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Akia Richardson
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  • Philadelphia, PA
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Courtney Doyle left a comment for Akia Richardson
"Hi - We are currently casting Project Runway Season 8. If you know of any designers interested in applying, please check out our website: www.bunim-murray.com/prcasting where you can download an application. Or, email us at…"
Apr 6, 2010
Akia Richardson is now friends with Sulyvette, Monticello Shoes and Amiah Mitchell
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Keesha Parsons left a comment for Akia Richardson
"I am the CEO of MyWardrobe, LLC and we would love for you to become a member of our interactive virtual fashion website www.mywardrobe.org"
Mar 31, 2010
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"Thanks for the add & will do! :)"
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"Welcome to the fashion industry network. It is great that you took the time to create such a complete profile. If you are interested, you are welcome to join some of the groups in the "groups" area of the site. If you have any questions…"
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Where do you live? Please list country or state, not your planet.
PA
Do you work in the fashion industry?
I work in fashion
About Me ...
Originally from Silver Spring, MD, I owe my love for fashion to the retailer that inspired me: Nordstrom. It was when I worked there that I realized what career field that I wanted to work in. With no previous retail experience, I managed to work my way up and within 6 months, I went from being a PT Sales Associate to an Assistant Manager in Nordstrom's Junior's Department, BP. After a year of being employed there, I decided that it was best for me to obtain a degree in the field that I had fallen in love with.

In the Fall of 2006, I began my journey at The Art Institute of Philadelphia, studying Fashion Marketing. During those years, I learned far more than I'd ever thought I would--not only did I learn lessons from AiPH's curriculum, I learned life lessons that will be with me forever. I learned the importance of persistence, determination, and hard-work. In my time in Philadelphia, I've worked with buyers, boutique owners, independent vendors, and designers, as well as maintained a part-time job in the process. It was with these people and working with certain retailers that I learned the way of business in the fashion industry.

Now that I have graduated, I am now ready to pursue my career. Between my studies and various work experiences, I believe that I am seasoned enough for just about any position in the fashion industry. My policy has always been to absorb as much knowledge as possible, work hard and see what opportunities present themselves and I trust that that mindset will continue to open doors for me.
Fashion Industry Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Marketing (March 2010)
- Assistant Manager @ Nordstrom's BP Department ('05-'06)
- Key Holder @ Stewart Weitzman ('08-'09)
- Visual/ Key Holder/ PR @ Denim Society ('06-'07)
- Intern Supervisor @ Vintage Blue ('07-'08)
- Buying Intern @ eModa (2009)
- Vendor Intern @ heidiroland (2010)
- Dept. Responsible for Acc. & Lingerie @ H&M (present)
Favorite Fashion Designer or Fashion Brand
Chloe
What is your favorite fashion website? (list the web address, NOT the fashion sites name. If you only list the name, the link to your favorite fashion site will not work...)
http://www.thestylelist.com
Gender
Female
Age
Over 18

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At 3:49pm on April 6, 2010, Courtney Doyle said…
Hi -

We are currently casting Project Runway Season 8. If you know of any designers interested in applying, please check out our website: www.bunim-murray.com/prcasting where you can download an application. Or, email us at prcasting@bunim-murray.com.

Thanks!
At 7:54pm on March 31, 2010, Keesha Parsons said…
I am the CEO of MyWardrobe, LLC and we would love for you to become a member of our interactive virtual fashion website www.mywardrobe.org
At 3:50pm on March 31, 2010, Apparel1 said…
Welcome to the fashion industry network. It is great that you took the time to create such a complete profile. If you are interested, you are welcome to join some of the groups in the "groups" area of the site.

If you have any questions regarding this network, please do not hesitate to ask.
 
 
 

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