The International Academy of Design & Technology Seattle Celebrates the 5th Annual IMAGINE! Student Fashion Show

Online, September 17, 2010 (Newswire.com) - The International Academy of Design & Technology in Seattle (IADT-Seattle) is thrilled to present its annual fashion show, IMAGINE! 2010, Sept. 24 from 8:00-9:30 p.m. in the lobby of Seattle's Benaroya Hall, 200 University Street, Seattle, Wash.

"The students have worked hard to produce an amazingly diverse selection of garments. The quality and detail of construction reflects the faculty's support, especially that of Jeanette DeJong," said Monir Zandghoreshi, program chair for fashion design and fashion merchandising at IADT-Seattle. "We have everything from club wear, men's apparel, bridal and formal wear to sportswear, and we'll have some fabulous examples of exquisite costume creation."

In its fifth year, IMAGINE! highlights the work of the fashion design students. Digital media production and graphic design students also play a role in creating the overall theme and ambiance of the show, giving them real-world experience promoting and covering an event in a first-class venue.

For the second year, this red carpet-themed show is directed by Eduardo Khawam. Fabulous Fit of New York, Sewing Machine Service Company of Renton, Wash. will be some of the companies providing prizes for the design winners. For the third year, Evergreen Beauty & Barber College will provide the hair and make-up for the models. John Robert Powers, International and Seattle's Models Guild are also supporting this year's show by providing models.

Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, contact 206.830.6334. Seating is limited. To purchase tickets online, visit http://iadtredcarpetevent2010.eventbrite.com. Front row, VIP seating is $50.00, general admission seating is $25.00 and IADT student and alumni seating is $20.00.

About The International Academy of Design & Technology Seattle
The International Academy of Design & Technology provides educational programs that are designed to prepare students for professional opportunities and career success in select design and technology fields. The Seattle campus, which opened in 2004, offers a variety of Associate of Applied Science and Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees in fashion design, interior design, graphic production, digital media production, fashion merchandising and game production. Both credential levels are not available for all programs. IADT-Seattle is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award associate's degrees and bachelor's degrees. IADT-Seattle does not guarantee employment or salary and is a member of the Career Education Corporation (NASDAQ:CECO) network of universities, colleges and schools. For more information on IADT-Seattle visit www.iadtseattle.com.