Invitation

Herve Leger by Max Azria welcomes our

2010 Spring Collection Event

on

March 30, 2010

6:30P.M. - 9:30 P.M.

Herve Leger by Max Azria Boutique inside NorthPark Center

Champagne and hors d'oeuvres will be served

*Please RSVP via email to missnicoleflores@gmail.com or 214.987.3420*

visit our website for a preview and to view the runway shows
www.bcbgmaxazriagroup.com

Fashion's Night Out

Julie Janik in Career Services is still seeking 2-3 volunteers to work at the NM Fashion's Night Out event at Northpark. Even if you don't want to volunteer - GO TO THE EVENT! This is an event "designed to promote retail, restore consumer confidence and celebrate fashion!"

If you want to volunteer to work the event, and you have prior dressing experience, email jjanik@aii.edu. Details are below:

Fashion's Night Out Festivities
September 10, 2009
Neiman Marcus NorthPark will host a full range of in-store events in conjunction with the international VOGUE initiative "Fashion's Night Out" which is designed to promote retail, restore consumer confidence and celebrate fashion! Some of the festivities presented by Neiman Marcus are as follows:

See the life-size version of FASHION RULES™, the world's very first fashion board game, located in front of the fountain in Neiman Marcus Court, 6-10pm.

Meet Matt Tyrnauer, Director of "Valentino: The Last Emperor" as he signs the DVD release of the film in Designer Sportwear on Level Three.

Fall fashion is red hot! View the must-haves of the season as Neiman Marcus and Tammy Theis, Stylist and President/Creative Director of Wallflower Management, present the latest trends, beginning at 6:30 pm in Ladies Shoes on Level Two.

With any regular price denim purchase in Contemporary Sportswear, get your own personal sketch from "The Original Butt Sketch" artist, in Contemporary Sportswear on Level One.

Please contact Neiman Marcus NorthPark at 214.363.8311 for more information on these exciting events.

And on other note... If you are looking for something fun to do, check out the Northpark Calendar of in-store events. Most of these events are free. MAKE IT YOUR MISSION to leave every event with a business card from a new "industry friend." Build your network, and have fun at the same time!

Kim Dawson Model Search

Fashion!Dallas / Kim Dawson Model Search
August 22, 2009

Now in its 13th year, the Fashion!Dallas / Kim Dawson Model Search has launched the careers of dozens of successful models, including Maybelline face Erin Wasson (the first winner), runway star Mimi Roche, Abercrombie & Fitch model Chaise Mooty, and Teen Vogue stars Ali Michael and Jessica Cline. Each year more than 1,500 hopefuls apply at NorthPark Center to be part of Dallas' most successful model search with the hopes of being discovered.

The competition is open to girls ages 14-22 years, 5'7" to 6' in height and to boys ages 16-24 years, 5'11" to 6'3" in height. Applications are accepted via mail through August 24 with information and applications available at dallasnews.com/modelsearch.

Do you think you have what it takes? Join The Dallas Morning News, CW33, Kim Dawson Agency and NorthPark Center from 1pm to 4pm in NorthCourt located between Nordstrom and Macy's for a FREE one-day open-call event. Hopefuls will submit their applications and have their head shots taken by fashion photographer Larry Travis, then walk the runway in front of fashion experts and scouts from the Kim Dawson Agency with coaching from runway diva Jan Strimple. All the head shots will appear on CW33’s website, where the public will vote and choose one lucky semi-finalist! Click here to vote!

The 2009 winner will receive a one-year contract with Kim Dawson Agency and prize package from NorthPark Center including $1,000 in NorthPark Gold. He/she will also appear in a commercial promoting CW33.

Guest Blogger Jennifer Rodgers: Working Behind the Scenes

Jennifer Rodgers, Fashion and Events Coordinator for NorthPark Center, shared the following information with us:

What does your job entail?

- On the events side of my job I work on coordinating events within the center such as Fashion at the Park and Model Search, and I also get to work with the tenants on their in-store events.

- On the fashion side of my job I get to dress with anchors, Paige, Robert, and Amy, of Good Morning Texas on a daily basis, their clothing is provided exclusively by NorthPark. Also, I get to plan and pull clothing, gifts, and accessories for any news segments that we do throughout the year.

Can you recall a particularly interesting or fun event?

- A fun memory from my job would have to be when I got to plan my very 1^st event for NorthPark all on my own. It was a bridal event that I had to make a budget figure out rental, model costs, hire and fashion show producer, and make my vision for this event a reality. Well, of course everything that could go wrong did, including busting my butt while getting one of the male models from the dressing room, but I did do one thing right… I hired my previous boss, Jan Strimple, to produce the fashion show. She did such a great job, as always, and had also had a amazing ability to keep me calm. In the end the event turned out beautifully and everyone was happy!

What advice would you give to a student or graduate who wants a job like yours?

- The biggest piece of advice I can give to student who want to get into the fashion industry is to go to as many fashion events and parties you can, whether you are a volunteer or some ones plus one, you must network! I would not be where I am today with out the great people in my life pointing me in the right direction and opening up all the right doors. I am truly blessed!

Below: Jennifer working backstage at a runway show, completing last-minute alterations to a very full skirt!