AYESHA ALI
GRADUATE SCHOOL
Selected Coursework and Projects
Graduation : August 5, 2022
GPA 4.0
FASHION ANALYSIS AND FORECASTING
Fashion-Forward Thinking
Theories explaining fashion dynamics and techniques for forecasting change, with case applications in textiles, apparel, and retailing.
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Group Project: Forecasting for H&M
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Research Paper: Can Fast Fashion be Sustainable?
FASHION INDUSTRYÂ SINCE 1910
Fashion Revives
Fashion history, designers and businesses from 1910 to the present.
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Research Paper: Zoot Suits
APPAREL ENGINEERING
Fashion Industry - How it works
Planning and problem solving throughout the apparel production process, including methods engineering, time study, costing, CAD/Optitex.
SURVEY OFÂ CONSUMER AND DESIGN SCIENCES RESEARCH
Foundation of Research
Research and investigation methods appropriate to the study of consumer and design sciences.
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Research paper: Fast Fashion Sustainability e-Learning Module for Generation Z College Students
INDUSTRIAL MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT
Fashion Industry Mechanics
Independent study to learn operation, threading, troubleshooting of various industrial machines including lockstitch 301, cover stitch, safety stitch, sergers, buttonhole and bar tack machines.
GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT - APPAREL PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
January 2021 - May 2022
I served as graduate teaching assistant for the Apparel Production Management studio. I have taught a total of 108 students during Spring & Fall 2021 semesters.
GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT - FASHION EVENT PLANNING
January 2022 - May 2022
I served as GTA for the Fashion Event Planning class. I supported planning and executing of AU’s annual fashion event and managing scheduling, attendance, planners, group reports, and grading for 21 students.
CAPSTONE
Apparel Line Development
A team based project where I had the privilege of designing an East/West blend bridal collection for the growing diverse population of women in the USA. FUSE is my senior design project which featured at the Auburn University Fashion Event 2022.
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Brand/Market Research | Line Plan Development | Apparel Production - Mock ups/Prototypes/Final Garments | Video Presentation | Photography for Catalogue | Fashion Show | Technical and Specification Packs | Final Presentation
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FASHION EVENT 2021: EMERGENT
The Auburn University CADS-AMDA annual fashion show featured three garments that I designed:
​SophistiCat
Visions of Love
Pearl Drop
I also assisted with managing photography and videography schedule, on site styling and alterations.
FASHION EVENT 2022: THE ART IN FASHION
The Auburn University CADS-AMDA annual fashion show featured twelve garments that I designed:
​Shanaya and Nura (FUSE)
Ojas (FUSE)
Yasmin (FUSE)
Pehchaan (Graduate Project)
Boss Lady
Capelicious
Desert Snow
Twilight
Runaway Cinderella
Raven Queen
Garden of Eve
Mashal
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GRADUATE PROJECT
Pehchaan (Identity in Urdu)
Reflecting the importance of heritage and the Auburn post game win culture - both represented in the handcrafted tree constructed with metallic cords and thread.
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AUBURN STUDY ABROAD - ITALY
Global Leadership Certificate
I was awarded the Beth Stukes Global Leadership scholarship through which I was able to experience Italy's beautiful culture, expand my professional outreach, and tour one of the biggest fashion capitals of the world.
PAKISTAN STUDENT ASSOCIATION
Vice President - Cultural Affairs
Planning and organizing key events with my team : PSA Friendsgiving for students on campus (November 2021) ; Basant Spring Festival (Feb. 2022) , Pakistan Games Day (March 2022) and Eid Festival (May 2022).
Maintaining social media page (Facebook, Instagram), video and photo coverage of events.