Designing Man
Michael Faircloth's designs in one word are elegant. He fully understands the relationship of the woman and the design - the extension of the individual through the created garment. The statement Michael's designs make for his clientele is one of quiet assurance, grace. That intuitive pulse is intrinsic; the creations are impeccably tailored with 'flattering precision.' "My intention," says Michael "is to enhance a woman's own style and attitude." Michael established his first couture salon in Dallas in 1983 after graduating from the School of Visual Arts at North Texas, a place where examination of garments by designers such as Cristobal Balenciaga, Oscar de la Renta and Hubert de Givenchy in the Texas Fashion Collection provided him with an inner view to genius, the first architects of modern couture. "That was an experience that few Schools can provide at that level. The Collection is one of the most unique and impressive in the country," comments Faircloth. Michael Faircloth gained international recognition when asked to design the inaugural wardrobe for First Lady Laura Bush, a client for over 13 years. The gown made a strikingly beautiful statement about the incoming First Lady. This tradition of designing inaugural gowns is now being passed on to the first woman president of the University of North Texas, Dr. Gretchen Bataille. The upcoming inaugural for the new president on April 13th, 2007, will unveil a new Faircloth design. "This is a wonderful opportunity to create something for UNT's first woman president in its 116 year history. She is a beautiful, strong and creative individual, capturing that in the design is quite exciting." Following the inauguration, the gown will find its home in the Texas Fashion Collection. For more information about the Inaugural activities and to reserve a table for the Inaugural Emerald Ball, whose focus is the creation of new needs-based undergraduate scholarships, visit www.unt.edu. Join in the celebration.
The College of Visual Arts and Design awards four $1000 scholarships annually to first year students at the graduate and undergraduate level as CVAD first year bloggers. Please visit the SoVA Blogs at the following addresses:
Sarah Gayle (2007): sarahgaylesova.blogspot.com
Lisa Nersesova (2007): artistsafk.blogspot.com
Candace Digiacomo (2007): artbycandace.com
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Several of the following bloggers have continued to chronicle their experiences as students and artists beyond the scope of the scholarship.
Jeremy Moore (2006): www.jeremydmoore.com
Charisse Weston (2006): m-machiavellism.livejournal.com
Erin Joyce (2006): artvice.blogspot.com