Design Challenge Finalists Announced
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Local Fashion Designers Selected for Macy’s Phillies Ballgirls Uniform Design Challenge
Finalists to showcase ballgirl uniform designs at Macy’s Runway Show on March 31
The Phillies Ballgirls are about to get a new uniform – thanks to 14 local designers vying to be the next MVP of fashion.
After a week-long judging process, Macy’s and the Phillies have selected 14 finalists to take part in the Macy’s Phillies Ballgirls Uniform Design Challenge. Each of the finalists will create a new Phillies Ballgirl uniform, be assigned a Phillies Ballgirls as a model, and showcase the finalist’s vision during a live runway show at Macy’s Center City on Thursday, March 31. The winning uniform design, chosen during the runway show by a panel of judges, will be worn by the Phillies Ballgirls at select off-field community appearances during the 2011 season.
The competing designers have a variety of professional backgrounds, from designing accessories to swimwear to children’s clothing.
“We are so pleased with the pool of applicants for the Macy’s Phillies Ballgirls Design Challenge,” said Melissa Ludwig, Macy’s District Vice President. “Philadelphians have a lot of talent and the finalists selected are all outstanding designers who understand the need for fashion and functionality. They are no doubt the perfect candidates to develop a uniform to represent the Phillies Ballgirls, as well as the Phillies and Macy’s brands.”
“The submissions we received for the Macy’s Phillies Ballgirls Design Challenge were just fantastic,” said Michele DeVicaris, Manager, Phillies Ballgirls. “Each of the designers selected has a keen eye for what’s fresh and fashionable, and we can’t wait to join our fans in seeing these creations come to life during the live runway fashion show at Macy’s on March 31.”
More information regarding the live runway show at Macy’s will be available soon at www.phillies.com/ballgirls.
Macy’s Phillies Ballgirls Design Challenge Finalists
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Karen Bloomfield – Lansdale, Pa. |
Attended Philadelphia University - BS, Fashion Design |
Lilly Pulitzer assistant fashion designer; NBC 10 “Runway Challenge” finalist |
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Jeanne Douglass – Sinking Spring, Pa. |
Cornell University – BS, Fiber Science & Apparel Design; Philadelphia University, Masters – Fashion Apparel |
Gymnastics apparel designer for GK-Elite Sportswear |
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Rachel Marie Godwin – Media, Pa. |
Attended The International Academy of Design & Technology – Fashion Design |
Owner, designer of Rachel Marie Specialty Apparel Designs; Received “Best of Show – Most Marketable Collection” Swimwear |
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Michele Gresh – Forth Washington, Pa. |
Attended Philadelphia University – BS, Fashion Design |
Co-founder, designer of Modern Unity; Finalist in 2009 Independent Handbag Designer Awards |
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Elizabeth LaBrasca – Manayunk, Pa. |
Attending Philadelphia University |
Visual display & merchandising intern for Anthropologie |
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Rachel Lichtenwalner – Macungie, Pa. |
Attending Marist College - BS Fashion Design |
Design selected to be in Marist College |
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Pamela Martin – Riverton, NJ |
Attended Philadelphia University – BS, Fashion Design |
Former runner-up for NBC “Runway Challenge”
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Jaime Melfi – Haddonfield, NJ |
Attended Appalachian State University – Apparel & Textiles |
Accessory designer, has own label; Art specialist with Gloucester County YMCA |
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Jessica Mintz – Basking Ridge, NJ |
Junior at Drexel University – BS, Fashion Design |
Fashion reporter for The Triangle, Drexel University; Offered design internship at Nanette Lepore |
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Jessica Hume Morris – Langhorne, Pa. |
Attended Pratt Institute – BFA, Fashion Design |
Interned for Christian Siriano; Worked for indie designer Zoe Twitt; Working on own design label |
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Kelsey Pushkarewicz – Newark, De. |
Junior at University of Delaware - BS, Apparel Design |
Former design intern for QVC & Fran Caselli |
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Aleksandra Svetlichnaya – Upper Holland, Pa. |
Attended Art Institute of Philadelphia – BS, Fashion Design |
Owner, designer of SVET by Aleksandra; former intern for Michael Kors; 2009 Costumer designer/director on Spike TV’s “Playbook” & Terror Behind the Walls at Eastern State Penitentiary |
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Katie Todorow – Quakertown, Pa. |
Attending Drexel University – BA, Fashion Design |
Intern for Deborah Marquit Couture Lingerie |
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Huy Tran – Philadelphia, Pa. |
Attended The Fashion Institute of Technology |
Associate designer for Notations |
ABOUT THE PHILLIES BALLGIRLS
The Phillies Ballgirls are ambassadors for the Phillies both on and off the field. They represent educated, athletic and energetic women who serve as role models in professional sports for young girls. During each game the Ballgirls sit on the first and third baselines to field foul balls and give them to lucky young Phillies fans. They also run softball clinics, attend charity events, play in charity softball games and captain the Phillies Red Goes Green Team. Phillies Ballgirls are an integral part of the Phillies organization and have been featured on many TV and radio programs including SportsCenter’s Top 10 Plays on ESPN.
Phillies Ballgirls
Why are there only 14 finalists picked? On the other forms, there were supposed to be 15 finalists.
We were looking for up 15 finalists and have selected 14 total. More info on the finalists to come!
Thanks for sharing. What a pelsuare to read!