Our Fashion graduates become the movers and shakers of the fashion industry who stand out for their creativity and their competency. Among
our successful and distinguished former students are:
Troy Amos Ross, Ross Wear
Kelly Freeman & Rory Lindo, Damsels in this Dress
Darci Cheyne, Custom Costume
Kim Mellikow, Zellers
Sarah Wallace, Schure Sports Inc.
Shelly Purdy, Shelly Purdy Studio
Diane Hansen, Patina Metalwear
Andrew Goss and Sandra Noble Goss
Duncan Parker, Harold Weinstein Ltd.
On November 17, 2010, ten outstanding graduates from Business, Arts & Design were inducted into the inaugural Alumni Wall of Fame. The inductees represent alumni who have excelled in their professional careers, have been actively involved in the community, and have been advisors and mentors to the students. Watch these short video excerpts from the 2010 Business, Arts and Design Wall of Fame ceremony.
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Alumni Spotlight
If you’re a fan of Project Runway Canada then you’ll recognize Season 2 contestant and George Brown grad, Camille Prins.
Selected as one of Canada’s most talented up-and-coming designers, Prins calls on her boundless energy and creativity when designing for
her label, Dutch Blonde. She also credits the technical skills she learned at George Brown. “My education played a pivotal part of my career,” she says. [Read the story...]
Camille Prins
Fashion Techniques and Design - F113,
Graduated 2003
Megan Lott has wanted in a career in fashion since
high school. After studying sewing at Central Tech, she
registered in George Brown College's Fashion Techniques and Design
program in 2000 and immediately took to the intensive work environment
and the
focus on the craft of fashion.
"In analyzing other programs
I've found most of them don't
focus enough on the technical side of fashion," Megan explains. "I
think it's crucial for any designer to go through a program like
George Brown's in order to understand what's technically
possible. Especially because it's such a competitive industry,
you should at least know the basics in all areas whether
you're
going to be a pattern-maker, sewer, illustrator or designer. " [Read
the whole story...]
Megan Lott,
Fashion Techniques and Design - F113,
Graduated 2002
"I came to the "Fashion Management" program at George
Brown College having already completed a 4-year University degree in
Business Administration. The "Fashion Management" program
which includes participation in the "College Creations" student
store and an "Industry Internship" has genuinely challenged
me for the first time in all of my previous educational
endeavors. I am convinced that this program has prepared me well for
a Management
career in the Fashion industry."
Patricia Chung, Recent Graduate
"Graduating from the George Brown
College "Fashion Management" program
provided me with the necessary competencies to obtain
immediate employment in the Toronto Apparel industry.
Applying the knowledge I had gained
at GBC allowed me to attain a number of upwardly progressive
job opportunity in the industry. This eventually made
it possible for me to accomplish
my ultimate ambition which was to become an entrepreneur
in the Apparel industry."
"Today I own and operate one of the largest Apparel Manufacturing
companies in Ontario; "Tang Apparel Inc" as President and
CEO with over 150 direct labour employees and over 15 million in annual
sales."
James Tang
"George Brown gave me the professional competencies
I needed to start my career in the apparel industry.
The intense curriculum covers all aspects of marketing,
merchandising, manufacturing and management.
The additional 320 hours of practical work experience
in the industry were also a big help in securing a
job immediately after graduation." Katryn Nowina, Graduate
Read more stories from George Brown
Graduates...
To learn more, visit the George
Brown College Alumni page.
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