Professional image
The secret to presenting a professional image goes much deeper than external appearances. This video investigates not only the visible factors of proper attire and hygiene, but the issues of attitude, professional self-esteem, familiarity with techn...
Judging clothing workmanship
This program describes what to look for to discriminate between well-made and poorly made clothing, and is an effective way to encourage wise shopping decisions. Areas covered include seams, finishing, buttons, zippers, hems, and other things that l...
Environmental Impacts: Ethical Textiles
What would happen if we changed the way our clothes are made and sold? If we used different fibers or different agricultural techniques? If we insisted that facilities which produce textile products dispose of chemicals and materials properly? This ...
What Are Science and Technology Doing to Assist Our Fashion and Textile Industries? Ever Wondered?
Carpet designed specifically to assist the elderly, garments created to repel both fire and knives, highly desirable golden fleece that’s impervious to decay, environmentally sound fiberglass made using local natural fibers. These are just a few o...
Portrait of Two Formally Dressed Older Couples
Photo given to Iris Raylesberg, (Editor of News and Review) from Fred Marino when he worked in the College Relations office at Brooklyn College. Possibly from the Italian -American center's photography project. June 21, 1983