LSU begins success for notable fashion designer Suzanne Perron

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By Emily Carden

Suzanne Perron has always obtained the notion of creating fashionable beauty since a young age and even more so today with her well-known designs. From homemade clothes Perron made when she was five to chic, couture wedding gowns of today, it seems as if Perron has found herself amongst the present day fashion industry as one of the best in the business.

"I received my first sewing machine from the Easter Bunny. I made elastic waist skirts and I wore them to kindergarten," Perron recalled. "At the age of five is when I wanted to be a fashion designer. I was an extremely creative child and was constantly active with my hands in some creative endeavor: drawing, painting, sculpting, and collage. It was my sewing skills that I found most unique and what I was most passionate about."

Perron would soon be relishing in high fashion dreams and deciding what school would best suit her desires and needs in the designing realm.

"In high school I had my sights set on New York City. I had wanted to go to Pratt, a top New York City design school," Perron said. "I entered Pratt's national high school talent search. Though I made it to the finals and was awarded a partial scholarship, it would have been a tremendous financial stretch for my family. LSU won out by offering me a much more comprehensive academic honors scholarship."

Perron credits LSU for a strong basis and foundation on which she began her formal career as a designer. An unwavering education, strong relational bonds and various student activities provided Perron with the tools needed to accomplish her intricate dreams.

"Staying in Louisiana and going to LSU was one of the best decisions I have ever made. I was able to get a solid education, develop long lasting ties with the university, and gain great fashion and leadership experience," Perron stated. "Four years in Baton Rouge also enabled me to move to New York City more mature, wiser, and more experienced in my field."

Perron even provides current students at LSU internships with her in New Orleans and New York. A respected asset LSU thrives in.

After graduating from LSU, Perron attended The Fashion Institute of Technology's accelerated program in New York City. By doing so, Suzanne Perron acquired various work experiences with renowned designers and fashion gurus such as Carolina Herrera, Anna Sui, Chado Ralph Rucci, Christina Perrin, and Vera Wang- "just days after faxing her resume."

Over the thirteen years spent with such remarkable individuals, Perron established a celebrated name for herself through her work. From designing wedding gowns for celebrities - Jennifer Lopez, Holly Hunter and Anne Hathaway to name a few - to creating masterpiece designs for local individuals, Perron is living the dream of running her own bridal studio in New Orleans. Perron desired this place of establishment not only because of location and tourism but also because of her home basis in Louisiana.

Suzanne Perron's styling technique is unique and elaborate in individuality for each bride when designing the gown, just as Perron's dream of world-wide fame while growing up and attending LSU.

Perron's designs and ingenuity now reside in chic style in the midst of "Uptown" on Magazine Street where style and grace lure the business district with elegancy. Perron has been in New Orleans since 2006 and feels as if she has accomplished her dream of gracing the South with stylish creations amongst a city full of culture. And to think, it all began at LSU.

No matter what degree, field of study or goals an individual has at LSU, limitations can't be placed on what originality is ignited by a LSU education.

As Perron said, "There is so much reward in succeeding in personal creative efforts. Keep your goals malleable. When opportunities unfold before you, take advantage - investigate them."

For more information on Suzanne Perron and her works of art visit www.suzanneperron.com.

Originally Published: Issue 822 - November 4, 2009

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