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Costume Designer
Dawna Oak is the Director of Costumes for Feld Entertainment. She is responsible for overseeing and managing all things related to costumes for various shows, including Disney on Ice, Disney Live, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, among other shows. She has worked in the industry for 22 years, designing costumes for film, television and theatre.
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Resources
1. Otis College of Art and Design: www.otis.edu
2. Parsons The New School for Design: www.parsons.newschool.edu
3. Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising: www.fidm.edu
4. Backstage- The Actor's Resource: www.backstagewest.com
5. United Scenic Artists: www.usa829.org
6. ArtSearch: http://www.tcg.org/artsearch/
About Dawna Oak
Dawna Oak is the Director of Costumes for Feld Entertainment. She is responsible for overseeing and managing all things related to costumes, both in the in-house costume shop, show support for 9 Ice Shows, 5 Disney Live! Shows, Doodlebops and 3 Circuses, as well as overseeing and managing the design, build and installation process for all new shows.
Previously, Dawna was the Associate Costume Designer for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, where she managed the design process from conception to completion. This process included attending design/concept meetings, creating and implementing a budget, and overseeing and managing the construction of costumes. She was also responsible for scheduling costume fittings with the performers and other staff, booking costume house travel and accommodations and generally “installing” the show on schedule.
Dawna has worked in the industry for 22 years, designing costumes for film, television and theatre.
Handbag Designer
Crystalyn Kokorowski is the designer of Crystalyn Kae Accessories. In 2001, Crystalyn started Crystalyn Kae with the vision of creating handbags that are distinctive, durable and functional. In addition, they are sustainably created in Seattle, WA. Her handbags have been featured in magazines, TV and film, and can be found in boutiques across the country. Learn what it’s like to be a Handbag Designer and what steps you need to take to get there.
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Resources
1. Crystalyn Kae Handbags: www.crystalynkae.com
2. Crystalyn’s Blog: www.crystalynkae.com/blog
3. Crystalyn on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Crystalyn-Kae-Handbags/24485976131
4. Etsy: www.Etsy.com
5. Crystalyn’s Etsy Page: www.crystalynkae.etsy.com
6. List of Fashion Careers: http://amdt.wsu.edu/careers.html
Fashion Schools
1. Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York: www.fitnyc.edu
2. Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM) in San Francisco: www.fidm.edu
3. American Intercontinental University study abroad programs: www.aiuniv.edu
4. Washington State University: http://futurestudents.wsu.edu/academics/fos/study.asp?ID=AMT
Watch WSU Video about Crystalyn & Fashion Design Program:
About Crystalyn Kokorowski
Independent fashion designer, Crystalyn Kokorowski, had a love for fashion and accessories at a young age. She created her first handbag in seventh grade, after her Mother and Grandmother taught her to sew. She later earned her degree in Apparel Design and Textiles from Washington State University. In 2001, Crystalyn started the company, Crystalyn Kae, with the vision of creating handbags that are distinctive, durable and functional. In addition, they are sustainably created in Seattle, WA. Her handbags have been featured on TV and in magazines including, Lucky and Women’s Health. Celebrities have been spotted with her handbags including Zooey Deschanel and Finola Hughes, and soon they will appear in the upcoming Robin Williams movie, Worlds Greatest Dad. Her handbags can be found on her website, www.crystalynkae.com, or in boutiques across the country.