Straight from the Sketchpad
March 4th, 2009 by 
Amanda Cochara
Freedom. That’s all Clair Gilbert was asking for.
So, she quickly changed her focus from theater to fashion. Gilbert is currently a senior majoring in Apparel Merchandising and earning a Fashion Design Certificate.
Although the program assigns particular projects through class work, Gilbert said she has a special interest in millinery or hat making.
Both the Fashion Design Certificate and the Individualized Major Program in Fashion Design are very time consuming.
Gilbert said she does most of her sewing at home, but still spends around 5-10 hours in the studio each week.
I guess freedom requires more work than one would think.
*Fun Facts*
Favorite Designer: Alexander McQueen
Favorite Store: Cactus Flower (located at 322 E, Kirkwood Ave.)
“I love vintage stores and hole in the wall, random places,” Gilbert said. “I like to re-design stuff.”
Her style defined: a colorful mix
“I always mix styles,” Gilbert said.” “One day I am preppy with punk and the next I am bohemian with vintage.”
Fabric closet inside the studio
