New York Fashion Week F/W 2010: Academy Of Art University
by Anna Yu
Feb 17, 2010 7:43 AM PST
It'll be hard not to gush during this review because it was my first show in the Tent (the largest of the venues at Bryant Park) and I also received the distinction of sitting in front row! Stylehive's fashionable neighbor in San Francisco is the Academy of Art University which shows at New York Fashion Week every season to show off the most promising student collections. Six designers from Minnesota to Myanmar showed a varied and highly unique collection. I was impressed with Marina Solomatnikova's working of suede which made it seem like a lighter material. Knitwear designer Bethany Meuleners combined ladylike fabrics like lace and mesh chiffon and combined them with black combat boots for a tough yet feminine woman. Naomi Sutton used burnout techniques to create prints you can see at one angle and disappears at another. Nicky An was inspired by the Mobius strip and her collection had clean classic pieces with added loops around the shoulders or on the whole garment. One of Steven Oo's pieces that caught my eye was a knit sweater with dinosaur-like spikes on the back. Lastly, Sabah Mansoor Husain closed the show with outerwear made of felt that was embedded with sparking multi-colored crystals for an eye catching look. Overall, the Academy of Art show had one of the most creative collections at Bryant Park and I expect bright futures for all six designers.
Celebs: J. Alexander, Alex McKord, Lynn Yeager, Kevin Christiana
Photo Credit: Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
Ginnifer Goodwin Wears A Dress Made Of Hospital Scrubs
by Anna Yu
Oct 30, 2009 12:17 PM PDT
If you ever get a chance to walk around the streets of San Francisco, aside from endless views of the fog and rolling hills you'll notice numerous buildings that make up the Academy of Art University. Since the Stylehive office is neighbors with an Academy of Art building, I've seen some super snappy dressers milling about the neighborhood. Based on their long history at New York Fashion Week, I know that their students will make it in the art and fashion worlds. And it already looks like a few students got a head start! Priscilla Guimarais, Kumiko Haruyama, Nui Tanapornwattana, Audrey Wang and Tramaine Tillman created a collection of sustainable dresses for a class project. "Big Love" and "He's Just Not That Into You" actress Ginnifer Goodwin wore one such piece from the collection at 20th Anniversary Environmental Media Association Awards in Los Angeles. Made of hospital scrubs, the fabric was treated, dyed and pleated in a fabulous strapless dress. The future is bright and totally green for the lucky students and I can't wait to see more! Photo credit: Associated Press
