September 20, 2010
by Julia DiNardo
[Maria Korovilas, Camilla Olson, with models. Images via Zimbio.com]
The School of Fashion at Academy of Art University in San Francisco, California is no stranger to showcasing emerging talent during New York Fashion Week.
Jungah Lee’s opening collection of hand-dyed and painted pastel silks set the tone for what would prove to be a general consensus among the recent graduates of an M.F.A. in Fashion Design. Spring is lightening up, straying from the leather-studded dominance of the past few seasons, and growing into a feminine sophistication.
Cara Chiapetta followed with long, lean jersey, silk, and wool pieces that truly exemplified what the modern woman needs in her closet. Louie Llewellyn and Xiang Zhang’s menswear collaboration executed the theme of disagreement, combining hard and soft in both color and texture choices. resulting in a versatile mix of cozy layering pieces to suit a variety of men.
A Print Collaboration of technical, fashion, and texture design students revealed through a mixture of colorful patchwork quilting with vivid prints that harkened back to the 60’s, with a little Willy Wonka thrown in for good measure. April Howard and Camilla Olson, respectively, each followed with collections that felt the most in tune with what today’s young crowd is wearing. Howard’s leather interpretation of urban wasteland plus Olson’s laser cut technique had M.O.D. (Model Off Duty) written all over it. Maria Korovilas closed the show with her ornate, metal-encrusted collection, which had the audience in awe with every slow step the flat-shoed models took.
-Aaron de Jesus
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September 14, 2010
by Julia DiNardo
For her vibrant “military gone native” Spring/Summer 2011 presentation, Mara Hoffman created an island scene viewed through a kaleidoscope lens with models assembled among palm trees and clad in tribal printed garments. Inspired by Hoffman’s own personal style, the collection featured flowing maxi dresses, fringed and crocheted
blouses, and an array of army green pieces paired with fedoras and colorful chunky beads. We lusted over a pair of teal leggings with a psychedelic black and pink pattern that are sure to garner the attention of anyone passing by.
-Sarah Feguson
September 14, 2010
by fashionpulse
Mandy Coon
Influenced by a jellyfish’s ability to inspire tremendous awe as well as fear, Mandy Coon presented a collection that showcased this striking duality. In a combination of black, white and lush orange, her pieces were majestic and powerful, as well as beautiful. Her innovative designs were assembled using fringe, leather, and burlap giving them a rough feel, perfectly balanced by the flowing silk fabrics, flirty ruffles, and sheer detailing. The collection was uniquely whimsical, with each item more dazzling than the previous.
Billy Reid
Billy Reid‘s Spring 2011 Men’s Collection truly embodied the characteristic charm of Southern Louisiana. Each outfit was effortlessly put together, with a mixture of different textures and materials. Tweed and plaid joined forces to create a casual, yet classically chic ensemble in tones of blue and brown. These layered looks were vintage inspired and versatile. With his combination of textured blazers, leather jackets, button up shirts, and classic trousers, this designer is truly one to keep on the radar!
[Images via Elle.com]
Daniel Vosovic
Former Project Runway contestant Daniel Vosovic began his show with a short film clip, a mysterious backwoods as the setting. A pulsating drum beat was heard, and the models began to move down the dirt-encrusted runway. Like the wilderness that helped to inspire the collection, the garments had a raw, natural quality about them. The textures were gritty and the colors were largely comprised of earth tones. There was a certain primitiveness to Daniel’s designs, yet, at the same time there was a marked sophistication in the feminine silhouettes and delicate draping.
-Claire Schmidt
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