NIGHTLIGHT: Academy of Art University Spring 2012 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Lincoln Center
"Amo Le Scarpe Italiane!!!" Peachy Deegan exclaims time and time again, and of course she wore one of her famous Anna Baiguera ballet flats by Mover and Shaker Anna Baiguera from Milan to this show. The Academy of Art University show began with a bang by the Italian Trade Commission and it totally stole the show. Every look was perfectly classy-less is more, and it boasted strong neutrals and clean lines that Peachy would die for...the girl loves Italian shoes now she needs the clothes to go with it. Don't you? Look!:
And the hit parade continues:
We really like these above shoes.
We were also impressed with Meredith Action. We loved the New England espadrille looks.
San Francisco, CA, September 9, 2011 – Since 2005, the School of Fashion has premiered the collections of recent graduates during New York Fashion Week. “Part of our commitment to the designers is to help launch their careers and have their collections seen by as many industry professionals as possible,” said the President of Academy of Art University, Dr. Elisa Stephens. “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.”
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week uses fashion illustrations by Gladys Perint Palmer, Executive Director of the School of Fashion at Academy of Art University, in the event branding by Almeter Design for the Spring 2012 shows at Lincoln Center. This will be the second season as Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week used her illustrations for their Fall 2011 event branding.
- Live Broadcast -
For the fifth season, the show will be streamed live at: http://www.academyart.edu/fashionshow/
- Run of Show -
The Italian Trade Commission Collection is a collaboration of seven M.F.A. Fashion Design students and one M.F.A. Textile Design student and sponsored by the Italian Trade Commission (ITC). The ITC arranged for an instructor from the School of Fashion to visit Italian mills to select fabrics from Estethia - G.B. Conte (Marzotto Group), R. Allegri & F.Lli S.r.l, Seterie Argenti S.p.A., Lanificio Subalpino S.r.l, Teseo S.r.l. and Groupo Ratti S.p.A., as well as trims from Cadica Group S.p.A. and Stile Universal S.r.l. Fabrics include Tropical Melange Wool, Liquid Satin Back Crepe, Tissue Linen, Fine Heathered Linen, Sheer Print Chiffon, Polished Nylon, Featherweight Voile, Summer Weight Wool/Silk, Fine Silk/Viscose Crepe Jersey, Organic Cotton Khadi Cloth and Sueded Microfibre Nylon. The eight students who collaborated on this women’s wear collection are Ginie Huang, Zenia Kim, Kate Lee, Jessie Jie Liu, Iglika Vasileva Matthews, Tanja Milutinovic, Ilana Dora Siegelman and Cecilia Q. Xie.
01. Alana – Tan Tropical Wool Shirt. Tan Tropical Wool Skirt.
02. Zuzanna – Taupe Tropical Wool Dress. Taupe Tropical Wool Pant.
03. Erjona – Grey Tropical Wool Jacket. Grey Tropical Wool Pant.
04. Iana – Steel Wool / Silk Dress. Steel Wool Skirt.
05. Monika – Stone Wool / Silk Shirt. Stone Wool Skirt.
06. Herieth – Taupe Wool Shirt. Taupe Wool / Silk Pant.
07. Nimue – Shell Pink Linen Jacket. Stone Silk Jersey Dress.
08. Ming – Stone Microfibre Jacket. Stone Silk Jersey Dress.
09. Shena – White Cotton Shirt. Pink Cotton / Silk Check Dress.
10. Shu-Pei – White Linen Dress.
11. Alex – Shell Pink Linen Dress.
12. Debora – White Cotton Shirt. Ivory Cotton / Silk Stripe Skirt.
13. Melodie – Taupe Linen Dress.
14. Emma – Platinum Silk Dress.
15. MJ – Silver Silk Dress. Taupe Taffeta Jacket.
Lisa Nguyen, a Los Angeles, California native, earned her B.A. in Public Health at the University of California Berkeley, before switching career paths. Lisa pursued her M.F.A. in Men’s Wear Design. She collaborated with Jen Chen, M.F.A. Textile Design, on a collection inspired by the idea of intergalactic combat wear, creating pieces that are multi-functional and have a protective element using a combination of GORE-TEX®, ballistic nylon, cotton, and wool.
Jen Chen grew up in Fremont, California, attending nearby University of California, Berkeley and earning a dual degree in Architecture and Asian Studies. While pursuing her M.F.A. in Textile Design, she honed her skills as a Design Intern at Abercrombie & Fitch, and as a Textile Design Intern at Williams-Sonoma. She also participated in The Collaborative Print Project at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in 2010, and even designed a print for Azzedine Alaïa. She collaborated with Lisa Nguyen on a men’s wear collection.
16. Baptiste – White Cotton Shirt. Gunmetal Wool Jacket. Royal Blue Nylon Short.
17. Matthitt – White Cotton Shirt. Blue Rubber Print Jacket. Gunmetal Wool Short.
18. Lennart – Marine Nylon Shirt. Navy Nylon Parka. Gunmetal Wool Pant.
19. Frederik – White Cotton Shirt. Royal Blue Nylon Vest. Blue Rubber Print Short.
20. Christian – White Cotton Shirt. Blue Rubber Print Vest. Navy Nylon Crombie. Marine Nylon Pant.
21. Anderson – White Cotton Shirt. Royal Blue Jacket. Blue Rubber Print Short.
22. Leonardo – White Cotton Shirt. Blue Rubber Print Cagoule. Royal Blue Nylon Short.
23. Elvis – White Cotton Shirt. Blue Rubber Print Parka. Gunmetal Wool Pant.
Sun Young Youn received a B.F.A. in Textiles and Fine Knits from Seoul Women’s University. She interned at SH Fabrics and Celine in South Korea, before pursuing her M.F.A. in Fashion Design. Her women’s wear collection plays on the straight lines and geometric shapes of modern architecture. She juxtaposes beauty and function in the structure of her designs as well as in the fabrics, combining lace and vinyl.
24. Alana – Black Lace Bonded Vinyl Coat.
25. Brenda – Black Lace Bonded Vinyl Jacket. Black Lace Bonded Vinyl Skirt.
26. Andie – Ultramarine Lace Bonded Vinyl Shirt. Ultramarine Lace Bonded Skirt.
27. Herieth – Dove Lace Bonded Vinyl Dress.
28. Monika – Dove Lace Bonded Vinyl Vest. Shell Lace Bonded Vinyl Skirt.
29. Kelsey – Shell Lace Bonded Vinyl Dress.
Juhyun Vivi Park is from Seoul, South Korea. Vivi was inspired by the gradients of Mark Rothko’s paintings and the utilitarian fabrics used in traditional work wear for her men’s wear collection. She had her linen fabrics stonewashed to achieve a worn aesthetic and added stitching details to the garments.
30. Corey – Pewter Sandwashed Linen Jacket. Zinc Linen Shirt. Pewter Sandwashed Linen Pant.
31. Charlie – Zinc Sandwashed Linen Coat and Pant. Zinc Linen Shirt. Shell Cotton T-Shirt.
32. Matt - Zinc Sandwashed Linen Coat and Pant. Zinc Linen Shirt.
33. Yoshiaki – Pewter Sandwashed Linen Coat. Zinc Linen Shirt. Zinc Sandwashed Linen Short.
34. Tomo - Zinc Sandwashed Linen Shirt and Pant.
35. Mark – Pewter Sandwashed Linen Jacket. Zinc Linen Shirt. Zinc Sandwashed Linen Short.
Dipti Irla was born and raised in Maharashtra, India. Before coming to the School of Fashion to pursue her M.F.A. in Fashion Design, she earned an undergraduate degree in Fashion Design from the National Institute of Fashion Technology in Gandhinagar and worked in Mumbai as a designer. Dipti’s collection is made of brocade fabrics from vintage Indian Sarees, and was inspired by the influence of British culture on India during the colonial period.
36. Ming – Pale Blue Metallic Silk Coat. Pale Gold Metallic Silk Shirtdress.
37. Debora – Pale Gold Metallic Silk Coat. Pale Blue Metallic Silk Shirtdress.
38. Zuzanna – White Gold Metallic Silk Coat. Pale Pink Metallic Silk Pant.
39. Erjona – Rose Gold Metallic Silk Shirtdress.
40. Shena – Gold Metallic Silk Shirt. Pale Pink Metallic Silk Pant.
41. Melodie – Pale Copper Pink Coat. Gold Metallic Silk Shirtdress.
David Doerr was born in Fresno, California and grew up in San Diego. He previously attended the University of California, Los Angeles, graduating in 2006 with a B.A. in History. In 2007, he was awarded second place for men’s wear design at the 27th Annual Golden Scissors Fashion Show. David pursued a M.F.A. in Men’s Wear Design. His debut collection is based on the adventures of Soviet Cosmonauts.
42. Leonardo – White Bonded Nylon Jacket. Red Nylon Mesh T-Shirt. White Bonded Nylon Pant.
43. Christian – White Coated Cotton Shirt. Oxblood Bonded Cotton Plaid Suit.
44. Elvis – White / Oxblood Chequered T-Shirt. Red Nylon Mesh Suit.
45. Anderson – Red / White / Oxblood Nylon Mesh Tank. Red Cotton Micro Cord Pant.
46. Baptiste – Oxblood Nylon Shirt. Oxblood Bonded Cotton Plaid Jacket and Short.
47. Matthitt – White Coated Cotton Shirt. Oxblood Nylon Blazer. Black Cotton Short.
48. Lennart – Oxblood / Red Nylon Jacket. Oxblood Nylon Short.
49. Frederik – Red / White / Black Nylon Mesh Shirt. Black Nylon Short.
50. Corey – Red Nylon Shirt. Black Nylon Balmacaan. Oxblood Nylon Short.
Meredith Acton was born and raised in Massachusetts. After completing her B.A. in Apparel Design and Retailing, she went on to intern at Michael Azu London, Hasbro, and the Boston Ballet, before pursing her M.F.A. in Fashion Design in the School of Fashion. Meredith was inspired by Lewis Hine’s investigative photography of child laborers in the early 1900s.
51. Alex – Ivory Silk Taffeta / Georgette Dress.
52. Brenda – Ivory Silk Taffeta Shirt. Tea Silk Skirt.
53. Shu-Pei – Tea Silk Chiffon Shirt. Ivory Silk / Cotton Jacket. Chalk Cotton Seersucker Pant.
54. Iana – Chalk Cotton Seersucker Shirt. Tea Silk Chiffon Skirt.
55. Emma – Tea Hammered Silk Shirt. Tea Silk Georgette Skirt.
56. MJ – Tea Silk Georgette Dress. Ivory Silk / Cotton Skirt.
57. Kelsey – Chalk Silk / Cotton Vest. Tea Silk Chiffon Skirt.
58. Andie – Ivory Taffeta Shirt. Tea Cotton Seersucker Suit.
59. Nimue – Ivory Cotton / Silk Coat. Chalk Silk / Cotton Dress.
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 Acting, Advertising, Animation & Visual Effects, Architecture, Art Education, Fashion, Fine Art, Game Design, Graphic Design, Illustration, Industrial Design, Interior Architecture & Design, Landscape Architecture, Motion Pictures & Television, Multimedia Communications, Music Production & Sound Design for Visual Media, Photography, and Web Design & New Media. Online degrees are offered in most areas. Academy of Art University is an accredited member of WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges), NASAD, and Council for Interior Design Accreditation (BFA-IAD).
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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 the following areas of specialization: Fashion Design for Women’s Wear, Men’s Wear, and Children’s Wear; Technical Design; Textile Design; Knitwear Design; Accessory Design; Fashion Illustration; Fashion Journalism; Fashion Marketing; Fashion Merchandising; and Visual Merchandising.
The University works with international brands and recruitment agencies on internship and job placement. Graduates have gone on to such companies as Abercrombie & Fitch, Adidas, Alexander McQueen, Azzedine Alaïa, Banana Republic, BCBG Max Azria, Blanc de Chine, Burberry, Calvin Klein, Corso Como 10, Chloë, Diane Von Fürstenberg, Donna Karan, Gap, Kate Spade, Kiton, L.A.M.B., L'Ecole Lesage Paris – Aletlier de Broderie, Liz Claiborne, Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, Martin Margiela, Martine Sitbon, Missoni, Nike, Nordstrom, Northface, Old Navy, Oscar de la Renta, Pamela Dennis, Phillip Lim, Pottery Barn, Ralph Lauren, Reebok, Roland Mouret, St. John, Threeasfour, Tocca, Viktor & Rolf, and Williams Sonoma.
Guests to the School of Fashion include Azzedine Alaïa, Prosper and Martine Assouline, Yigal Azrouël, Geoffrey Beene, Rose Marie Bravo, Andrew Buckler, Julie Chaiken, The Honorable Bertrand Delanoë Mayor of Paris, David Downton, Steven Cox and Daniel Silver of Duckie Brown, Keanan Duffty, Patrik Ervell, Loulou de la Falaise, 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, Christina Neault of IMG Fashion, Ian Hannula and Joe Haller of N.I.C.E. Collective, Elisa Palomino, Laure du Pavillon, Zac Posen, Oscar de la Renta, Zandra Rhodes CBE, Ralph Rucci, Nathalie Rykiel, 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, Cathy Horyn, 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, he 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
Production
LDJ Productions / ldjproductions.com
Front-of-House Production
haven llc / havenllc.com
Music
Scott Ewalt
Models
DNA / Ford / Marilyn / Muse / Next / New York Models / One /
Request / Silent / Supreme / Wilhelmina / Women Direct / VNY
Hair
Jon Reyman for beautyvt.com
Make-up
Janessa Pare for Aveda
Nails
Pattie Yankee for Dashing Diva
Special Thank You
Fabric sponsorship of The Italian Trade Commission Collection
