James DiMartino

James DiMartino, BA'08

Major: Fashion Design

“The inspiration for my final project is James Bond,” says James DiMartino. “It is a ‘resort line,’ which just basically means ensembles that could be worn for vacations away from home. It includes women’s wear and menswear. I have everything from ski ensembles to swimsuits, evening gowns to active sportswear.”

Here, he fits a model with one of his Asian-inspired pieces. “James Bond travels all over the world, and I wanted to show a little bit of that in the line.”

James presented his final project in a fashion show at the John Waldron Arts Center in March 2008. Read a review of the show here.

James was attracted to the IMP in fashion design by its combination of technical skill-building and broader liberal arts coursework.

“I believe that there is more to fashion than just the clothing. You need to understand many aspects of life in general. The liberal arts combined with fashion design are a perfect way to accomplish this.”

The Individualized Major Program gives you the freedom to create a multidisciplinary major that addresses issues and explores topics of your own choosing. The ability to select major courses from Indiana University's many schools and departments puts you in charge of your education in ways that conventional majors don't allow. As a student in the IMP you'll have the opportunity, rare in an institution of IU's size, to develop a close working relationship with one or more faculty sponsors who will guide you throughout your academic career. And, when you graduate, you'll have the distinction of having pursued a personalized course of study. Learn more about the IMP.


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