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Kylee Marisa Alexander

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BFA, 2012, School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Exhibitions: Centre Pompidou, Tom Robinson Gallery Red Fish Factory. Bibliography: Art Connects Us (SAIC), She Makes Chicago, Glassbook Magazine, Huffington Post, East Magazine, Zephyr Magazine, F News Magazine, Chicago LOOKS, New City, Chicago Reader, Chicago Business Crains, Racked Chicago, Today's Chicago Woman, NBC Chicago, Style Admirer, Hatlife Magazine.

Personal Statement

Kylee Alexander is an American fashion designer specializing in fur design, conceptual womenswear and traditional craftsmanship. Kylee received her BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago with a focus in fashion design and textiles, and began her career by working as a studio assistant for the visual artist Nick Cave. Kylee Alexander is a Lecturer in Fashion Design at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago teaching undergraduate studies, as well as instructing fashion design and construction courses for the Early College Program and Adult Continuing Education programs at SAIC. In 2017, Kylee founded her eponymous label, which focuses on developing conceptual womenswear fashion and fur collections with a focus on sustainability, commitment to craftsmanship, and using fur to create original textile designs. In addition, she is also a cofounder of She Makes Chicago and is dedicated to improving the landscape for creative entrepreneurship within her city.

 

Courses

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Description

Joining fabrics to cover the body and create shelter has been a prized skill in the progress of civilization. Students will build on that tradition by learning fundamental seams and finishes used in modern day garment construction. Industry standards of sewing are emphasized and all techniques are taught and practiced. In addition to creating a personal library of seam samples, students will apply the techniques in two basic projects. The class will also discuss fabric characteristics and the proper copying and cutting of patterns. Once mastered, these techniques can be used to sew together garments from patterns, create original designs, or explore fabric as a medium for soft sculpture. No previous sewing experience is necessary. Note: A sewing machine is required if taking this course online.

Class Number

2408

Credits

1

Description

Joining fabrics to cover the body and create shelter has been a prized skill in the progress of civilization. Students will build on that tradition by learning fundamental seams and finishes used in modern day garment construction. Industry standards of sewing are emphasized and all techniques are taught and practiced. In addition to creating a personal library of seam samples, students will apply the techniques in two basic projects. The class will also discuss fabric characteristics and the proper copying and cutting of patterns. Once mastered, these techniques can be used to sew together garments from patterns, create original designs, or explore fabric as a medium for soft sculpture. No previous sewing experience is necessary. Note: A sewing machine is required if taking this course online.

Class Number

1086

Credits

1

Description

Fashion Design I builds the skills and talents required to achieve creative fashion. This class teaches the design fundamentals of the integrated core fashion design curriculum. Students will engage multiple skills to create individual, visionary, unconventional garments, and later, collections. Through a series of projects, students explore form, silhouette, volume, and research in design to arrive at a personal point-of-view in fashion. This course will specifically ask students to work conceptually and to develop research methodologies in their design work. Based on this inquiry, students generate sketches and surface treatments to refine their unique silhouettes and material manipulations. No prerequisite.

Class Number

1533

Credits

3

Description

Fashion Design I builds the skills and talents required to achieve creative fashion. This class teaches the design fundamentals of the integrated core fashion design curriculum. Students will engage multiple skills to create individual, visionary, unconventional garments, and later, collections. Through a series of projects, students explore form, silhouette, volume, and research in design to arrive at a personal point-of-view in fashion. This course will specifically ask students to work conceptually and to develop research methodologies in their design work. Based on this inquiry, students generate sketches and surface treatments to refine their unique silhouettes and material manipulations. No prerequisite.

Class Number

1535

Credits

3

Description

The Integral Fashion Design Studio is an immersive 6-credit, co-taught class that builds up the skills and talents required to achieve creative fashion. Taken in the spring, it integrates construction and applied design research. Students will create one look consisting of a top and skirt that express a concept through garment. Students will also hone their ability to articulate concepts and speak to their work. Students discover how to express conceptual design through garment-making methodologies by combining their design research, shape development, and creative explorations. The garments are fitted on models, and executed in both muslin and fabric. Pre-req: FASH2001, FASH2002

Class Number

1983

Credits

6