Amanda+Perna

=Amanda's Story=
 * [[image:amanda_perna.jpg width="216" height="332"]] || Amanda Perna enrolled in the University of Alabama to be a student in the Honors Program and Department of Psychology. This decision would change her life forever.

At The University of Alabama, Amanda discovered the Department of Clothing and Textiles. It was love at first lesson. Amanda quickly decided that this was her passion. She became an Ambassador for the department (allong with the Honors College), so she could show her appreciation for her program. Amanda won many awards while at UA including the Henrietta Thompson Fashion Achievement Award. She also held the honor of being the coordinator of the Tee Time Fashion Fundraiser. Amanda graduated from UA with a 3.8 GPA, and a 3.9 in her Major

While in school, Amanda had internships at Oscar de la Renta's O Oscar brand, and Calvin Klein's bridge label in addition to starting her own company Couture Chaos.

Upon graduation, Amanda landed the coveted position of the Assistant Designer for Calvin Klein, which is where she currently works today. ||

Amanda was a finalist in the University of Alabama's Pitching Competition in 2008. See Amanda on Project Runway
Amanda's Site: @http://amandaperna.com