Sneak Peek: Academy of Art University Fall 2012

First Look: The Academy Of Art's Fall '12 NYFW CollectionIf there's one show that sticks out on San Francisco's low-key fashion calendar, it's that of the students at the Academy of Art. Not only is it the hands-down best show in the city (here's the proof!), going down in the spring, it's also the only student-focused runway presentation that takes...

Feast Your Eyes On J Crew's Fall 2012 LookbookWe can't think of a better way to head into the long weekend than with a sneak peek at J Crew's fall 2012 lookbook—which features shoes from J Crew's collaboration with Manolo Blahnik, no less! As you can see, the fall 2012 collection stays true to the preppy aesthetic that J Crew calls its...

Honor Fall 2012 fashion design, indie clothing, style, beauty Her Fall 2012 collection at Mercedes-Benz fashion week shows her passion for global luxury. The palette was black, purple, blue, cherry and moonlight. A recurring motif of stenciled florals had a distinct Asian feel. Posh combinations of lace, silk charmeuse and satin gave the looks a sexy,...

Sneak Peek: Jie Jessie Liu & Tanja Milutinovic Spring 2013 Academy of Art UniversitySAN FRANCISCO, Aug 23, 2012/ — Jie Jessie Liu was born and raised in Penglai, in the Shandong Province of China, and earned her B.F.A. in Accounting from York University in Canada. At Academy of Art University, she has earned her M.F.A. in Fashion Design. Liu's designs were also presented at...

Outfit Identifier: Alison Pill's Dress, Clutch, and Heels at the 2012 Los Angeles Film Festival: "To Rome with Love" PremiereAlison Pill took to the red carpet for the premiere of "To Rome with Love" during the 2012 Los Angeles Film Festival on Thursday (June 14) in Los Angeles, California. The 26-year-old actress picked out a pretty white strapless polka dotted maxi dress by Kevin Hall. Her dress was...

The Academy of Art University's Grad Show Last night, at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, the top 16 graduate portfolios (out of a class of 82) made their debut on a destination that many designers only dream of — the runway. Those in attendance included the likes of fashion critic Cathy Horyn,designerYigal Azrouël,...

Sneak Peek: Iglika Vasileva Matthews Spring 2013 Academy of Art UniversitySAN FRANCISCO, Aug 23, 2012/ — Iglika Vasileva Matthews is originally from Bulgaria, where she earned a B.F.A. in Textile Design from Varna Free University. She came to Academy of Art University to earn her M.F.A. degree in Fashion Design, and previously debuted her work as part of the...

Sneak Peek: Academy of Art University S/S 2013 Preview for women's wear, maintaining an oversized look, and experimented with collar and lapel structures Stephina Touch was raised in Bakersfield, California and attended California State University Bakersfield, earning a B.A. in Business Management. While earning her M.F.A. in Fashion Design at...

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Academy of Art University 2011 Graduation Fashion Show and Awards Ceremonyinclude: • Abercrombie & Fitch • The San Francisco - Paris Sister City Scholarship Exchange, under which recipients study abroad in Paris at Studio Berçot or L'Ecole de la Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne • The San Francisco - Bangalore Sister City Student Exchange Program between...

Academy of Art University Spring 2012 Collections 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...

Academy of Art Presents Fall 2012 Graduates Collections in Fashion Design, before coming to the Academy of Art University where she received an M.F.A. in Fashion Design. Kate's designs were featured in the Italian Trade Commission Collection, a collaborative collection presented at the Academy of Art University's Spring 2012 Fashion Show at...

Chanel Métiers D'Art Pre-Fall 2012 Paris-Bombay HandbagsEarlier this year we saw the Chanel Métiers D'Art Pre-Fall 2012 Paris-Bombay collection and we recently found some close-up images of the handbags. The detail on these bags is elaborate, elegant and truly captures the artistry of traditional Indian works. The print on the bronze clutch is...

Sneak Peek: Academy of Art University Graduation Show on May 5thSAN FRANCISCO, May 3, 2011 / FW/ — Thursday, May 4th is a red-letter day for students at the School of Fashion at Academy of Art University with the Class of 2011 holding its graduation fashion show. Ashley Jung, Brittany Burggraff, Cynthia Tran, Donna Dong Zhong, Drew Williams, Fayrouz Abi...

A quick video glimpse from Nicole Miller and Rebecca Minkoff, New York Fashion Week fall 2012While Stephen Ciuccoli has been shooting plenty of stills for Lucire, he's also shot a few videos from his vantage-point at Rebecca Minkoff's and Nicole Miller's fall 2012 presentations at Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week. Below are the videos to give you a quick glimpse as the models did...

Sneaker Pimps 2012 Los Angeles Recap | Hypebeast1 / 14 2 / 14 3 / 14 4 / 14 5 / 14 6 / 14 7 / 14 8 / 14 9 / 14 10 / 14 11 / 14 12 / 14 13 / 14 14 / 14 Sneaker Pimps 2012 Los Angeles Recap In honor of 10 years of celebrating sneaker culture throughout the world, Sneaker Pimps kicked off their US tour with a...

China Glaze Fall 2012: On Safari CollectionUNTAMED COLOUR AWAITS YOU China Glaze® Introduces 12 New Crèmes and Glitters for Fall 2012 Los Angeles, CA – (May 2012): China Glaze® nail lacquer invites you to take an exotic expedition with its Fall 2012 collection, On Safari. Be captivated by the earthy tones, rich plums and celestial...

Chanel Métiers d'Art Pre-Fall 2012 Paris-Bombay Show Though the Chanel Metiers d'Art Paris-Bombay pre-fall 2012 collection included Chanel signatures like tweed and pearls, many of the silhouettes were based on traditional Indian dress. Flowing dresses, sweaters with shawls and skirts with pleats and folds that recalled Saris, Nehru collars...

Academy Of Art University Fall 2013 Collection PicturesView Fullscreen The fashion-design students at the Academy of Art University are not afraid to go big or go home. The latest fall '13 collection churned out by 10 skilled upper-level AAU attendees can be described as anything but subtle. Holding nothing back, the budding style engineers...

Outfit Identifier: Connie Britton's Gown at the 2012 Los Angeles Film Festival: "Seeking a Friend for the End of the World"Connie Britton arrived at the premiere of "Seeking a Friend for the End of the World" during the 2012 Los Angeles Film Festival on Monday (June 18) in Los Angeles, California. She picked out a light ocean blue sleeveless gown with sheer detailing at the v-neck, textured detailing, and a...

The Fashion Bomb News Breakdown: Azealia Banks Wants More Free Clothes, Take A Look At ANTM's Cycle 18 Sneak Peek, and Tom Ford's Fall 2012 Collection" (Hello Beautiful) • Since it will be months before we plebes are able to see Tom Ford's Fall 2012 collection, we will imagine its hauteness through reviews written by various fashion critics. So far, we know that there's lots of animal print, fur (we're talking beaver, skunk, and alpaca),...

Academy of Art University Spring/Summer 2013 Collection Elisa Stephens, President of Academy of Art University. "Debuting their collections during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Lincoln Center is an incredible opportunity." The common thread for all the designers showcased was the bold graphics and clean silhouettes. These emerging designers have...

Academy of Art University Spring 2013 Fashion ShowView Fullscreen At most colleges, the return of the fall semester means move-in day and homecoming festivities. But for the Academy of Art University design students, it's time to present their spring '13 collections at New York Fashion Week. And by looking at Friday's fresh-off-the-runway...

Sneak Peek: Jarida Karnjanasirirat Spring 2013 Academy of Art UniversitySAN FRANCISCO, Aug 23, 2012/ —Jarida Karnjanasirirat is from Bangkok, Thailand, and earned a bachelor's degree from Thammasat University before coming to Academy of Art University to pursue a master's degree in Fashion Design. She has interned with the N.I.C.E. Collective in San Francisco,...

Academy of Art University Fall 2012: The GraduatesNEW YORK, Feb 10, 2012 / — In 2005, the Academy of Art University broke new grounds when they brought their graduate collections to New York Fashion Week. With that move, AAU became the only educational institution where students show their collections alongside the American fashion design...

Sneak Peek: Ginie C. Y. Huang Spring 2013 Academy of Art UniversitySAN FRANCISCO, Aug 23, 2012/ —Ginie C. Y. Huang was born and raised in Taiwan and earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Taipei National University, before coming to Academy of Art University to earn her M.F.A. degree in Fashion Design. Her work was previously shown at...

Sneak Peek: Yanfei Fan Spring 2013 Academy of Art UniversitySAN FRANCISCO, Aug 23, 2012/ —Yanfei Fan was born and raised in Shijianhuang, in the Hebei province of China. She earned a B.F.A. in Fashion Design from Hebei Normal University before pursuing a M.F.A. degree in Fashion Design at Academy of Art University. When creating her Spring 2013...

The Fashion Bomb News Breakdown: Cassie Talks Personal Style and Upcoming Album with Dropout UK, A Sneak Peek at Tom Ford's Fall 2012 Collection, and Behold: a short, seizure-inducing video of all the looks from his Fall 2012 collection. (The Fashion Spot) • Get ready for the newest trend in nail art, the "caviar mani," in which you apply a coat of polish to your nails, sprinkle on tiny seed beads to create a three-dimensional, textured...

Academy of Art University's School of Fashion 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)...click here for more info Academy of Art University School of Fashion 79 New Montgomery Street San Francisco, CA...

Sneak Peek: Stephina Touch Spring 2013 Academy of Art UniversitySAN FRANCISCO, Aug 23, 2012/ —Stephina Touch was raised in Bakersfield, California and attended California State University Bakersfield, earning a B.A. in Business Management. While earning her M.F.A. in Fashion Design at Academy of Art University, she worked as intern at gr.dano, creating...