(Education News and Information) The International Academy of Design Technology in Seattle wwwiadtseattlecom Academy Seattle is excited to announce some of the latest developments in its Fashion Design program including the launch of a new event an addition to the faculty a promising new student and the Advisory Committee Members for 20089 On Friday August 29th the Academy will launch its latest gala event called Imagine which will showcase a multidisciplinary approach to design and include the exhibition and work of students from its digital arts interior design and fashion design programs A fashion show and live auction will be presented on site at the Tukwila campus under canopies and in tents in the same style as the celebrated Fashion Week at Bryant Park in New York City The Academy has a tradition of sponsoring and supporting fashion galas for the entire community to enjoy The recent Project Red Dress featured top design students from the Northwest who competed to win an award for the best red dress The work of the twelve contestants was judged by an esteemed panel of judges led by celebrity designer and host of Bravo TVs Project Runway Nick Verreos The last few years the Academy has also been hosting La Mode An Evening of Fashion which features models wearing original designs created by student designers who competed to win La Modes top awards The La Mode events were the first to bring celebrity designer Verreos to SeattleMonir Zandghoreishi is currently the program chair of Fashion Design Fashion Merchandising for the International Academy of Design Technology Academy Seattle Monir is also the regional director of Fashion Group International FGISeattle Headquartered in New York City Fashion Group International is widely considered to be the most prestigious professional organization in the fashion industry Fashion luminaries Diane von Furstenberg Karl Lagerfeld and Donna Karan are among the rank and file members Monir has been instrumental in bringing the fashion galas to life Monir is highly respected as a couture designer and is well known throughout the Northwest region She has long been regarded as a mentor for new upandcoming designers and she is passionate about cultivating new generations of designers Monir commented For many young people the opportunity to work in fashion is a dream come true I consider it to be a privilege to work with such talented new designersThe Academy has added Jeanette deJong as a fulltime faculty member student advisor Jeanette teaches classes in draping pattern making fashion design fashion principles and the History of Couture Jeanette has extensive expertise as a theatre costume designer She has more than 20 years of theatrical experience working in productions at theatres across the nation including Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park Cincinnati OH Seattle Childrens Theatre Seattle WA Actors Theatre of Louisville Louisville KY Indiana Repertory Theatre Indianapolis IN Williamstown Theatre Festival Williamstown MA San Antonio Opera Festival San Antonio TX The New Rep Boston MA Brown University Summer Theatre Providence RI and Merrimack Repertory Theatre Lowell MA This fall the Academy will add a new star student Graduating high school senior Shannon Nichols of Mill Creek Washington has been named the winner of the Academys national fashion design contest called Fashion Diner High school seniors were invited to participate by completing an application and submitting an original concept They were submitted at six locations across the country Chicago IL Detroit MI Nashville TN Orlando FL Seattle WA and Tampa FL Six finalists were then chosen and a committee judged the final winner The finalists each received a 1000 scholarship and the winner won an additional 5000 scholarship Shannon Nichols won the top award Her dress will be featured in the Academy Chicago IMAGINE fashion show in May The Academy has also just announced the new members of its Advisory Committee Program in Interior Design The new advisory committee members will serve 2008 2009 for the Academys faculty and administrators2008 2009 Program Advisory CommitteesFashion Design Fashion MerchandisingnbspnbspnbspnbspAlvin Stillwell Stylist Alvin Stilwell LLCnbspnbspnbspnbspBill Swan Director of OperationsAdministration EXOFFICIOnbspnbspnbspnbspCindy Huffman Sr Recruiter Recreational Equipment Inc REInbspnbspnbspnbspEvie Huntington Principal Evie Huntington AssociatesnbspnbspnbspnbspJean Burton Recruiter Eddie BauernbspnbspnbspnbspLinda Marie Tiliano Recruiter NordstromnbspnbspnbspnbspMonica Neuwman Product Manager Shah Safari IncnbspnbspnbspnbspNanette Acosta Costume Liaison Intiman TheatrenbspnbspnbspnbspRose Dennis OwnerConsultant PR Marketing Special Events ConsultingnbspnbspnbspnbspSusan Bell Director of Sourcing Development Rivers WestAbout The International Academy of Design Technology SeattleThe International Academy of Design Technology provides educational programs that are designed to prepare students for professional opportunities and career success in select design and technology fields At the Academy students are part of an energetic community that shares ideas solves problems and finds new ways to approach work today and in the future While enrolled at the Academy each student is given an opportunity to grow vocationally intellectually and professionally The Seattle campus which opened in 2004 offers a variety of Associate of Applied Science and Bachelor of Fine Arts Degrees in Fashion Design Interior Design Visual Communication Graphic Design Digital Media Production Fashion Merchandising and Game Design Development Both credential levels are not available for all programs The International Academy of Design Technology is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award associates degrees and bachelors degrees The Academy is a member of the Career Education Corporation NASDAQCECO network of universities colleges and schools For more information on the Academy Seattle call 2065751865 or visit wwwiadtseattlecom ContactsPatricia VaccarinoManaging PartnerXanthus Communications206 979 3380patricia xanthuscomcomLaura NielsenDirector of Career ServicesIADTSeattle206 575 1865 lnielsen iadtseattlecom…

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