My daughter Jordana and her much-admired black cashmere coat with hand-cut designs, currently on display - along with a similar white coat - at Saks Fifth Avenue in Phipps Plaza, Atlanta, Ga. Michael Fink, vice president of women's fashion for Saks, selected each garment from more than 100 undergraduate and graduate student designs while serving as a juror for the Savannah College of Art & Design's 2008 Fashion Show on May 17. Andre Leon Talley, Vogue magazine's editor-at-large, pronounced Jordana's coat "gorgeous; just gorgeous."
I once worked in corporate communications for Saks Fifth Avenue in New York. Never did I imagine that one day I'd have a daughter whose designs were exhibited at a Saks store!
Check back later for more photos of Jordana's designs. And remember that job interview with a great company the Monday following her graduation from SCAD? They're flying her back for another interview, so fingers crossed! Your good wishes and positive energy would be much appreciated.
Love the blog, love the clothes. Got SPAMMED when I downloaded your blog, however -- an obnoxious Obama ad with a VERY long song that I couldn't seem to shut off. Of course, when I mute it, then I can't listen to the Cusak ad, etc. I do hope the SPAM doesn't have to do with your blog. I like Obama fine, but like to pick what I listen to, rather than being assaulted. Sorry to complain, but if a spammer has attached himself to your site, thought you'd want to know.
Posted by: Ann | 18 June 2008 at 06:04
Beautiful clothes and a talented designer indeed - all the positive energy I can muster going your way for the interview. You must be bursting with pride!
Posted by: chiefbiscuit | 14 June 2008 at 09:31
Talent, art, vision, design -- it's all there. And Jordana "looks" like a designer -- tres chic!
Posted by: sherry | 13 June 2008 at 16:59
Sprinkling magic dust all over Jordana and the callback interview!!!! xoxo
Posted by: Colette | 13 June 2008 at 16:49
How exciting Jordana and Tara!
Did you go Tara?
Clapping and Cheering for you both!
Sharing in Jordana's sewing joy!
BEAUTIFUL COAT!
xox
Constance
Posted by: rochambeau | 13 June 2008 at 14:04
I would love to wear this coat ! It looks gorgeous ! I heven't read that Jordana had an important interview and now she 's flying back again ..I tell her " merde " ( good luck)
Posted by: le petit cabinet de curiosites | 13 June 2008 at 09:43
Tara, I'm so glad you're back - I've missed you!! And apparently I've been missing out on a lot - for some reason I didn't think you would be back till the 15th. Must scroll through and catch-up.
Jordana's coat is FABULOUS! How wonderful that it should be chosen to be displayed at Sak's. Keeping my fingers crossed for her in that interview - but I doubt she'll really need extra luck with it, with talent like that!
XOXO
Posted by: tinker | 13 June 2008 at 09:26
Ooooh, that coat is scrumptious! Good luck Jordana with your interview, it's certainly plain to see that you are oozing with talent.
-Sue
Posted by: Sue | 13 June 2008 at 06:38
It's absolutely stunning! I can't even imagine how it's done, so original!
Posted by: Madeline | 13 June 2008 at 06:14
Aaah, what I was waiting to see! And yes, it's gorgeous all right! Jordana looks so pleased and proud, as she deserves to be. Good luck to her on the next round of interviews! K.
Posted by: Karen DeGroot Carter | 13 June 2008 at 06:13
Oh how I covet that coat! Black is my favorite "color" in clothing, which is fortunate since it's the staple color in a musician's wardrobe.
Sending good vibes for the job :)
Posted by: Becca | 13 June 2008 at 02:07
Drop dead gorgeous that is! Duh me!!!
xoxo
Posted by: Gillian | 13 June 2008 at 01:32
You must be so proud of her Tara! I know I'd be shouting it from the rooftops. Your encouraging parenting skills no doubt played a huge part in her success. Jordana, way to go! And best of luck for the interview, I'll be thinking of you!!!
The coat is drop dead. Simply stunning.
xoxo
Posted by: Gillian | 13 June 2008 at 01:31
WooHoo Baby, she's on her way! Beautiful coat, beautiful daughter. Smooches
Posted by: Leau | 13 June 2008 at 00:51
Completely incredible!!!!!!!!! It is like, a paper cut silhouette coat, plucked right out of her wildest dreams!!! I would be boiling over with pride!!! xoxo
Posted by: A Fanciful Twist | 13 June 2008 at 00:29
What an incredible coat! And she looks fabulous in that dress.
Good for her in all her success! Best of luck to her!
Becky
Posted by: Wonders Never Cease | 13 June 2008 at 00:13
What an incredible coat! And she looks fabulous in that dress.
Good for her in all her success! Best of luck to her!
Becky
Posted by: Wonders Never Cease | 13 June 2008 at 00:13
Yay! So talented and gorgeous ~ just like her mama! I wish her much luck on the interview ~ keeping my fingers crossed! xo
Posted by: Alex aka Gypsy | 12 June 2008 at 23:35
That is so fabulous!! You must be so excited and PROUD!
Posted by: Maija Lepore | 12 June 2008 at 23:32
How exciting. Can't wait to see more photos..I love the dress she is wearing. Must be a very proud mum :-)
Posted by: anne | 12 June 2008 at 21:58
Oh WOW that is absolutely amazing. I love it.
Message to Jordana - You have great talent young lady and I just know you will go far, please do not miss the chances that are coming your way, try everything, never say IF ONLY or WHAT IF. Good Luck for Monday though I doubt you need it. Give 'em hell!
Posted by: Di Overton | 12 June 2008 at 21:49
I am so excited for her that it's almost eclipsing what I just read about John McCain in your previous post. ;-)
You must be over the moon with proud mama-ness! Can we have more pics, please? I need to see the front of the coat, too.
Of course, when you get to SF, you'll need a good coat. It will be summer here. lol.
xoxo
Posted by: tangobaby | 12 June 2008 at 21:29
It's beautiful, so elegant! What does the front look like?
Posted by: Pilar | 12 June 2008 at 21:16
Stunning Tara, I'm dying to see the other side! Everything crossed that can be for Jordana's second interview.. ;) xxoo
Posted by: Tammy | 12 June 2008 at 19:58
Wow! Well done Jordana! What an amazing achievement. I wish her the very best for the follow-up interview, she's obviously on the short list. How exciting.
Posted by: Marianne | 12 June 2008 at 19:22
That coat is absolutely amazing!!! I can completely see why it was chosen and that Andre proclaimed it gorgeous. That design on there was HAND CUT????WOW WOW WOW!!! I'd love to see the front of it as well. I cannot wait to see photos of more of her designs....I tell you again I just KNOW she's going to have great success. and I am sending her MANY good vibes for this next interview!!!
xoxo
Posted by: Lisa Oceandreamer | 12 June 2008 at 19:14