JCCC Archives presents the Sleuthing Series, where every Tuesday, we bring you an image from our past and ask you to help us find out more!
What We Know
Fashion Merchandising was first listed in the 1971-1972 College Catalog with little more than a listing of required courses.
In the 1972-1973 catalog, the following description was provided: ” The fashion Merchandising Program offers a career opportunity for men and women having imagination and interest in promoting new fashion ideas and products. Theoretical course work is reinforced through on-the-job experience at approved retailing establishments in the community. Students may be required to be bonded.”
Fashion Merchandising remained the program name until 2001 when “and Design” was added. The catalog stated: “At JCCC, the fashion curriculum is designed to prepare you for a career in retail mamagement, retail sales, apparel and textile design, promotion, display, illustration, and representative positions.” The 2001-2002 catalog adds: “With an associate’s degree or certificate, you’ll be ready to apply your energy and creativity in an industy that rewards both. Or, if you prefer to continue your education, you can complete a bachelor’s degree through a transfer program to a college or university.”
What We Don’t Know
Further investigation would be needed to reveal all of the changes along the way.
See if you can identify any of the people that we did not.
If You Know More…
Contact librarians: Anita Gordon Gilmore (agordong@jccc.edu, ext. 4369) or John Russell (jrussell@jccc.edu, ext. 3284). You may also comment below!
Thanks to Marilyn Gairns for the following information.
Hi Anita,
The image that is on this page http://blogs.jccc.edu/library/category/sleuthing-series/ and is about the 11th picture down with the caption, “This appears to be an interview with a professional in the field. August 27, 1976” may include the fashion designer of that time, Gloria Vanderbilt. If it isn’t her then it someone looks exactly like her.
Just a guess. I did study Fashion Merchandising and that is the time that I was also in college. She was becoming well known at that time.
Thanks to Marilyn Gairns for the following information.
Hi Anita,
The image that is on this page http://blogs.jccc.edu/library/category/sleuthing-series/ and is about the 11th picture down with the caption, “This appears to be an interview with a professional in the field. August 27, 1976” may include the fashion designer of that time, Gloria Vanderbilt. If it isn’t her then it someone looks exactly like her.
Just a guess. I did study Fashion Merchandising and that is the time that I was also in college. She was becoming well known at that time.
Here is a press photo of her in 1976 and the link to it. https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiLprO7157lAhVPPK0KHbu1BsEQjhx6BAgBEAI&url=https%3A%2F%2Fpicclick.com%2F1976-Press-Photo-Fashion-Designer-Gloria-Vanderbilt-372720092208.html&psig=AOvVaw034kuBGfH9PyTUG3GZ-1MR&ust=1571243226443174
[Actual image not included.]
Marilyn Gairns,
Digital Stradegist/Marketing Automation Coordinator
Marketing Communications
Johnson County Community College