Friday, August 29, 2008
New York Fashion Week September 2008 Mike Feeney
Born and raised in San Diego, CA, Mike Feeney studied Fine Art Sculpture in the MFA program and has found a new passion in accessory design after collaborating with fashion design students earlier this year. He finds inspiration in everything from the engineering of bridges and buildings to books and science fiction. He works in Acrylic, bronze and nickel. Tap Plastics in El Cerrito, CA sponsored this collection.
Mike’s accessories will be shown with Warot Subsrisunjai’s collection.
Mike’s accessories will be shown with Warot Subsrisunjai’s collection.
New York Fashion Week September 2008 Warot Subsrisunjai
Born and raised in Bangkok, Thailand, Warot was inspired by artist Man Ray.
Man Ray’s surrealist artworks intrigued me. His black and white photography inspired me in the monochromatic palettes and his use of geometric shapes influenced me to create the strong structural silhouettes. I incorporated his use of the human figure where it resembled another man-made object in the construction of my outfit because not only did it challenged the conventional views of the human body, but it also allowed me to share my point of view of how fashion design can make the body more than what it is.
Warot’s collection will be shown with Mike Feeney’s Acrylic accessories.
Man Ray’s surrealist artworks intrigued me. His black and white photography inspired me in the monochromatic palettes and his use of geometric shapes influenced me to create the strong structural silhouettes. I incorporated his use of the human figure where it resembled another man-made object in the construction of my outfit because not only did it challenged the conventional views of the human body, but it also allowed me to share my point of view of how fashion design can make the body more than what it is.
Warot’s collection will be shown with Mike Feeney’s Acrylic accessories.
New York Fashion Week September 2008 Kara Laricks, Womenswear Designer
Kara Laricks was born and raised in Overland Park, Kansas.
My collection is inspired by a personal progression and evolution. Finding the perfect balance between masculinity and femininity and celebrating the contrast between the two, my collection chronicles my experience fitting into one world, but knowing I belong in another. On a lighter note, my garments evoke the late Sunday morning sexiness of enjoying coffee in your boyfriend’s – or girlfriend’s – big white dress shirt.
My collection is inspired by a personal progression and evolution. Finding the perfect balance between masculinity and femininity and celebrating the contrast between the two, my collection chronicles my experience fitting into one world, but knowing I belong in another. On a lighter note, my garments evoke the late Sunday morning sexiness of enjoying coffee in your boyfriend’s – or girlfriend’s – big white dress shirt.
New York Fashion Week September 2008 Tara Bradley, Womenswear Designer
Tara Bradley was born and raised in Sacramento, CA. Being a trained ballet dancer, Tara used 20th Century modern dance and the movement of a dancer as inspiration for her silhouette to give the suggestion of movement and suspension.
New York Fashion Week September 2008 Eric Steven Tan and Katrina Cordiale
Eric Steven Tan, Menswear Designer
Katrina Noelle Cordiale, Textile Designer
Eric and Katrina collaborated on a menswear collection based on a prisoner mending his clothing with patches in the hopes of escaping and avoiding detection on the street. Eric is from Jakarta, Indonesia and Singapore. Katrina is from California and the First Prize winner in the Home Elements Category of the 2008 Surtex International Student Design Competition.
Katrina Noelle Cordiale, Textile Designer
Eric and Katrina collaborated on a menswear collection based on a prisoner mending his clothing with patches in the hopes of escaping and avoiding detection on the street. Eric is from Jakarta, Indonesia and Singapore. Katrina is from California and the First Prize winner in the Home Elements Category of the 2008 Surtex International Student Design Competition.
New York Fashion Week September 2008 Ali Khan, Menswear Designer
Born and raised in Lahore, Ali Khan completed his MFA degree online while in Pakistan. He has created a clever mix of classic wearability in his shapes and color-scheme with avant-garde surface textures and details. His humor delivers through his slogan Caution: For External Use Only. Ali shipped his menswear collection to San Francisco for his thesis presentation, which was held by videoconference. Ali plans to expand his menswear label internationally beginning with South Asia.
New York Fashion Week September 2008 Ali Khan, Menswear Designer
Born and raised in Lahore, Ali Khan completed his MFA degree online while in Pakistan. He has created a clever mix of classic wearability in his shapes and color-scheme with avant-garde surface textures and details. His humor delivers through his slogan Caution: For External Use Only. Ali shipped his menswear collection to San Francisco for his thesis presentation, which was held by videoconference. Ali plans to expand his menswear label internationally beginning with South Asia.
New York Fashion Week September 2008 Jaime Cole, Menswear and Textile Designer
Jaime Cole premiered her work during New York Fashion Week in February 2008 when she collaborated with textile designer Young Jun Ryu and was profiled in MTV: True Life I’m Going To Fashion Week.
Born and raised in Meriden, CT, Jaime presents her own menswear collection inspired by street art and music. Influences of primitive art of the Northwest Indians are shown through her textile designs and totem poles in her silhouette. Cone Denim sponsored the denim in her collection.
Born and raised in Meriden, CT, Jaime presents her own menswear collection inspired by street art and music. Influences of primitive art of the Northwest Indians are shown through her textile designs and totem poles in her silhouette. Cone Denim sponsored the denim in her collection.
New York Fashion Week September 2008 Anne Jones and Michelle Clarke
Anne Jones, Womenswear Designer, was born and raised in Yuma, AZ.
The inspiration for Ephemeral Defraction immerged from the installation artist Olafur Elliason’s exhibit Take Your Time. The play of light and geometry was strong in Elliason’s exhibit and was a major influence on the design details. Also, the idea of nature versus artificiality was an influence on the silhouette and the use of Mylar.
Michelle Clarke, Textile Designer, was born and raised in El Paso, TX.
Michelle printed with disperse dyes on Bristol and heat transferred the design onto Mylar plastic with multiple results of ink flowing through water to look liked stained glass. This fall, Michelle will be interning with Diane von Furstenberg and in January 2008 will begin working at Abercrombie & Fitch.
The inspiration for Ephemeral Defraction immerged from the installation artist Olafur Elliason’s exhibit Take Your Time. The play of light and geometry was strong in Elliason’s exhibit and was a major influence on the design details. Also, the idea of nature versus artificiality was an influence on the silhouette and the use of Mylar.
Michelle Clarke, Textile Designer, was born and raised in El Paso, TX.
Michelle printed with disperse dyes on Bristol and heat transferred the design onto Mylar plastic with multiple results of ink flowing through water to look liked stained glass. This fall, Michelle will be interning with Diane von Furstenberg and in January 2008 will begin working at Abercrombie & Fitch.
New York Fashion Week September 2008 Johanna Hatzenbuehler, Womenswear Designer
Born in Koesching, Germany and raised in Reichertshofen, Germany and Houston, TX, Johanna interned at L’Officina della Moda in Italy. She will present a sustainable collection of recycled fabrics
My initial inspiration was my dream destination Iguazu waterfalls in South America. I am combining the fluid lines of falling water with a traditional Latin cultural aesthetic. Many garments include abstracted designs and embroidery details, which were inspired by traditional folk embroideries from Latin America. I am using vintage-recycled garments, some of which I have hand dyed, as well as airy chiffon and lightweight silks.
My initial inspiration was my dream destination Iguazu waterfalls in South America. I am combining the fluid lines of falling water with a traditional Latin cultural aesthetic. Many garments include abstracted designs and embroidery details, which were inspired by traditional folk embroideries from Latin America. I am using vintage-recycled garments, some of which I have hand dyed, as well as airy chiffon and lightweight silks.
New York Fashion Week September 2008 Daniel Emir Armosilla, Womenswear and Knitwear Designer
Born in Manila, Philippines and raised in California, Daniel is inspired by the California way of life. American & Efird, Inc. donated the orange day glow yarn and Iron Horse Safety Specialties donated the reflective ribbons used in his collection.
Californians are people with lots of character, they are free spirited, carefree, and live their lives with a wherever the day takes them mentality. This mantra is carried into their travels, going to places like Guatemala and South Africa, which is where the jacquard patterns and silhouette shapes were derived for my collection.
Californians are people with lots of character, they are free spirited, carefree, and live their lives with a wherever the day takes them mentality. This mantra is carried into their travels, going to places like Guatemala and South Africa, which is where the jacquard patterns and silhouette shapes were derived for my collection.
New York Fashion Week September 2008 Desiree Daniels, Womenswear Designer
Desiree Daniels was born and raised, in San Diego, CA.
The collection, originally inspired by the constructivist artist Naum Gabo, is a study of tension and suspension. Gabo creates sculptures using organic-shaped wooden frames with thin steel wires wrapped through and around them. The overall shapes within the frames are geometric and translucent. This inspiration evolved into a study of suspension bridges and the concept of tension and suspension.
Modern forms including sculpture, architecture and painting inspire me. I begin a design by thinking about the shapes and concepts behind an inspiration. Then I form a fabric manipulation and drape on the stand. I take photos, analyze them and sketch. I think about different visual details and use scale and placement on the body to differ them.
The collection, originally inspired by the constructivist artist Naum Gabo, is a study of tension and suspension. Gabo creates sculptures using organic-shaped wooden frames with thin steel wires wrapped through and around them. The overall shapes within the frames are geometric and translucent. This inspiration evolved into a study of suspension bridges and the concept of tension and suspension.
Modern forms including sculpture, architecture and painting inspire me. I begin a design by thinking about the shapes and concepts behind an inspiration. Then I form a fabric manipulation and drape on the stand. I take photos, analyze them and sketch. I think about different visual details and use scale and placement on the body to differ them.
New York Fashion Week September 2008 Elena Akoulova, Womenswear Designer
Born in Ulan-Ude, Russia (in Siberia on Lake Baikal) and raised in Ulan-Ude, Tashkent, Ulyanovsk and Moscow, Elena Akoulova completed her degree online while in Marietta, GA. She has created a womenswear collection of simple A-line linen dresses with draping techniques and colors inspired by orchids. Elena decided to present her thesis in person with her collection before the review committee in San Francisco and afterwards was told she had been selected to show during NY fashion week. She plans to go into production with her RTW line here in the U.S.
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
New York Fashion Week February 2008 Sherise Eways & Melissa Christensen
Swarovski Crystal sponsored the crystals on Sherise’s garments in which the silhouette and structure are based on the metamorphosis of a woman into a bird, butterfly or flower. Born and raised in Fairfax, VA, Sherise is a first generation American of Palestinian decent. Jewelry designer Melissa Christensen, a Fine Art Sculpture major, created the jewelry for Sherise’s collection and has manipulated metal by hammering and hand bending to mimic the flow of fabric. Melissa is Native American from the Mashentucket Pequot Tribe in Mashentucket, CT and has spent the past 10 years in the Bay Area of California.
February 08 New York Fashion Week - Sherise Eways, Fashion Designer, and Melissa Christensen, Jewelry Designer, collaboration collection
Fashion Designer Sherise Eways and Fine Art Sculpture major Melissa Christensen collaborative collection.
Swarovski Crystal sponsored the crystals on her garments in which the silhouette and structure of is based on the metamorphosis of a woman into a bird, butterfly or flower. Born and raised in Fairfax, VA, Sherise is a first generation American of Palestinian descent.
Jewelry designer Melissa Christensen, a Fine Art Sculpture major, created the jewelry for this collection. Melissa has manipulated the metal by hammering and hand-bending to appear to flow like fabric. All pieces were made by hand. Melissa is Native American from the Mashentucket Pequot Tribe in Mashantucket, CT and has spent the past 10 years in the Bay Area of California.
Swarovski Crystal sponsored the crystals on her garments in which the silhouette and structure of is based on the metamorphosis of a woman into a bird, butterfly or flower. Born and raised in Fairfax, VA, Sherise is a first generation American of Palestinian descent.
Jewelry designer Melissa Christensen, a Fine Art Sculpture major, created the jewelry for this collection. Melissa has manipulated the metal by hammering and hand-bending to appear to flow like fabric. All pieces were made by hand. Melissa is Native American from the Mashentucket Pequot Tribe in Mashantucket, CT and has spent the past 10 years in the Bay Area of California.
Monday, March 24, 2008
New York Fashion Week February 2008 Jee Hyoung Jang
Jee Hyoung used new forms in architecture in relation to the human body with references to space, volume and movement as inspiration. The quilted textiles are inspired by Toyo Ito’s architectures. She was born and raised in Daegu, South Korea. Jewelry provided by Quoc Lieu, a University graduate from 2000.
Sunday, March 23, 2008
New York Fashion Week February 2008 Young Jun Ryu
M.C. Escher’s artwork, nature, and geometric shapes inspired ‘Jun’ for his textile prints on wool, cotton and faux fur. Born and raised in Seoul, South Korea, Jun has accepted the position of associate creative designer at General Motors.
The refined classic and comfortable aesthetic of James Dean was the inspiration for the fashion designers who collaborated on this collection using Jun’s textiles. Designers include Jaime Cole, Desiree Daniels, Lauren Hume, Johanna Hatzenbuehler, Anne Jones, Muriel Jordan, Kara Laricks, Aurelie Martin-Chiari, and Warot Subsrisunjai.
Textile designer Young 'Jun' Ryu, model Sean O, and fashion designer Jaime Cole taking their bow on the runway.
Saturday, March 22, 2008
New York Fashion Week February 2008 JuHee Chung
Juhee found inspiration in the work of Louis I. Kahn, an architect of contradiction whose concepts, though modern and elegant, are constructed of basic and often crude materials. Through his influence, she created a sculptured, geometric silhouette and experimented with different construction techniques for her knitwear. She combined fabrics in different directions to make a single garment; used folding and slide techniques; mixed fully fashion, cut and sew, different gage, slippery and dull yarn and elastic and non-elastic yarn to create her unique construction and texture knit fabrics. Juhee was born and raised in Daegu, South Korea
Friday, March 21, 2008
New York Fashion Week February 2008 Soo Jung Sung & Ivanka Georgiev
Soo Jung found inspiration for her collection in the movie Blue Swallow (Cheong-yeon) about Park Kyung-won, the first female aviator in Korea. Based the early 1900s when Korean society was conservative and discriminative against women, the heroine had passion and an independent spirit for her job. Pilot uniforms and Asian influences are reinterpreted by Soo Jung who was born in Yeosu, Korea and raised in Seoul, Korea.
Ivanka used the pilot’s point of view overlooking the land from above for her textile inspiration. Instead of using the more traditional patchwork approach to represent the land, she combined textile techniques with hand drawing to create the feel of paintings. She bonded newsprint paper and brown paper to the base fabric, applied pigments using silkscreen techniques and drew patterns using a knife. For some, she used a chef's torch to create a burnout effect. The overall impression is that of an art piece instead of a typical printed textile. Ivanka was born and raised in Pernik, Bulgaria.
Ivanka used the pilot’s point of view overlooking the land from above for her textile inspiration. Instead of using the more traditional patchwork approach to represent the land, she combined textile techniques with hand drawing to create the feel of paintings. She bonded newsprint paper and brown paper to the base fabric, applied pigments using silkscreen techniques and drew patterns using a knife. For some, she used a chef's torch to create a burnout effect. The overall impression is that of an art piece instead of a typical printed textile. Ivanka was born and raised in Pernik, Bulgaria.
February 08 New York Fashion Week - Soo Jung Sung, Fashion Designer, and Ivanka Georgiev, Textile Designer, collaborative collection
Soo Jung Sung, Fashion Designer, and Ivanka Georgiev, Textile Designer, collaborated on a womenswear collection to premier in New York Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week on February 2nd, 2008.
Soo Jung Sung found inspiration for her collection in the movie Blue Swallow (Cheong-yeon) about Park Kyung-won, the first female aviator in Korea. Based the early 1900s when Korean society was conservative and discriminative against women, the heroine had passion and an independent spirit for her job. Pilot uniforms and Asian influences are reinterpreted by Soo Jung who was born in Yeosu, Korea and raised in Seoul, Korea.
Soo Jung Sung found inspiration for her collection in the movie Blue Swallow (Cheong-yeon) about Park Kyung-won, the first female aviator in Korea. Based the early 1900s when Korean society was conservative and discriminative against women, the heroine had passion and an independent spirit for her job. Pilot uniforms and Asian influences are reinterpreted by Soo Jung who was born in Yeosu, Korea and raised in Seoul, Korea.
Inspiration images from Soo Jung's sketchbook.
February 08 New York Fashion Week - Soo Jung Sung, Fashion Designer, and Ivanka Georgiev, Textile Designer collaborative collection
Soo Jung's illustrations
February 08 New York Fashion Week - Soo Jung Sung, Fashion Designer, and Ivanka Georgiev, Textile Designer
Ivanka Georgiev's textile designs
Thursday, March 20, 2008
New York Fashion Week February 2008 Shady Elias
Shady was born in Khartoum, Sudan and raised in Cairo, Egypt. The song Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down) by the Audio Bullys with vocals by Nancy Sinatra influenced the mood of his collection and embodies the mindset of the man wearing his clothes. The silhouette represents the weight of the world on his shoulders but standing strong and being a fighter. Further inspiration was found in Islamic military costume, architecture, the Japanese anime TV show Grendizer, and the work of Shady Abdel Salam, a famous Egyptian cinematographer, director and costume designer.
February 08 New York Fashion Week - Shady N. R. Elias, Menswear Designer
Shady was born in Khartoum, Sudan and raised in Cairo, Egypt. The song Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down) by the Audio Bullys with vocals by Nancy Sinatra influenced the mood of his collection and embodies the mindset of the man wearing his clothes. The silhouette represents the weight of the world on his shoulders but standing strong and being a fighter. Further inspiration was found in Islamic military costume, architecture, the Japanese anime TV show Grendizer, and the work of Shady Abdel Salam, a famous Egyptian cinematographer, director and costume designer.
Inspiration images from Shady Abdel Salem, a famous Egyptian cinematographer, director and costume designer.
Inspiration images from Shady Abdel Salem, a famous Egyptian cinematographer, director and costume designer.
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
New York Fashion Week February 2008 Marie Potesta
Zegna Baruffa Lane Borgosesia S.p.A and Loro Piana sponsored the yarn for Marie’s knitwear collection in which she utilized the ideas of Japanese art forms origami and noshi (a good luck token made of folded strips of paper) by manipulating her woven fabrics. Op Art is shown as an influence in her contrasting use of black and white. Marie was born in Dearborn, MI and raised in Grosse Ile, MI.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
New York Fashion Week February 2008 BoKyung Cha
For Bo’s modern and sophisticated silhouette, she used the shape of the Möbius band as the structural concept and was inspired by double exposure for her textile designs. She used different shades of colors to give perspective between layers. Bo was born and raised in Seoul, South Korea.
Monday, March 17, 2008
February 08 New York Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
For the past three years, the School of Fashion has presented graduate collections during New York Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in the month of September for the Spring season.
For the first Fall / Winter season, February 2008 saw the Academy of Art University on the calendar. Collections are now divided by season to be shown during the appropriate fashion week in New York City.
For the first Fall / Winter season, February 2008 saw the Academy of Art University on the calendar. Collections are now divided by season to be shown during the appropriate fashion week in New York City.
New York Fashion Week February 2008 Felice Morganti
Born in Pittsburgh, PA and raised in Indiana, PA, Felice created a collection inspired by fiber artists, the arts and crafts movement, nature and the environment. Most evident of her inspiration are her felted-wool applications, which look like dreadlocks. She has blended organic wools and leathers resulting in a sculpturally modern silhouette with a Haight-Asbury feel. Scarves by Fashion and Knitwear Design student, Daniel Emir Armosilla, who will present his Spring ’08 collection in September.
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Monday, September 17, 2007
Press Book: 09 17 07 Depesha.com Coverage of Kenneth Ning's Menswear
Russian website Depesha.com included Menswear Designer Kenneth Ning in a trend story with Michael Kors and Andrew Buckler during Spring 2008 New York Fashion Week.Sunday, September 16, 2007
Monday, September 10, 2007
Press Book: 09 09 07 New York Daily News Sunday Paper Coverage of New York Show
A photo of Kathryn Scully's knit beachwear in the Sunday edition of the New York Daily News.
Press Book: 09 09 07 New York Daily News.com Coverage of New York Show
Coverage of MinSun Lee's New York Show Collection on the website of New York Daily News.
Sunday, September 9, 2007
New York Fashion Week September 2007 Andrea Vence
Photos by Randy Brooke
Andrea Vence, Textile and Fashion Design - Andrea’s research on structure of Japanese bamboo basketry led her to find similarities in boat construction and Japanese kites, which influenced her silhouettes. Her textile designs are blown up images of basket and bamboo weaving. She was born in Menlo Park, CA and raised in San Carlos, CA.
New York Fashion Week September 2007 Tara Shannahan
Photos by Randy Brooke
Tara Shannahan, Fashion Design - Tara was inspired by the contrast of two eras. San Francisco fractured and shattered by the 1906 earthquake versus today, an era of fading influence contrasted with a modern polished façade. Tara was born in Stanford, CA and raised in Belmont, CA.
New York Fashion Week September 2007 Kathryn Scully
Photos by Randy Brooke
Kathryn Scully, Knitwear Design - Kathryn created a beachwear collection of bikinis, cover-ups and sweaters based on her family vacations to Cape May. Kathryn was born and raised in Muster, Indiana.
New York Fashion Week September 2007 JiYoon 'Lydia' Yeom
Photos by Randy Brooke
JiYoon ‘Lydia’ Yeom, Knitwear Design - Nature’s spirit is the theme of JiYoon’s collection. We are intertwined with nature but don’t take the time from our busy lives to soul search and return to nature. She is from Dae-Gu, South Korea.
New York Fashion Week September 2007 Sharon Chia-yu Yeh & James Yoest
Photos by Randy Brooke
James Yoest, Fashion Design and Sharon Chia-yu Yeh, Textile Design - James and Sharon have collaborated on a sustainable collection using organic, conventional and reused fabrics, including parachute, and natural dyes. James imagined a woman on a journey when developing his silhouettes and Sharon was inspired by the rhythm of San Francisco for her textiles. James is from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Sharon is from Taipei, Taiwan and lives in San Mateo, CA.
New York Fashion Week September 2007 Haa Chang Thai
Photos by Randy Brooke
Haa Cheng Thai, Textiles and Fashion Design - Kirigami, the Japanese art of paper folding and cutting, is shown through Haa Cheng’s shapes, folds, and laser-cut fabrics. She is from Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, a suburb of the capital Kuala Lumpur.
New York Fashion Week September 2007 Kenneth Ning
Photos by Randy Brooke
Kenneth Ning, Menswear Design - The modern soccer thug attracted to fame inspired Kenneth, specifically the Champion Italian Soccer Team, Forza Azzurri. Patent leather from a soccer ball. Shiny fabric to repel the rowdy lifestyle. He was born in China and raised in Oakland, CA.
Kenneth is presently in New York working with Michael Kors.
New York Fashion Week September 2007 Yi-Ting 'Maxim' Lee
Photos by Randy Brooke
Yi-Ting ‘Maxim’ Lee, Knitwear Design - JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, a manga written and illustrated by Hirohiko Araki, inspired Maxim. The Japanese comic is famous for its original art style, over-the-top violence, intricate plot and rock music references. Maxim is from Taipei, Taiwan.
New York Fashion Week September 2007 Kyung Min Kim
Photos by Randy Brooke
Kyung Min Kim, Textiles and Fashion Design - Kyung Min premiered her textile work during New York Fashion Week in September 2006 when she collaborated with MFA Fashion Designer Mari Matsumoto. This year, Kyung Min has designed her own collection of simple shapes, which act as canvases for her textile work inspired by fairy tales from her childhood. Kyung Min is from Geoje Island, South Korea.
New York Fashion Week September 2007 MinSun Lee
Photos by Randy Brooke
MinSun Lee, Knitwear and Fashion Design - Russian Matryoshka dolls inspired MinSun. Also called nesting dolls, these wooden figurines nestle inside one another. Different styles have various names but the Matryoshka style was identifiable by its small dots. MinSun is from Seoul, South Korea.
Saturday, September 8, 2007
New York Fashion Week 2007: America's Next Top Model Judge Nigel Barker
VERY VERY Handsome Photographer and America's Next Top Model Judge Nigel Barker sat front row with invitation in hand! Melrose crashed, ended up front row and backstage.
Photos by John Perez.
New York Fashion Week 2007
Kenneth and Milen.
KyungMin and JiYoon.
Shady, MinSun and Daniel posing with Melrose fromAmerica's Next Top Model in the background.
New York Fashion Week September 2007
The School of Fashion will showcase the Spring 2008 collections of recent graduates during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in a fashion show on Saturday, September 8th at 7:00 PM in The Tent in Bryant Park, Sixth Avenue at 41st Street in New York City.
The University promotes its fashion design, textile design and knitwear design graduates with a fashion show of this magnitude to premier the young designers’ debut collections to an audience of local, national and international media; fashion industry, retail and HR executives; recruiters; designers; and society to aid in securing job placement.
“Part of our commitment to the graduate designers is to help launch their careers and have their collections seen by as many industry people as possible,” said Dr. Elisa Stephens, president of the University. “Debuting the collections during New York Fashion Week makes sense as the national and international fashion community is in town at that time.”
“The University has shown annually since September 2005,” added Stephens. “We will increase our graduate profile by showing twice a year beginning with February 2008 New York Fashion Week.”
Backstage with the hair team from Workgroup led by Tokyo. Photo by John Perez.
The young designers get prepped before the show. Photo by John Perez.
MinSun Lee being interviewed backstage. Photo by John Perez.
Tokyo of Workgroup with model. Photo by John Perez.
The University promotes its fashion design, textile design and knitwear design graduates with a fashion show of this magnitude to premier the young designers’ debut collections to an audience of local, national and international media; fashion industry, retail and HR executives; recruiters; designers; and society to aid in securing job placement.
“Part of our commitment to the graduate designers is to help launch their careers and have their collections seen by as many industry people as possible,” said Dr. Elisa Stephens, president of the University. “Debuting the collections during New York Fashion Week makes sense as the national and international fashion community is in town at that time.”
“The University has shown annually since September 2005,” added Stephens. “We will increase our graduate profile by showing twice a year beginning with February 2008 New York Fashion Week.”
Backstage with the hair team from Workgroup led by Tokyo. Photo by John Perez.
The young designers get prepped before the show. Photo by John Perez.
MinSun Lee being interviewed backstage. Photo by John Perez.
Tokyo of Workgroup with model. Photo by John Perez.Monday, September 3, 2007
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Press Book: Davidjr.com Backstage
In the July 2007 issue of Interview magazine, David Bruce Bates Jr. was profiled and received "The Award For Making People Talk." He was backstage at our show in New York Fashion Week and put footage of the show and his interview with designer James Yoest on his site DavidJr.com. Visit Davidjr.com and check out "Recap: Shows, Celebs & Designers"
Online Fashion Illustration School News: Online Student Danny Roberts Illustrates Designs for New York Fashion Week Program
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Online Fashion Illustration School News: Online Student Danny Roberts New York Fashion Week
So you went to New York Fashion Week, what did you think?
I really loved fashion week! There was a great energy in Bryant Park. I think I ended up spending a few hours in the park each day. I would sit in the park for hours just drawing. I really loved the excitement all around the place.
Favorite thing you did while in New York City?
My second night in New York, my brother, my best friend, and I were in Soho and saw the lights in the sky from the 9/11 memorial. We decided to walk from Soho to the Trade Center, so we just followed the lights and tried to navigate our way through the city. It was amazing walking through the city, and a sobering experience to see ground zero.
What’s your dream destination?
oooo. Well that's a tough one, there are about three places that would be a dream to go to. I've always wanted to go to Iceland. I think it would be an amazing place to see. Also Paris and Tokyo are in my top destinations. Everytime i think about those locations, I get really excited.
Your great escape?
hm... well, I would love to make the great escape into some of my paintings. That's usually how I come up with my ideas for paintings. I sit and think, if I could be anywhere or if I could be doing anything at that moment, what would I be doing, and then I paint it. It's my way to escape and go on any adventure I want to do.... but at the moment, my great escape is out of the smoke filled skies and the snowing ash of southern California.
What are you working on now?
I'm currently working on a few projects. I just finished up a 6 ft high by 5 ft wide and 1 ft deep
layered display. I'm getting geared up to do a window display for a new boutique in San Francisco called Eco Citizen. I'm really excited to work with Michael Carbaugh and get going on the project.
I'm also working on an illustration of John Galliano's latest collection as a test case on developing some new media techniques, working on blending photography and illustration.
What’s playing on your iPod?
"In Rainbows" the new Radiohead album has been on repeat right now on my iPod. I really can't stop listening to it, it's amazing. I've also been listening to "The Shepherd's Dog" by Iron & Wine; it is another one of my favorites right now. Also been listening to Midlake, American Music Club, Air, Martin Grech, Sigur Rós, and Kent alot lately.
My brother in Bryant Park.
The next two are from my Lily Cole and Gemma Ward sketchbook that I drew out there.
I really loved fashion week! There was a great energy in Bryant Park. I think I ended up spending a few hours in the park each day. I would sit in the park for hours just drawing. I really loved the excitement all around the place.
Favorite thing you did while in New York City?
My second night in New York, my brother, my best friend, and I were in Soho and saw the lights in the sky from the 9/11 memorial. We decided to walk from Soho to the Trade Center, so we just followed the lights and tried to navigate our way through the city. It was amazing walking through the city, and a sobering experience to see ground zero.
What’s your dream destination?
oooo. Well that's a tough one, there are about three places that would be a dream to go to. I've always wanted to go to Iceland. I think it would be an amazing place to see. Also Paris and Tokyo are in my top destinations. Everytime i think about those locations, I get really excited.
Your great escape?
hm... well, I would love to make the great escape into some of my paintings. That's usually how I come up with my ideas for paintings. I sit and think, if I could be anywhere or if I could be doing anything at that moment, what would I be doing, and then I paint it. It's my way to escape and go on any adventure I want to do.... but at the moment, my great escape is out of the smoke filled skies and the snowing ash of southern California.
What are you working on now?
I'm currently working on a few projects. I just finished up a 6 ft high by 5 ft wide and 1 ft deep
layered display. I'm getting geared up to do a window display for a new boutique in San Francisco called Eco Citizen. I'm really excited to work with Michael Carbaugh and get going on the project.
I'm also working on an illustration of John Galliano's latest collection as a test case on developing some new media techniques, working on blending photography and illustration.
What’s playing on your iPod?
"In Rainbows" the new Radiohead album has been on repeat right now on my iPod. I really can't stop listening to it, it's amazing. I've also been listening to "The Shepherd's Dog" by Iron & Wine; it is another one of my favorites right now. Also been listening to Midlake, American Music Club, Air, Martin Grech, Sigur Rós, and Kent alot lately.
Here are a few drawings from my sketchbook that I did while i was in New York.
The first one is from back stage at the show.
The first one is from back stage at the show.
My brother in Bryant Park.
The next two are from my Lily Cole and Gemma Ward sketchbook that I drew out there.
Press Book: 09 03 07 Pittsburgh Post Gazette
2007 MFA Fashion Design Graduate James Yoest profiled in his hometown paper.
The quirky photo is him. The horrible sketch is NOT!
The quirky photo is him. The horrible sketch is NOT!
Press Book: 11 07 Surface magazine
Profile on 2007 MFA Fashion & Knitwear Graduate Yu-Shin ‘Mue’ Kim in the Avant Guardian Issue of Surface magazine.
Fashion School News Model Update: Irina On Top
In New York, Irina Lazareanu opened our show.On Models.com, Irina is # 8 in their listing of the biggest models.
Here she is in a Chanel Ad Campaign.Sunday, September 2, 2007
Fashion School News Alumni Spotlight: 2005 Graduate Sara Shepherd in 7x7 magazine!
2005 Fashion & Textile Design graduate Sara ShepherdSeptember 2007 issue of 7x7 magazine's story on GenArt.
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Fashion School News Alumni Spotlight: Justin Kennedy and Nobue Shinohara's Kennedy Design Studio
Justin Kennedy, 2000 BFA Fashion Design Graduate, and Nobue Shinohara, 2001 BFA Textile Design Graduate, have created an impressive list of clients for their company, Kennedy Design Studio, including Calvin Klein, Donna Karan, Marc Jacobs, Ralph Lauren, Zac Posen, Gaelyn and Cianfarani.
Their own Spring 2008 Collection has been bought by Barneys New York, OTTE, and by george in Austin, Texas.
We caught up with Justin after hearing the good news.
Congratulations!
Thanks. Just got into Barneys as well ... working on a project with them.
What else are you working on?
Currently Renee Lee (another School of Fashion graduate) and I are working on the Kennedy Fall 2008 Collection. At the same time, I am developing prints for Calvin Klein and their four Fall 2008 deliveries. (Pre-Fall, Fall 1, Fall 2, and Cruise/Resort). This is my sixth season working with Calvin Klein. I am also teaching online for the School of Fashion.
I hear you get some last minute calls from clients.
I had done tons of development with Calvin Klein for Spring 2008 and in the end I was told nothing was going to be used. Then I get a call at 4pm on Sunday... the show is 4pm on Tuesday. I had 48 hours!
They needed me to come in. They were adding more prints last minute to the collection but didn't know if there would be enough time. Fortunately, I was in the area finishing up an Academy of Art University portfolio review near Bryant Park so i stopped by to see what they needed. I went back to my studio to start developing, getting screens ready, and printing. They had a car pick up the printed fabric Monday night around midnight and here's what came down the runway the next afternoon.
Favorite thing about New York City?
Wow. Favorite thing about NY ... being able to get around the city is very easy and it is the fashion capital of the states. I love the seasons except for the hot humid summer.
Favorite thing about San Francisco?
The second fashion capital of the states ... love the weather ... very consistent and it's a clean city.
Favorite thing about the School of Fashion?
The textile lab and being able to express my own creative style as a designer.
Where have you found inspiration lately?
Looking at the Maasai Tribe in Kenya and Northern Tanzania. Using the natural way they wrap fabric around their bodies for protection and mixing with a modern New York style. A little mix, match, and drape.
What is your most valued possession?
Nobby [Nobue] and Amber [their dog].
What was the last movie you saw?
Marie Antoinette with Kirsten Dunst.
Their own Spring 2008 Collection has been bought by Barneys New York, OTTE, and by george in Austin, Texas.
We caught up with Justin after hearing the good news.
Congratulations!
Thanks. Just got into Barneys as well ... working on a project with them.
What else are you working on?
Currently Renee Lee (another School of Fashion graduate) and I are working on the Kennedy Fall 2008 Collection. At the same time, I am developing prints for Calvin Klein and their four Fall 2008 deliveries. (Pre-Fall, Fall 1, Fall 2, and Cruise/Resort). This is my sixth season working with Calvin Klein. I am also teaching online for the School of Fashion.
I hear you get some last minute calls from clients.
I had done tons of development with Calvin Klein for Spring 2008 and in the end I was told nothing was going to be used. Then I get a call at 4pm on Sunday... the show is 4pm on Tuesday. I had 48 hours!
They needed me to come in. They were adding more prints last minute to the collection but didn't know if there would be enough time. Fortunately, I was in the area finishing up an Academy of Art University portfolio review near Bryant Park so i stopped by to see what they needed. I went back to my studio to start developing, getting screens ready, and printing. They had a car pick up the printed fabric Monday night around midnight and here's what came down the runway the next afternoon.
Favorite thing about New York City?
Wow. Favorite thing about NY ... being able to get around the city is very easy and it is the fashion capital of the states. I love the seasons except for the hot humid summer.
Favorite thing about San Francisco?
The second fashion capital of the states ... love the weather ... very consistent and it's a clean city.
Favorite thing about the School of Fashion?
The textile lab and being able to express my own creative style as a designer.
Where have you found inspiration lately?
Looking at the Maasai Tribe in Kenya and Northern Tanzania. Using the natural way they wrap fabric around their bodies for protection and mixing with a modern New York style. A little mix, match, and drape.
What is your most valued possession?
Nobby [Nobue] and Amber [their dog].
What was the last movie you saw?
Marie Antoinette with Kirsten Dunst.
