Beau Monde Welcomes

You! Wondering what Beau Monde is?

Beau Monde is an association involving The Art Institute of Indianapolis

students just like yourself. We are an organization that fosters fellowship among students and gives back to the community. We welcome you to the

school and we invite you to come to one of our monthly all member meetings. If you are a returning

student--great--it’s never too late to join. We welcome everyone with open arms. We meet the second Wednesday

of every month to discuss upcoming events, workshops, and fundraisers.

WHAT’S BEEN GOING ON WITH BEAU MONDE

This quarter busy for Beau Monde. We custom made head bands to sell during our fall sale along with dyed cosmetic bags, ties, jewelry pouches, and

pashmenias. For the time ever, we sold candy grams to be delivered during week 10 and to our surprise, we sold

around 100 grams!

In October, Ai Indy’s 2nd Annual Fashion Show took place downtown at the Scottish Rite Cathedral This fashion show showcased both Fashion Design and Fashion and Retail Management students who competed in different categories. Some of the categories were a stylist project, evening wear, knitwear, and senior collection. Beau Monde member Amy Ridgon’s garment won 2nd place in the evening wear category. Amy’s inspiration

was the “marriage of men’s and women’s evening wear. For Fashion and Retail Management, students were asked to create a concept that would create an editorial fashion spread. Beau Monde’s President, Katherine Justice’s stylist project was one of five that was featured that night. We look forward to next year’s competition featuring more Beau Monde Members.

Beau Monde Members Fashion Show Spotlight

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VOLUME 3

Amy Rigdon pictured above and her 2nd place Evening Garment is pictured to the left.

NOTES FROM NATALIE Hello Fashion Students:

Happy 2011!  We are ready to kick off a new year in the fashion department! Welcome to those of you that are fairly new to AI Fashion.  This quarter, we will be gearing up with some exciting spring activities.  Please make sure you check the fashion board in the hallway and the bulletin boards in the fashion lab (room 214) for upcoming events, workshops, and other opportunities. 

I hope you are enjoying your time here.  Those of you that do not frequently pop in my office, please do!  It is important that I get to know you so that I can make sure I am doing what I can to help you achieve academic success!

By Natalie Swindell

BEAU MONDE NEWSLETTER / WINTER QUARTER / JANUARY 2011

BEAU MONDE MEMBER OF THE YEAR SPOTLIGHT

BEAU MONDE’S 2ND ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DINNER

ANNOUNCEMENT!

Check out our website!

www.beaumondeaiindy.com

IN LOVING MEMORY: ALICIA DAVIS

Megan Sinclair For 2010, We announced at the Christmas Dinner that Megan Sinclair was “Member of the Year.” Megan is currently a 3rd year member and is a Fashion and Retail Management student. It was clear to the Beau Monde officers to award Megan with this title because her passion and hard work towards Beau Monde goes above and beyond. Megan is truly and inspiration--she works full time, goes to school full time and is always taking part in Beau Monde. Thanks Megan for all your hard work!

BEAU MONDE MEMBER OF THE YEAR SPOTLIGHT

Beau Monde Members enjoying dinner at Buca di Beppo

Beau Monde Officers

Beau Monde Members sending Santa their Christmas list.

Alicia Davis was an outstanding woman and student leader. She was a dedicated officer of Beau Monde and as the Director of Member Relations she focused on fostering relationships between students and their involvement with Beau Monde. Beau Monde was blessed to have her as part of the team and will reflect on the positive energy that she left us with.