different styles and knowing the occasion that they will be worn for will make it easier to find the right one. The most common and informal is the notch lapel, usually worn in business situations. If you need a jacket for a more formal situ-ation, use one with a peaked lapel. These are also called dinner jackets and this style can usually be found on tuxedos. This is a good choice for men with smaller frames as it makes the shoulders look wider. Last but not least is the shawl lapel which is my favorite. It’s the most formal of the three and along with the peaked lapel is

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increase the size of the bow tie. Another kind of tie would be the ascot. This re-sembles a standard tie but is usually made of lighter material and is a lot puffier and flared. This is not a subtle accessory and wearers are often stereotyped as preten-tious. In order to pull off the ascot pick situations for this neck tie based on who will be there because otherwise you may get looked at oddly. The last tie I would like to talk about is the bolo, which is like a necklace for a suit. It consists of an orna-mented metal clasp or slide with dangling braided leather and metal tips. It’s a very Western and Native American accessory so if that’s the kind of look you’re going for you should definitely give them a shot.Now, on to buttons. There is a constant argument on how many buttons should be worn and how many should be left undone. No need for argument folks, it’s merely a choice based on body type, oc-casion and taste. A one button suit is very new in terms of acceptance and shows a tad bit of rebellion when worn. These are especially good for men who want to look taller as they usually have longer lapels which give off that effect. The two button suit is a very safe choice because of its ver-satility and classic design. They comple-ment most builds but work very well on heavier men with short torsos. With two buttons I highly recommend that only the top button is fastened as it looks more natural than any other option. The three button suit is best on men taller than six feet because the buttons reach higher to the chest making it more appealing. With three buttons, fastening the middle is usu-ally your best bet as it’s very symmetrical and comfortable. If you have an athletic build the four button suit may be the thing for you as it looks very natural with these body types. However, never button up them all as it will look like a trench coat, unless that’s what you want of course. This never button all rule goes for every suit, buttoning all makes them look un-

comfortable and tight in the mid section. Fastening the bottom button alone is also a no-no as it tends to look awkward.I would like to talk about pocket squares and handkerchiefs briefly because there isn’t much to stuffing a pocket with a cloth. The classic way to place it in the pocket would be the TV Fold which is just a simple rectangle fold. You can throw it in any kind of way which is more rebel-lious or you can iron it and fold for a more geometric look. It’s a personal preference so feel free to play around with colors, pat-terns, and material. Also try and deviate from the colors already in the suit and tie, this contrast makes the outfit more inter-esting as a whole.The last of the upper body details I would like to talk about are vents. These are sim-ply the slits in the back of your suit jacket; there may be one in the middle, two on the sides or none at all. There are no particu-lar rules to what kind of vent should be worn, it’s what you like. However, double sided vents look most natural because when you’re sitting the jacket accommo-dates that position and doesn’t wrinkle as easy as a one or non-vent jacket’s would. The last thing I would like to cover with you are pleat and flat-front pants. Pleats are folds in the fabric which make the pants more secure and are usually locat-ed right below the waist of the pant. Flat fronts are the predominant style right now but that doesn’t mean pleated pants are obsolete, and they never will be. The pleated pants are more comfortable fit to a man with larger thighs and more weight at the lower torso. However, pleated fronts look awkward on slim men so to stick with flat fronts if you are. Remember, wearing a suit is always about comfort first.When you want to take your suit to the next level I hope these tips help you achieve a look that is natural, stunning, and sophisticated. Good day readers and thank you for supporting Fashion Menag-erie.

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escapeMODELS:Jordyn Hill and Talisha Rice (left page), Christina Morton (right page)

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MODELS:Jordyn Hill (left page) and Talisha Rice (left and right page)

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how to:1. Lay down your newspaper on your work surface.2. Mix equal parts glue and water in your container - enough to cover your lace shape.3. Cut out the shape you want from your lace.4. Using the popsicle stick completely submerge your lace shape in the glue and wa-ter solution and let sit for half a minute.5. While the lace shape is in the glue and water solution, make sure your jump ring is ready.6. Take your lace shape out of the solution and attach the jump ring.7. Get ready to get glue on your hands! Lay the lace shape gently on the newspaper to

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dyi: necklace swritten by: alexis sampson

So if there is one thing that people need, it’s the ability to save money while look-ing great. And guess what? It’s the one of the easiest things to do, especially when it comes to accessories. And do you want to know how? ...Do it yourself.

Yes, you heard me, do it yourself. And if you aren’t that artistically inclined and you can’t imagine how you can make anything worth wearing, think again. If you still think that way, it is okay, they’re step-by-step guides for people like you. Don’t believe me? Try it.

One of my favorite websites to visit is www.cutoutandkeep.net. There are many different craft types on this site, ranging from gardening to gadgets to ac-cessories. In accessories, we find a pleth-

ora of things to make. There’s jewelry, there are scarves, and even ways to up-cycle old sweaters into the cutest littlesweater boots you ever did see.When it comes down to it, you want a reason to find websites like this interest-ing, don’t you? I’ll do my best to give you one. Do you like lace? It makes for stun-ning dresses and elegant blouses. Did you think you could wear it as an acces-sory? Kidding, you most likely knew that already.

Here’s a recipe straight from Cut out + Keep. Let’s whip up a lace pendant for a necklace and some matching earrings. Now, a fancier version of this necklace can be found at Dejarnette New Orleans for $82. We’ll make it for far less.

here’s what you’ll need:--Old necklace or Chain (as much as you want)--1 Jump Ring--Lace (Doilies, yes doilies, have great already established patterns)--Jewelry Pliers--Newspaper

--Glue--Water--1 Popsicle Sticks (or similar) for mixing--1 Disposable Containers (big enough to fit your lace shape)--Decorations (optional)--Fish hook ear wires

dry. Check that it isn’t stuck to the paper every now and then.8. If you want yours to be hard you may have to put it in the solution a few more times. When dry, attach lace pendant to necklace.9. If you think it looks a little plain, add some buttons, bows or anything else you have laying around to jazz it up.

Now, repeat the same process above, minus step six and eight. We don’t need a jump ring for the earrings. Do, however, open the little circle hook at the bottom of the ear wires. After repeating the process, mount the lace on the ear wire. Decorate it.

Hopefully, you have a beautiful pendant and earrings. Wear ‘em. Love ‘em. Make another pair in a different color and worship those too.

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do it yourselfFMd y i : l e o p a r d

p u m p swritten by: jewel williams

Like most fashion aficionados, I LOVE Dolce & Gabbana! Tragically, my bank account does not share the same affec-tion for high-end brands… That poses the question…what to do? How about creating my own spin on their high end looks! (That’s what the lower end de-signers do anyway, right?)

So what did I do to achieve this look?

First I visited the leader in high-end imi-tation- H&M. There, I found some plain denim pumps with a 2 ¾” heel. These

weren’t as sexy as the originals, but they were much more practical for campus travel.

Next, I studied the print Dolce and Gab-bana used and practiced recreating it onpaper.

Once I felt comfortable with what I pro-duced, I took a Sharpie™ and drew the print onto my pumps. In fifteen minutes my pumps were dry and I was off to do more shopping!

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d y i : b a k i n g s o d a b e a u t ywritten by: melissa price

We all know baking soda gets rid of those horrid smells in the fridge. But using it as a beauty product? You thought every-one was just naturally pretty in the early 1900s? Try some of these home rem-edies. They’ll help you save money and is gentle enough for almost every skin type!

Baking soda can be used on the face with great results. If you mix some baking soda with oatmeal and touch of water to form a paste, you get a really great facial scrub that’s inexpensive and easy to cre-ate. And, if you take a step back and sim-ply mix three parts baking soda with one part water to make a paste, you get an awesome exfoliating scrub that’s a touch more gentle on the face and can be used more than once a week.

It can also be used for the body. Have ra-zor burn? Mix four teaspoons of baking soda with one quart of water and dab it on for some relief. Did you cut yourself while shaving? (Happens to the best of us) Put a dab of baking soda on the cut to stop the bleeding and reduce chances of infection. What about that itchy win-ter skin? Pour a cup of baking soda and around 1¼ cups of baby oil into your (hopefully hot) bath. And you can also banish ashy knees and elbows by rub-bing a mixture of baking soda and wateronto them after a bath. As a finishing touch, you can make a nice jarful of bath salts. . Mix 2 ½ cups of baking soda with 2 cups cream of tartar and ½ cup of corn

starch. Use ¼ per bath and store the rest in an airtight container.

Did you know that it’s also hair friend-ly? If you add a teaspoon of baking soda to your shampoo, it can help get rid of buildup. Also, why waste $10 on dry shampoo? Sprinkle a little bit (A little, powdery heads are not cute!) on your hair, brush through and then fluff with a blow dryer.

Are you running behind on your mani-pedis? Maybe you don’t have the money for it this week. Smooth those calluses and heels by massaging three parts bak-ing soda and one part water onto your targeted body part.

And last, but certainly not the least, bak-ing soda can help with BO. Did you for-get your deodorant at home and you’re at the RAC? Hopefully, you packed a Ziploc bag of baking soda into your gym gear to keep that smelling fresh. Shake out a little and apply to your underarms, it’ll make do as makeshift deodorant. And did you run out of mouthwash and you’re prepping yourself for a hot date? Make your breath fresh with one tea-spoon of baking soda in a ½ glass of wa-ter. Swish, spit, and rinse. It might nottaste as good as gum, but at least it’s get-ting rid of that bad breath and not hiding it.

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Ever wonder what it’s like behind the scenes at a fashion show? ...We’ve got the inside scoop from the designers themselves! FM magazine takes a backstage look at Blaqsh-ion 2011.

- - - - - - - -It’s Saturday night and the atmo-sphere is filled with music from the French movie “Amelia”. Cameras flash and the sound of stilettos can be heard backstage. Designer Brittany Felix describes the expe-rience as “a mix of nerves, chaos, and excitement”. The fast paced energy of the wardrobe changes and scene calls cause an unparal-leled adrenaline rush. Backstage, emotions run high as designers

perfect last minute alterations. A cloud of bronzer surrounds a makeup artist as she powders a model’s neck and chest.

The makeup team is bigger and better than ever this year, which came as no surprise since Found-er and CEO of A-B-A Cosmetics, Alyscia Williams was coordina-tor this year. The theme of the show was “Doll Couture” , and it featured six scenes: “Paper Doll” by TJ Raines, “Barbie Doll” by Brittney ‘Barbie’ Felix, “Baby Doll” by Malorie Polk, “Figurine” by Chloe Kaszans, “Mannequin” by Leah Kettelson, and “Bur-lesque Doll” by Walter Joseph Dixon.

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was the first on stage. Backstage she said that being first caused her to be “more nervous than all of the other designers for the sim-ple fact that [she] was the open-ing act. Everyone still had time to sew, prep, readjust garments, etc.” Malorie’s garments hit the runway exactly as they were when she brought them to the show. “As a designer, a garment is never perfect […] and there is always room for improvement,” Malorie stated. After her scene, Malorie was relieved that she could relax and “just watch everyone’s hard work finally pay off”. She says “You never fully appreciate the sweat you put into a project until you see it standing on its own for the world to see, and I couldn’t be more proud.”

Designer Chloe Kaszans shared similar sentiments. She said she felt “Mostly stressed; trying to get everyone dressed in time” which was followed by feelings of relief and relaxation after the show.

Overall, the show was a huge suc-cess. The house was packed, the walks were fierce, and the gar-ments exceeded expectation. Even the intermission incorpo-rated the “doll couture” theme. A dance team consisting of wind-up dolls danced to a mix consist-ing of top hits including songs from chart topper Nicki Manaj. The showmanship was excel-lent throughout the production. Creativity and artistic expres-sion were consistently exhibited throughout the show.

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d o w n t o n a b b e ywritten by: chloe kaszans

Downton Abbey, a costume drama miniseries (Only four episodes!) is a crash course in fashion history. The show begins in 1912 after the Titanic sinks. Downton Abbey is full of wonderful twists and even better acting. The show also gives you a glimpse into how seriously both servants and the wealthy took their fashion. In high society, both family and their hired help must dress well. An example of the strict dress codes? In one episode the butler scolds a footman for poor at-tention to detail and dress because he has a rip in his jacket. This show features a variety of outfits from that time, from beautiful gowns to a gorgeous pair of harem pants. It would be a shame to miss seeing the spectacular detail that went into each and every outfit.

In 1912, England was in transition after the Edwardian era which the grandmother (Maggie Smith) still wears garments from. The Edward-ian era was home to the S-curve and high-necked lace blouses. The three sisters of the Crawley fam-ily model the changing fashions of the 1910’s. In the third episode, the youngest daughter even wears some of the first harem pants (in-spired by Paul Poiret). The evening gowns are some of the most spec-tacular garments in the series. Some were inspired by Paul Poiret and others Orientalism (hobble skirts make an appearance). As fashion students, we need to keep up with fashion history, always expanding our knowledge of what people used to wear, so we can be inspired to create new styles of clothing.

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the eagle nation

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the eagle nation

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‘s museFM

jeromebaconBirthdayNovember 4, 1987

MajorFashion Design Class status College graduate (woot woot!!!)

If i wasn’t a fashion major, i would... probably be majoring in history or art.

The best advice i can give is... Be persistent and don’t settle for just anything.

What is best advice you’ve ever received? Never doubt myself and to remain true to my-self regardless of what it may be that I come up against.

My favorite article of clothing is... Cardigans because the practically can be paired

with anything.My favorite thing to do is... Thumbing through vari-ous fashion magazines and finding inspiration through other design-er’s work.

People would never guess that... I’m a college grad-uate because most peo-ple think I’m still in high school.

One thing you’re most proud of? Graduating from Georgia Southern

What/who inspires you? My mother and all of the great supportive people that I’ve met are all in-spiring to me in some way.

What do you want to be when you grow up? An absolutely brilliant fashion designer.

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o o z e s h o e sRemember the nineties? Perhaps not, since most of us were still in elementary school at the time. The nineties left its imprint on American fashion with its stonewashed jeans, tribal prints, and whatever Vanilla Ice was wearing. Ultimately, some of the less-iconic fashions many of us enjoyed as kids have fallen off the map. One such fashion was the Ooze Shoe.

In the early nineties, a small trend captured the interest of children across America. This trend began with the idea that any item could be given the properties of a mood ring. This concept was first ap-plied to pencils and pens that, when touched, would change colors in the user’s hand. When this idea proved itself to be marketable to children, the Ooze Shoes were introduced.In 1994, LA Gear launched a line of shoes, meant to financially save the company. The new Flak shoe line produced a pair of Velcro-strap san-dals for children, possibly based on

the 1995 release of “Mighty Mor-phin Power Rangers: The Movie”, that included pockets of goo. When the shoes were exposed to any heat, the goo would change color just as the pens would. These sandals were known only as Ooze Shoes, a name probably borrowed from the Power Rangers movie antagonist, Ivan Ooze.

Soon, however, within approxi-mately a five-year span, Ooze Shoes and most like products had died. While LA Gear began focus-ing more on the future of shoes marketable to children, the light-up shoe took the place of Ooze Shoes. Nowadays, it is nearly impossible to find any information on the Ooze Shoe. Articles on LA Gear’s Flak shoe line from the early nineties are the only source of any real in-formation about the shoe. The only mention of the shoes on the internet can be found on a blog site wherein someone simply asks if anyone re-members “Ooze Shoes”.

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interviewFMalumni of

southern fahionMany students, be they students of fashion de-sign, interior decorating, business, or even ac-counting, constantly express nervous feelings and fears of failure when faced with the task of transitioning from student life to that of a professional in their respective industries.

Recently, I contacted two Georgia Southern Alumni who pursued their dreams of work-ing in the fashion industry. Erin Ashurst and Perri McCammon graduated from GSU and successfully moved directly into the world of fashion design. Now they share their insight into the pitfalls and possibilities of an industry that is known for being difficult to break into.

JD: What resources at Georgia Southern are most helpful for developing skills and contacts for the fashion industry?EA: -“I believe GSU has really amazing pro-fessors that want students to succeed. Our pro-fessors taught at private colleges like SCAD, and worked in the industry in places like New York. They have endless knowledge and expe-rience at their fingertips, and they’re eager to share. I wish I would have taken more advan-tage of them.”

JD: What does the fashion industry have to of-fer non-fashion majors?EA: “The fashion industry needs so much more than just clothing designers. They need artists, from graphic designers to textile art-ists to painters. They also need people with serious business and economics backgrounds. So many eager designers fail at starting their own brands because they lack business-know how.” JD: What is the best plan of action when

breaking into the fashion industry?PM: “Be confident in your abilities and work hard so that others can be confident in you too.”

JD: Who is the most influential on your work?EA: “Every stylish girl and woman I’ve ever met, ha. I’m not terribly adventurous with my style. Mostly, I want to dress like the im-pression I want to leave people with. And my work is pieces I want to add to my wardrobe. I started sewing because I wanted to alter my clothes.”

JD: What should be most avoided when break-ing into the industry?EA:“Too much ego, in my opinion. I’ve worked with interns with a designer who, though talented, refused to pay their dues. They were lazy and wanted glory handed to them. I was raised to work hard and you’ll be rewarded in time.”

JD: What element provides the most aid when becoming a part of the fashion community?PM: “Willingness to go the extra mile.” JD: How long does it typically take to make important contacts?PM: “It depends on how much you put your-self out there. Don’t be afraid to speak up.”

JD: What are the best cities for fashion profes-sionals to work in?EA: “The obvious, NYC, London, LA, Paris, Milan, etc, but places like Nashville and Port-land have their own niche fashion community. I personally hate big cities, so I’m starting a line to be sold online from my house.”

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