Jeannine Clegg

A Peek Inside the Book on First Ladies Who Sewed

The book "Ladies, First: Common Threads" features the accomplishments of 18 of this nation's first ladies. Written and designed for readers age 9 and up, it offers interesting facts about…
Marist Student’s Sustainable Fashion Wins Her a Coveted Award

Fashion Design senior Ava Grand captured the Marist Designer of the Year Award for her sustainable fashion collection.
SNR36 Fashion Show Highlights Student Designs

Graduating fashion design students at Marist College prepare to show their final collections in a much-heralded fashion show at the school some two hours north of Manhattan.
Female Empowerment Through Artistry and Craft | Book Review

Be inspired by a book of examples showing women empowerment through the use crafting skills and traditions. The handiwork is a means of survival for many women.
Button and Needle Sculpture May Be a Sign of the Times

The iconic button and needle sculpture in New York City's Garment District is undergoing change during pandemic recovery. So is the rest of the neighborhood that's known as the center…
Marist Designer Kristine Otero Wins with a Colorful Collection

Marist College senior Kristine Otero has won the school's 2021 Senior Designer of the Year award to cap off Silver Needle Runway (SNR) 35, a fashion showcase created and produced…
Digital Ambassador Peter Lappin Moves On—but Doesn’t Move Away

While Digital Ambassador Peter Lappin plans a creative break from his sewing adventures, he's already looking to his sewing future.
Marist Student Fashions Draw from Optical Illusions and Sustainability

Tune in to a livestream fashion show to see 50-plus designs created by a graduating class of student fashion designers at Marist College.
Two Books Honor Innovative American Designer Claire McCardell

A picture book and coloring book—both of which adults just may want for themselves—pay tribute to influential American clothing designer Claire McCardell.
Claire McCardell, Iconic Designer, is Memorialized in Bronze

A bronze statue honoring American fashion designer Claire McCardell (1905–1958) will permanently grace an urban park in her hometown of Frederick, Maryland.

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