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January 2, 2002, #1   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~   Welcome to the first issue of Fashion Profiles!   Each week, we'll take a look at people who have   contributed to the fashion industry in some capacity.   Large or small, famous or unknown, these are the   people who influence what we wear.   ...Could you be one of them?   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ TRIVIA QUESTION QUESTION: Who designed the men's costumes for "The Great Gatsby" (Paramount, 1974)? ANSWER: Ralph Lauren. It helped Theoni V. Aldredge, the head costumer on the film, win the best costuming Oscar that year. ************** WRISTIES On a cold winter day in 1994, 10-year-old K-K Gregory of Bedford, Massachusetts was playing in the snow when her wrists started to hurt because they were cold and wet. She was wearing a coat and gloves, but her wrists were exposed and suffered miserably because of it. She remedied the problem by designing a fingerless glove that covered her hand and extended to her forearm. Wearing them under her coat and mittens, she was warm, dry, and comfortable. Thinking others might benefit from her invention, she took the idea to her next Girl Scout meeting, and was immediately inundated with orders. Wristies ™ was born. Relying primarily on press releases and word of mouth, Wristies grew by leaps and bounds. K-K started receiving orders from all over the world, which were soon followed by thank you letters from grateful customers. From artists to paramedics, children to grandparents, this simple idea became the perfect solution for so many. K-K was written about by the media all over the country, and even appeared on "Oprah" and other prominent shows. By the time she graduated from High School this last spring, she'd been inducted into the Kids Hall of Fame, and had won several local and regional Women and Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards. All because she decided to solve a simple problem. You can read more about her remarkable story by visiting her website at http://www.wristies.com . So...if a 10-year-old can start a hot, new trend, what do you suppose YOU could do, if you tried? Grab a copy of "Opportunities In Apparel and Accessory Design" and see for yourself! http://www.FashionJobReview.com   ************** Until Next Time, Diana Pemberton-Sikes http://www.FashionJobReview.com [email protected] ----------------------------------------------------------- DID YOU LIKE THIS ISSUE? Why not send it to a friend or colleague? Thanks! MAILING LIST POLICY: I never rent, trade, or sell my list to anyone. Your privacy is completely protected. TO SUBSCRIBE go to: http://www.FashionJobReview.com and fill out the form. It only takes a few seconds.