FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Faces of Reynolds: Michael Taylor RICHMOND, VA (April 26, 2007) – Michael Taylor has an impressive resume. Prior to his current role as adjunct instructor in the Marketing Program, he taught at some of the most highly regarded colleges for fashion design and merchandising, including Parsons School of Design, Fashion Institute of Technology and Virginia Commonwealth University. His work has been featured in national magazines including Essence and Ebony Man. While in New York, Taylor owned and operated Michael New York on 7th Avenue in New York City. Now he has brought his sense of style and extensive knowledge of fashion to Richmond. In addition to teaching Introduction to Fashion Design at Reynolds, he is also the proud owner of Michael Taylor Couture, the first made to measure fashion boutique in the Richmond area. “We are very happy to have Michael join our staff as an adjunct instructor. There are so many students that come to me every semester with an interest in fashion design. One of Michael’s main roles will be to give students first-hand insight into the design world. He will also be able to shed light on career opportunities and what it takes to become a world-class designer,” said Beverly Davis marketing program head. Serving over 17,000 students annually, J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College is the youngest and third largest of 23 community colleges in Virginia. The College operates three campuses serving residents in the City of Richmond and the counties of Henrico, Hanover, Goochland, Powhatan and Louisa. ### J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Press Center |
