Fall 2011 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Lincoln Center: Academy of Art University in San Francisco
The School of Fashion at Academy of Art University in San Francisco is pleased to announce that this season’s show marks the 10th show during New York Fashion Week. At Whom You Know we think it is important to showcase up and coming designers that are showing in Lincoln Center-in a way if they are doing that, they HAVE made it. In addition to the anniversary show comes the news that Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week will use fashion illustrations by Gladys Perint Palmer, Executive Director of the School of Fashion at Academy of Art University, for their seasonal graphics for the Fall 2011 event at Lincoln Center. Peachy Deegan attended this show and was impressed with Minha Yoon's sleek, sharp fine lines and Jonathan David Barker's style attitude in black-he is going places. As the penultimate designer shown, you can see they were almost saving the best for last. The clean lines by Jonathan were graphic, optical, and most importantly would be flattering on most women to actually wear. Some of the other designers horrified us with frumpy black winter hats when they should have been using Rodney Cutler to do their hair...put some makeup on if you are going to walk the catwalk for sure!
Since 2005, the School of Fashion has premiered the collections of recent graduates during New York Fashion Week. “Part of our commitment to the graduate designers is to help launch their careers and have their collections seen by as many industry professionals as possible,” said Dr. Elisa Stephens, President of Academy of Art University. “Debuting their collections during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Lincoln Center is an incredible opportunity, especially since the national and international fashion community are gathered in New York City during that time.” Collections shown throughout the years include those from graduates who studied in the areas of Fashion Design for Women’s Wear, Men’s Wear, and Children’s Wear, as well as Technical Design, Textile Design, Knitwear Design, and Accessory Design.
Live Broadcast
The show will be broadcast live and may be viewed after the show at http://www.academyart.edu/fashionshow/2011-02-11_new_york.html
Run of Show
Holly Smith grew up in Oregon and California. She worked in product development at Coach before pursuing a M.F.A. in Fashion Design at the Academy. The Double Crested Cormorant, a water diving bird, inspired her women’s collection of leather, wool, and wool jersey. The Cormorant’s long sleek neck and movements diving in and out of the water are symbolized in hooded garments, details and seams. The hourglass silhouette with broad shoulders is representative of the female athletes who were Holly’s muses.
01. Wool jersey dress.
02. Wool jersey dress. Wool coat.
03. Lambskin skirt. Wool jersey top. Lambskin jacket.
04. Lambskin skirt. Wool jersey top.
05. Leather top. Wool jersey dress.
06. Wool jersey dress. Leather coat.
Minha Yoon was born in South Korea and raised in California. In 2007, she received her B.A. with Honors in Fashion Design from Central Saint Martins School of Art & Design, and later worked for emerging London designers including Maria Francesca Pepe, Nicola de Main, and Chris Liu before pursuing a M.F.A. in Fashion Design at the Academy. In 2010, she received a Fashion Group Foundation Scholarship. Her women’s collection was inspired by the effect of light and shadows. Subtle contrasts in texture, layering, balance between tension, and drapery are the main elements of her collection.
07. Synthetic piqué dress.
08. Silk twill and chiffon dress. Silk twill draped corset.
09. Fitted pant. Bra top. Synthetic piqué jacket.
10. Silk twill dress. Silk chiffon t-shirt. Silk twill bra.
11. Fitted chiffon pant. Persian lamb jacket.
12. Black silk charmeuse shift dress. Persian lamb coat.
Stephanie Gelot was born and raised in Ontario, Canada. She received a B.F.A. in Graphic Design and worked as a visual designer for Totes-Isotoner, and as a women’s outerwear designer for The Levy Group before pursuing a M.F.A. in Knitwear Design at the Academy. Her women’s knitwear collection represents the global nomads that many in society have become. She references classic imagery of the nomadic peoples of Europe and Asia for developing her silhouettes and the aesthetic of Middle Eastern stonework and tiles for developing her textiles. Stephanie was selected to spend a semester abroad at Auckland University of Technology in New Zealand through the Academy’s student exchange program.
13. Jacquard knit skirt. Lace sweater. Knit sweater. Lace scarf.
14. Jacquard knit leggings. Jacquard knit skirt. Jacquard knit sweater. Knitted scarf.
15. Knit leggings. Knit sweater. Knit coat. Lace scarf.
16. Jacquard knit leggings. Lace skirt. Knit sweater. Ribbed knit jacket. Jacquard knit scarf.
17. Jacquard knit pant. Jacquard knit sweater. Knit jacket. Jacquard knit scarf.
18. Jacquard knit skirt. Jacquard knit sweater. Knit coat. Jacquard knit scarf.
Hurst Chang-Wei Lin left his job as a magazine editor in Taiwan to pursue “a life as an artist who can color the human body,” which led him to the Academy for a M.F.A. in Fashion Design. His B.A. in Chinese Literature and interest in different religions prompted him to use alchemy as his inspiration. Drawing from photographs of alchemists, Arabian traditional costumes, and drawings of Templar and alchemist symbols, Hurst created a women’s collection of boxy silhouettes and interesting seam placements.
19. Worsted wool gabardine dress. Tweed jacket.
20. Chainmail skirt. Jersey top. Wool jacket.
21. Worsted wool gabardine dress. Chainmail top.
22. Worsted wool dress. Jersey top.
23. Wool skirt. Jersey top. Wool jacket. Chainmail scarf.
24. Wool dress. Chainmail jacket.
Dejchat Sriyoopum made his first garment for a theatrical production in high school in Bangkok, Thailand. He received his B.F.A. in Fashion Design from Srinakharinwirot University and worked professionally as a designer and instructor before leaving to follow his dream of studying in the United States. Thai culture, architecture and strong women of the Victorian era inspire his women’s collection.
25. Wool jersey dress. Grosgrain jacket.
26. Wool jersey and duchess silk satin dress.
27. Silk taffeta and silk organza skirt. Wool cashmere jacket.
28. Duchess silk satin skirt. Wool jersey and grosgrain top.
29. Taffeta dress. Alpaca coat.
30. Wool jersey skirt. Taffeta t-shirt. Alpaca jacket.
Jonathan David Baker was born and raised in Chicago. He received a B.F.A. in Fashion Design and an M.F.A. in Knitwear Design from the Academy. Jonathan attended Toni and Guy Academy London, and has worked as a hair stylist for Toni and Guy, and Aveda. He is presently at The Barber Lounge in San Francisco, and since 2007, he has interned for Rodarte in preparation for their NYFW shows. His woven and knit women’s collection was inspired by Japanese underground culture including geisha houses, Kabuki Theatre, tattoos, and gangs.
31. Cotton voile pleated dress. Shibori knit jacket.
32. Silk organza fitted dress. Cotton voile under dress. Lace knit top. Hand knit lace tank. Fur muffler.
33. Silk organza pleated dress. Lace knit top. Hand knit coat.
34. Silk organza pleated dress. Cotton voile under dress. Lace knit top. Shibori and fur knit jacket.
35. Silk organza pleated dress. Lace knit under dress. Hand knit coat. Fur muffler.
36. Silk organza pleated dress. Lace knit under dress. Hand knit fur coat.
Aura Taylor began to focus her creativity when she was accepted into a special arts program at eleven years old in her homeland of Lithuania. After completing her B.F.A. degree, she worked professionally designing women’s wear and children’s wear before pursuing a M.F.A. in Fashion Design at the Academy. Her women’s collection combines traditional tailoring with no-sew techniques such as heat welding, vacuum press and adhesive tapes.
37. Leather and wool gabardine top. Wool viscose blend skirt.
38. Wool viscose blend jumpsuit. Leather top.
39. Wool gabardine pant. Leather top. Wool and leather vest.
40. Boiled wool jersey dress with leather bodice.
41. Wool viscose blend pant. Leather top. Double wool and leather jacket.
42. Leather and boiled jersey dress. Double wool and leather coat.
End of Show
About Academy of Art University
With more than 17,000 students, Academy of Art University is the nation’s largest private art and design university. Established in 1929, the school offers accredited A.A., B.A., B.F.A., M.A., and M.F.A. programs in Advertising, Animation & Visual Effects, Architecture, Art Education, Fashion, Fine Art, Game Design, Graphic Design, Illustration, Industrial Design, Interior Architecture & Design, Motion Pictures & Television, Multimedia Communications, Music for Visual Media, Photography, and Web Design & New Media. Online degrees are offered in most of the 16 majors. The University is an accredited member of WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges), NASAD, and Council for Interior Design Accreditation (BFA-IAD).
About the School of Fashion
Over 2,700 fashion students study under the guidance of experienced fashion professionals in the School of Fashion, which houses ten areas of specialization: Fashion Design for Women’s Wear, Men’s Wear, and Children’s Wear; Technical Design; Textile Design; Knitwear Design; Accessory Design; Costume Design; Fashion Illustration; Fashion Journalism; Fashion Merchandising; and Visual Merchandising.
The University works with international brands and recruitment agencies on internships and job placement. Graduates have gone on to companies such as Abercrombie & Fitch, Adidas, Alexander McQueen, Azzedine Alaïa, Banana Republic, Blanc de Chine, Burberry, Calvin Klein, Corso Como 10, Chloë, Diane Von Fürstenberg, Donna Karan, Gap, Kate Spade, Kiton, L.A.M.B., Ralph Lauren, Liz Claiborne, Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, Martin Margiela, Martine Sitbon, Missoni, N.I.C.E. Collective, Nike, Nordstrom, Northface, Old Navy, Oscar de la Renta, Pamela Dennis, Pottery Barn, Reebok, Ralph Rucci, St. John, Threeasfour, Tocca, Viktor & Rolf, and Williams-Sonoma.
Guests to the School of Fashion include Azzedine Alaïa, Prosper and Martine Assouline, Geoffrey Beene, Rose Marie Bravo, The Honorable Bertrand Delanoë Mayor of Paris, Loulou de la Falaise, Oscar de la Renta, David Downton, Keanan Duffty, Patrik Ervell, James Galanos, Joan Kaner, Humberto Leon and Carol Lim of Opening Ceremony, Antonio Lopez, Fern Mallis, Alexander McQueen, Rosita and Tai Missoni, Isaac Mizrahi, Josie Natori, Elisa Palomino, Zac Posen, Zandra Rhodes CBE, Ralph Rucci, Jeremy Scott, Carla Sozzani, Walter Van Beirendonck, Dirk Van Saene, and Dame Vivienne Westwood DBE, as well as Christophe Girard Director of Fashion Strategy of LVMH Fashion Group, Robin Givhan, and Suzy Menkes.
About the School of Fashion Directors
Gladys Perint Palmer (GPP), Executive Director of the School of Fashion, is a working journalist and illustrator. In 1998, The Fashion Book (Phaidon Press) named GPP one of 500 people of influence in fashion since 1860. In 2003, Assouline published Fashion People, her book of drawings and irreverent captions. In 2007, her work was included in 100 Years of Illustration by Cally Blackman and the London exhibition that accompanied the book launch. She was honored to contribute her work to Victoria & Albert Museum’s 150th Anniversary Album and the V&A exhibition in London as only 150 artists were asked. In 2009, The Mayor Gallery in London exhibited her July ’09 Haute Couture drawings. She is working on two books, From Eve to Yves and You are not on The List. Her website is www.gladysperintpalmer.com.
Simon Ungless, Director of the School of Fashion, graduated from Central St. Martins School of Art and Design in 1992 and was awarded the prestigious M.A. Degree in Fashion with Distinction. He collaborated with Alexander McQueen on the first 10 collections shown in London and New York. In 2002, he was named Creative Director of Member Holiday, a Korean-based contemporary brand, launching both men’s and women’s collections with 37 freestanding stores. His work experience covers Fashion and Textile Design, Forecasting, Brand Development, and Marketing for such clients as Givenchy, Paul Smith, and Versace.
Sean Moore, Director of Graduate Fashion, attended Goldsmiths University and graduated from Kingston University’s School of Fashion with a 1st Class Honors Degree in Fashion & Textile Design. With over 20 years of experience in the Designer Luxury Brand area of Fashion, his career as a women’s wear, men’s wear, footwear and accessories expert has afforded him Design Director appointments at Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren and Donna Karan, as well as special projects for Helmut Lang, Jil Sander, LMVH and Tom Ford. In London, Moore created the Luxury British Heritage brand Bamford/Bamford & Sons, which was awarded the Walpole Award for Excellence as ‘Best Emerging British Luxury Brand’ in 2007. After his tenure as a Senior Visiting Lecturer at The Royal College of Art, he joined the School of Fashion in 2010.
Sharon Murphy, Director of Fashion Merchandising, held management positions in product development, sourcing, manufacturing and fashion retailing. She worked for Esprit de Corp on domestic and international levels with a focus on the development of fabrics and apparel for contemporary, junior and children’s markets. Murphy joined the School of Fashion as an instructor in 2001. She continues to work with Venice Collaborative, sourcing textiles and related materials for the group’s architecturally and artistically expressive residential projects in Venice, California.
Ellen Sears, Director of Online Fashion, has experience in store operations, merchandising, profitability improvement and team building at such companies as Macy's, Burberry, The Limited, and Jones Apparel Group. She joined the School of Fashion as a management instructor in 2007. Her role helps strengthen the global reach of online education. She is a graduate of the University of California at Los Angeles.
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Credits
Executive Producer
Simon Ungless, Director of the School of Fashion
Casting
Clare Rhodes / CastingByUs.com
Stylist
Michael Carbaugh
Lauren Boyle, stylist assistant
Music
Scott Ewalt
Hair
Jon Reyman for beautyvt.com
Make-up
Janell Geason for Aveda
Manicures
Pattie Yankee for Dashing Diva
Models
Ford / Marilyn / Next / New York Models / Supreme / Wilhelmina / W Direct
Front-of-House Production
haven llc / havenllc.com
