2005 Fashion & Textile Design graduate Sara ShepherdSeptember 2007 issue of 7x7 magazine's story on GenArt.
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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.
Fashion School News Alumni Spotlight: Justin Kennedy and Nobue Shinohara's Kennedy Design Studio
Kennedy Design Studio print for Calvin Klein Collection
in February 2006 Harper's Bazaar.
in February 2006 Harper's Bazaar.
Kennedy Design Studio print for Ralph Lauren's resort collectionon the cover of June 19, 2006 Women's Wear Daily.
Fashion School News Alumni Spotlight: 2007 BFA Fashion Design Graduate Oshrat Ben-Isaac
2007 BFA Fashion Design Graduate Oshrat Ben-Isaac is working in New York for VPL by Victoria Bartlett. After graduation she interned with ThreeAsFour.
Let's see what she is up to ...
How is working with Victoria Bartlett?
Working with Victoria is great. She's a very special person with great vision and talent.
How was ThreeAsFour?
The internship at ThreeAsFour was a good hands on experience in a creative environment. No BS, just art, philosophy and beer.
What are you working on now?
I am developing the Transition and Fall/Winter 08 collections.
Favorite thing about New York City?
Everybody smokes here.
Favorite thing about San Francisco?
Naan 'n Curry
Favorite thing about the School of Fashion?
The sewing lab 5 minutes before deadline.
Your dream destination?
Ethiopia
What's playing on your iPod?
The new Radiohead album and Flight of the Conchords.
Oshrat (front row on left) with the Three As Four Team of designers, employees, interns and Luna the dog.
Let's see what she is up to ...
How is working with Victoria Bartlett?
Working with Victoria is great. She's a very special person with great vision and talent.
How was ThreeAsFour?
The internship at ThreeAsFour was a good hands on experience in a creative environment. No BS, just art, philosophy and beer.
What are you working on now?
I am developing the Transition and Fall/Winter 08 collections.
Favorite thing about New York City?
Everybody smokes here.
Favorite thing about San Francisco?
Naan 'n Curry
Favorite thing about the School of Fashion?
The sewing lab 5 minutes before deadline.
Your dream destination?
Ethiopia
What's playing on your iPod?
The new Radiohead album and Flight of the Conchords.
Oshrat (front row on left) with the Three As Four Team of designers, employees, interns and Luna the dog.
Fashion School News Alumni Spotlight: 2005 Fashion and Knitwear Graduate Jamie Mihlrad joins Kate Spade
Jamie Mihlrad has accepted a position at Kate Spade in New York.
A 2005 MFA Fashion and Knitwear Design Graduate, she was selected by Guest of Honor Carla Sozzani to work in Milan. Jamie was the sole designer responsible for the signature 10 Corso Como line of apparel and products, including collaborative projects with MAC, Converse, Diesel Jeans and Mackintosh of London. For a year, she designed the private label line as well as the signature cashmere sweaters, trenchcoats, handbags and various other apparel and products under the direction of Sig.na Sozzani.
Returning to New York, Jamie became an associate designer for L.A.M.B collection, under the creative direction of Gwen Stefani.
Jamie Mihlrad
A look from her May 2005 runway collection. Photo by Randy Brooke.
Jamie, along with Sara Shepherd and Rhice Mannelli Brewer, showed her collection under the tents in Bryant Park during Olympus Fashion Week in September 2005. Photos by Randy Brooke.
Congrats Jamie!
A 2005 MFA Fashion and Knitwear Design Graduate, she was selected by Guest of Honor Carla Sozzani to work in Milan. Jamie was the sole designer responsible for the signature 10 Corso Como line of apparel and products, including collaborative projects with MAC, Converse, Diesel Jeans and Mackintosh of London. For a year, she designed the private label line as well as the signature cashmere sweaters, trenchcoats, handbags and various other apparel and products under the direction of Sig.na Sozzani.
Returning to New York, Jamie became an associate designer for L.A.M.B collection, under the creative direction of Gwen Stefani.
Jamie Mihlrad
A look from her May 2005 runway collection. Photo by Randy Brooke.
Jamie, along with Sara Shepherd and Rhice Mannelli Brewer, showed her collection under the tents in Bryant Park during Olympus Fashion Week in September 2005. Photos by Randy Brooke.Congrats Jamie!
Fashion School News Alumni Spotlight: Two School of Fashion Graduates Included in Prestigious World of WearableArt (WOW) Awards Show in New Zealand
Yu-Shin ‘Mue’ Kim, 2007 MFA Fashion and Knitwear Design graduate, and Lynn Christiansen, 2005 BFA Fine Art/Sculpture graduate, were included in the September 21st World of WearableArt (WOW) Awards Show in New Zealand.
While visiting the School of Fashion this past spring, representatives from WOW saw Mue’s collection and asked that three looks be included in their show.
A native of South Korea, Mue created this collection for the April 27th 2007 San Francisco show. She decided to move away from a contemporary fashion look and used the sculptures of Tony Cragg, the knitwear craft art of Mark Newport, wardrobes of comic-book heroes, and the performance costumes of Leigh Bowery as inspiration.
Mue’s collection was also shown in the 2007 Macy’s Passport show and will be in the upcoming Avant Guardian issue of Surface magazine.
Lynn created two looks, Swiss Maid and Double Chocolate Decadence, made to look like chocolate and whipped cream. In 2005, Lynn was the first Fine Art/Sculpture student to collaborate with a School of Fashion student on a collection for the spring fashion show. Canadian-born, Lynn now lives in Australia.
Executive Director of Fashion, Gladys Perint Palmer, was invited by Tourism New Zealand to be a guest of the country and attend New Zealand Fashion Week. She was the guest international judge for WOW, responsible for choosing the most outstanding international entry for the event, although she was not allowed to vote for Mue or Lynn. She also met with local designers and fabric mills.
While visiting the School of Fashion this past spring, representatives from WOW saw Mue’s collection and asked that three looks be included in their show.A native of South Korea, Mue created this collection for the April 27th 2007 San Francisco show. She decided to move away from a contemporary fashion look and used the sculptures of Tony Cragg, the knitwear craft art of Mark Newport, wardrobes of comic-book heroes, and the performance costumes of Leigh Bowery as inspiration.
Mue’s collection was also shown in the 2007 Macy’s Passport show and will be in the upcoming Avant Guardian issue of Surface magazine.
Lynn created two looks, Swiss Maid and Double Chocolate Decadence, made to look like chocolate and whipped cream. In 2005, Lynn was the first Fine Art/Sculpture student to collaborate with a School of Fashion student on a collection for the spring fashion show. Canadian-born, Lynn now lives in Australia.Executive Director of Fashion, Gladys Perint Palmer, was invited by Tourism New Zealand to be a guest of the country and attend New Zealand Fashion Week. She was the guest international judge for WOW, responsible for choosing the most outstanding international entry for the event, although she was not allowed to vote for Mue or Lynn. She also met with local designers and fabric mills.
Fashion School News Alumni Spotlight: 2002 Fashion and Textile Graduate Michael Carbaugh
2002 Fashion and Textile Graduate Michael Carbaugh is more than keeping busy these days. Let's give him a shout ....
Favorite thing about New York City?
Feeling at home - everywhere.
Favorite thing about San Francisco?
Feeling relaxed - everywhere.
Favorite thing about the School of Fashion?
It's a tribe.
Your great escape?
Yoga.
What are you working on now?
Uniforms.
Men in speedos.
Graphic layout.
Windows.
Teaching.
This questionnaire.
What's playing on your iPod?
LCD SOUNDSYSTEM was - now I'm trying to figure it out.
Last movie you saw?
KINGDOM OF HEAVEN - ORLANDO BLOOME- IT'S MAJOR
Favorite thing about New York City?
Feeling at home - everywhere.
Favorite thing about San Francisco?
Feeling relaxed - everywhere.
Favorite thing about the School of Fashion?
It's a tribe.
Your great escape?
Yoga.
What are you working on now?
Uniforms.
Men in speedos.
Graphic layout.
Windows.
Teaching.
This questionnaire.
What's playing on your iPod?
LCD SOUNDSYSTEM was - now I'm trying to figure it out.
Last movie you saw?
KINGDOM OF HEAVEN - ORLANDO BLOOME- IT'S MAJOR
Some of Michael's styling shots .....
Fashion School News Alumni Spotlight: 2005 Fashion and Textile Graduate Sara Shepherd's Fall 2007 Line
Sara Shepherd, 2005 Fashion and Textile Design graduate, has recently been featured in 7x7 magazine and California Apparel News, showcased in GenArt's Fresh Faces Fashion Show, picked up by M.A.C. at 387 Grove Street in Hayes Valley, and created an organic line for Eco Citizen Boutique at 1488 Vallejo Street.
Combining the creativity and tailoring of her British upbringing with American functionality and wearability, she focuses on unique design details, superb finishings and creative cutting techniques, that are truly grounded in the traditions of mens bespoke tailoring.
GenArt's Fresh Faces in Fashion is a annual runway presentation that showcases up to eight emerging designers and up to four accessories designers in installations. The show takes place in the fall in New York, San Francisco, Chicago and Los Angeles, and in the spring in Miami. Designers are chosen for the show based on nominations from a selection committee of fashion industry professionals in each market. Designers "launched" by GenArt include Zac Posen, Rebecca Taylor, Julie Chaiken, Cloak, Louis Verdad, Milly, Twinkle, Duckie Brown, Sari Gueron, and Shoshanna. Jill Giordano, 2004 BFA Fashion Design, had her line gr.dano selected in 2006.
Its a wonder that Sara has any time to answer our questions!
So you were in the first group of graduates that showed collections during New York Fashion Week in 2005, what did you think?
I was working in NY at the time and I was walking my friend's dog in Bryant Park one evening as they were putting up the tents - I cried, it was completely overwhelming!!! I hadn't ever seen the tents or a show in New York so it just blew me away. I still can't believe that we had the opportunity to show our senior collections in New York fashion week - it was the most amazing experience. All that you can imagine and more....
Favorite thing about New York City?
The energy, the people and the shopping. I also love to drive in Manhattan.
Favorite thing about San Francisco?
The laid-back attitude, the view of the city from Portola/Twin peaks, and the weather.
Favorite thing about the School of Fashion?
The teaching style I work best in (very honest but encouraging) combined with the fact that it's in California.
Your great escape?
Horse riding
What are you working on now?
Autumn Winter 2008 collection and showing my family the sites in California (they're visiting from England)
Tell us about your Spring '08 line.
The inspiration is the story of Alice in Wonderland, but in a modern figurative way - the idea of the personal journey - I translated a number of elements from my trip through Europe this summer - the colour story is literally derived from the tale (the blues and whites traditionally associated with Alice and the reds come from the Queen of Hearts) - the curved seaming, bias cutting, and silhouette make reference to the characters in the tale and also the idea of playing with scale (the getting bigger, getting smaller etc.) -
Thank you Sara. Last question. What’s playing on your iPod?
Always a little bit of Everclear!!!
2005 Fashion and Textile Graduate Sara Shepherd's Fall 2007 Line.
Styled by 2002 Fashion and Textile Graduate Michael Carbaugh.
Photographed by Peter Z. Jones.
Combining the creativity and tailoring of her British upbringing with American functionality and wearability, she focuses on unique design details, superb finishings and creative cutting techniques, that are truly grounded in the traditions of mens bespoke tailoring.
GenArt's Fresh Faces in Fashion is a annual runway presentation that showcases up to eight emerging designers and up to four accessories designers in installations. The show takes place in the fall in New York, San Francisco, Chicago and Los Angeles, and in the spring in Miami. Designers are chosen for the show based on nominations from a selection committee of fashion industry professionals in each market. Designers "launched" by GenArt include Zac Posen, Rebecca Taylor, Julie Chaiken, Cloak, Louis Verdad, Milly, Twinkle, Duckie Brown, Sari Gueron, and Shoshanna. Jill Giordano, 2004 BFA Fashion Design, had her line gr.dano selected in 2006.
Its a wonder that Sara has any time to answer our questions!
So you were in the first group of graduates that showed collections during New York Fashion Week in 2005, what did you think?
I was working in NY at the time and I was walking my friend's dog in Bryant Park one evening as they were putting up the tents - I cried, it was completely overwhelming!!! I hadn't ever seen the tents or a show in New York so it just blew me away. I still can't believe that we had the opportunity to show our senior collections in New York fashion week - it was the most amazing experience. All that you can imagine and more....
Favorite thing about New York City?
The energy, the people and the shopping. I also love to drive in Manhattan.
Favorite thing about San Francisco?
The laid-back attitude, the view of the city from Portola/Twin peaks, and the weather.
Favorite thing about the School of Fashion?
The teaching style I work best in (very honest but encouraging) combined with the fact that it's in California.
Your great escape?
Horse riding
What are you working on now?
Autumn Winter 2008 collection and showing my family the sites in California (they're visiting from England)
Tell us about your Spring '08 line.
The inspiration is the story of Alice in Wonderland, but in a modern figurative way - the idea of the personal journey - I translated a number of elements from my trip through Europe this summer - the colour story is literally derived from the tale (the blues and whites traditionally associated with Alice and the reds come from the Queen of Hearts) - the curved seaming, bias cutting, and silhouette make reference to the characters in the tale and also the idea of playing with scale (the getting bigger, getting smaller etc.) -
Thank you Sara. Last question. What’s playing on your iPod?
Always a little bit of Everclear!!!
Here is a peek of her Fall '07 line ...
2005 Fashion and Textile Graduate Sara Shepherd's Fall 2007 Line.Styled by 2002 Fashion and Textile Graduate Michael Carbaugh.
Photographed by Peter Z. Jones.
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Fashion School News Alumni Spotlight: Graduate in Gen Art Fresh Faces Show
On August 22, 2007 - Fashion & Textile Design 2005 Graduate Sara Shepherd showed her collection in the 2007 Gen Art Show at the Regency Center on Sutter Street in San Francisco.
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