Paintbrushes connect Cal State Fullerton art students with Mexican schoolchildren

Paintbrushes connect Cal State Fullerton art students with Mexican schoolchildren

  • “Cultivating a Creative Revolution” by Yazmine Rodriguez

    “Cultivating a Creative Revolution” by Yazmine Rodriguez

  • “Post-Mexico, Pre-Chicano, Pan-Latino” by Natalie R. Valle

    “Post-Mexico, Pre-Chicano, Pan-Latino” by Natalie R. Valle

  • “Ojos” by Catherine Carrier

    “Ojos” by Catherine Carrier

  • “The Gift of Food” by Jordan Freeman Young

    “The Gift of Food” by Jordan Freeman Young

  • “Together We Float” by Yari de Jesus

    “Together We Float” by Yari de Jesus

  • “Loteria de Ojos de Agua” by Sarah Salcido

    “Loteria de Ojos de Agua” by Sarah Salcido

  • “Untitled” by Angela Lessing

    “Untitled” by Angela Lessing

  • The schoolchildren’s paintings were combined to create a mural for the town’s community center. (Photo by Laura Black)

    The schoolchildren’s paintings were combined to create a mural for the town’s community center. (Photo by Laura Black)

  • Students in the Cal State Fullerton group that guided the Ojos de Agua schoolchildren in painting included six who had been on last year’s trip. (Photo by Angela Lessing)

    Students in the Cal State Fullerton group that guided the Ojos de Agua schoolchildren in painting included six who had been on last year’s trip. (Photo by Angela Lessing)

  • Cal State Fullerton students on the trip to Ojos de Agua were mostly art and art history majors. (Photo by Laura Black)

    Cal State Fullerton students on the trip to Ojos de Agua were mostly art and art history majors. (Photo by Laura Black)

  • The Cal State Fullerton students worked with children age 3 to 14. Many had never painted before. (Photo by Laura Black)

    The Cal State Fullerton students worked with children age 3 to 14. Many had never painted before. (Photo by Laura Black)

  • Tuffy the Titan was represented on the Cal State Fullerton trip. (Photo by Angela Lessing)

    Tuffy the Titan was represented on the Cal State Fullerton trip. (Photo by Angela Lessing)

  • Rose Adams, right, an art history lecturer at Cal State Fullerton, prepares paint for Jefferson Elementary School students who created a mural in Santa Ana on Oct. 20, 2017. Walls That Unite, started by Adams, guides elementary school students in the creation of a canvas mural that allows them to explore the theme of college and career prep in an artistic way. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Orange County Register/SCNG)

    Rose Adams, right, an art history lecturer at Cal State Fullerton, prepares paint for Jefferson Elementary School students who created a mural in Santa Ana on Oct. 20, 2017. Walls That Unite, started by Adams, guides elementary school students in the creation of a canvas mural that allows them to explore the theme of college and career prep in an artistic way. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Orange County Register/SCNG)

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Rose Adams’ art students at Cal State Fullerton traveled to Mexico in January to give of their time and expertise. But they brought back much more.

For the second year, a group of Adams’ students traveled to Ojos de Agua, in the state of Guanajuato, to teach art to children ages 3 to 14. The children each painted a 12-by-12-inch canvas that became part of a mural for the town’s community center.

The college students each created a piece of art when they returned to campus, often in the same bright paints the kids used. Those pieces are on display in the Center Gallery of the Titan Student Union at Cal State Fullerton along with the students’ reflections on the trip and their art.

The works of art are for sale for $125 each or best offer; all proceeds go to the town. Last year, a campus art sale generated $1,200 to purchase school supplies for the town’s 150 children. One project is to turn a dirt field into a proper soccer field and sports complex.

About half the rural community migrates to the United States each year in search of work opportunities, said Adams, a lecturer in art history. Children begin to work from a young age in factories and on farms to help support their families.

“Our goal is to help develop communities where potential outcomes include self-sustainability and job creation,” she said.

Yazmine Rodriguez, a third-year art history major, was inspired to paint “Cultivating a Creative Revolution” by the work of Mexican muralists José Clemente Orozco and David Alfaro Siqueiros. She emulated Orozco’s simplistic style and Siqueiros’ theme of creative, knowledgeable revolution.

The theme the students presented to the students was community. Many of the kids hadn’t painted before or seen a paintbrush, Rodriguez said.

“One boy painted a trash bin and people throwing away trash because to him community means helping out,” she said.

The trip fueled her interest in pre-Columbian art and in working in a museum. “Going on this trip and learning more about the Aztecs and all the indigenous cultures really solidified what I want to do.”

Catherine Carrier painted “Ojos,” which shows two children and a tree branch with orange flowers where nothing else but cactus was growing.

“This spoke to me of determination to make something beautiful from very little, such as the spirit of the people,” she wrote in her reflection.

Jordan Freeman Young created the ceramic vessel “The Gift of Food” to reflect the open arms with which the students were welcomed.

“Our hosts graciously made a delicious meal for us to devour as if we were family being welcomed home,” Young wrote in his reflection. “The town is small and the people don’t seem to have much but the locals are still extremely generous and compassionate to strangers.”

A photo of three boys captured the trip for Angela Lessing, a graduate student at UC Riverside who also went on last year’s trip as a CSUF student. She wrote that her gratitude for the knowledge, global connections, friendships and memories she gained will stay with her for life.

“When I returned home from my program last year,” she wrote, “the appreciation I felt for others, my education, and myself blossomed into an exuding and empowering confidence with a grounded side of humility.”

In March, Adams and four students will take a mobile medical clinic to Ojos de Agua, a first for the town. The clinic is the result of a partnership among Walls That Unite, Adams’ nonprofit; the state of Guanajuato; Club Ojos de Agua y el Novillero Unidos, a local nonprofit; and Missions for Life, a nonprofit that sends doctors and nurses on medical missions.

Adams and CSUF students have also guided schoolchildren in creating murals in Orange County.  Last fall, a group helped kids at Jefferson Elementary School in Santa Ana create a mural and spoke with them about college and career preparation. Last spring, they did a similar project with the Savanna School District in Stanton.

Students who want to get involved in Walls That Unite can contact roseadams@fullerton.edu.

 

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Asian American Studies is now a department at Cal State Fullerton

As part of its mission to produce globally engaged graduates, Cal State Fullerton promoted its Asian American Studies Program to department status this month.

“The approval of the Asian American studies’ proposal to change its status from program to department sends a clear message to students and the community that Asian American studies is an essential part of a CSUF liberal education,” said Eliza Noh, professor of Asian American studies and the department’s inaugural chair. “Asian American studies critically contributes to a university education by preparing students to thrive as globally engaged citizens.”

The change involved no additional costs or resources.

Asian American studies started in 1996 as an interdisciplinary minor and free-standing program. From 1997 to 2017, 90 students earned a bachelor’s in ethnic studies-Asian American studies, 29 students completed the minor and 6,389 non-ethnic studies majors enrolled in Asian American studies courses, according to the university.

Asian American studies was pivotal in the launch of CSUF’s Asian Pacific American Resource Center and continues to partner with such groups as the Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance, Korean Resource Center, Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Orange County and Vietnamese American Arts & Letters Association.

In the fall 2017 semester, 20.5 percent of CSUF’s student body identified as Asian and 0.2 percent as Pacific Islander.

Students to present research on disordered eating, recovery

Shayna La Scala, a senior human services major and McNair Scholar, will present a poster on “Psychological and Academic Outcomes of College Students in Recovery,” based on research she conducted with Yuying Tsong, associate professor of human services, at this month’s

Yuying Tsong, Cal State Fullerton associate professor in human services, specializes in eating disorders and Asian American psychology. (Photo courtesy of Cal State Fullerton)
Yuying Tsong, Cal State Fullerton associate professor in human services, specializes in eating disorders and Asian American psychology. (Photo courtesy of Cal State Fullerton)

National Conference for McNair Scholars and Undergraduate Research at the University of Maryland.

At the Association of Women in Psychology annual convention in Philadelphia this month, Tsong and Rebekah Smart, professor of counseling, will team with psychology grad student Alexandria Dilley and counseling grad students Shuo Coco Wang and Melissa Ward to present two papers on eating disorders among Asian American women: “A Qualitative Exploration of Help-Seeking Facilitators for Asian American Women With Disordered Eating Concerns” and “Asian American Women Healing From Disordered Eating: A Qualitative Study.”

Faculty publish on filmmaker, surrealism, Tibetans

Nicole Seymour, Cal State Fullerton assistant professor of English, comparative literature and linguistics, has co-authored “Kelly Reichardt: Emergency and the Everyday.” (Photo courtesy of Cal State Fullerton)

An indie filmmaker, surrealism in architecture and the Tibetan language are topics of recent publications by faculty members.

“Kelly Reichardt: Emergency and the Everyday,” a new book co-authored by Nicole Seymour, assistant professor of English, comparative literature and linguistics is a portrait of an indie filmmaker preoccupied with how environmental and economic crises affect those living on society’s fringes.

Shawn Wang, professor of computer science, was editor of Vol. 1 and 2 of the book “Current Trends in Computer Science and Mechanical Automation,” released in January by De Gruyter online publishing.

Jason Shepard, chair and associate professor of communications, authored the essay “Academic Freedom and Recent Campus Free Expression Controversies” published online Jan. 12 in Journalism & Mass Communication Educator.

Nawang Phuntsog, associate professor of elementary and bilingual education, authored “Tibetan Language at Home in the Diaspora: The Mother Tongue-Based Bilingual Schooling of Tibetans in India,” published online Nov. 21 in the journal Diaspora, Indigenous and Minority Education; and “Tibetan/English Code-Switching Practices in the Tibetan Diaspora Classrooms: Perceptions of Select Sixth Grade Teachers,” published online Sept. 19 in the International Journal of Multilingualism.

Bryan Cantley’s “Bladder Formation Anomaly 03,” is an example of the CSUF art professor’s experimental design work.

Bryan Cantley, professor of art, contributed to “Celebrating the Marvellous: Surrealism in Architecture,” which explores the power and influence of surrealism. The book will be released this spring.

Grand Central Art Center announces new support group

Eighteen people have been named to a new support group formed by Grand Central Art Center.

The group is tasked with relationship building — working toward greater support, connection and awareness of the center’s outreach programs, residencies and exhibitions.

The Director’s Circle comprises supportive, engaged and outside-the-box Orange County thinkers, said the center, which is a partnership between the university and the city of Santa Ana.

Director’s Circle members are: Alessandra Caldana, Manny Escamilla, Richard Espinachio, Amy Fox, Matthew Gush, Sofia Gutierrez, Aaron Jones, Monica Jovanovich, Lane Macy Kiefaber, Ruthie Linnert, Susie Lopez-Guerra, Greg Nowacki, Louie Perez, Juliana Rico, Joanna Roche, Karen Stocker, Jonathan Webb and Kellie Stockdale Webb.

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Threatened parents turn to Santa Ana police, son now facing felony charges

SANTA ANA – A 31-year-old ex-con pleaded not guilty Tuesday to multiple felonies involving alleged threats and abuse against his parents, who turned him in to police.

Giovanne Santos Ojeda is charged with two counts of inflicting injury on an elder adult, three counts each of making criminal threats and possession of a firearm by a felon, and one count of a prohibited person owning ammunition.

Ojeda, whose occupation is listed as handyman in jail records, was in custody in lieu of $50,000 bail pending a March 7 pretrial hearing at the Central Justice Center.

Ojeda’s parents went to police on Sunday alleging they had endured “verbal, physical, financial and psychological abuse over a long period of time” from their son, said Santa Ana police Cpl. Anthony Bertagna.

Ojeda allegedly would “point weapons at his mother, telling her he wished she was dead so he could kill people and responding officers and himself,” Bertagna said.

“While the parents were talking to officers, (Ojeda) was calling them to find out where they’re at,” Bertagna said. He said police had them arrange a meeting with their son, who was met by officers instead of his parents.

“When he met the officers, he was in possession of an assault rifle and two handguns,” Bertagna said.

A search warrant  served at the family’s home revealed a surveillance system set up by the suspect, “as well as thousands of rounds of ammunition,” Bertagna said.

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Man charged with hate crime after attack on Anaheim flower seller

SANTA ANA — A transient was charged with a hate crime Tuesday for allegedly attacking a man selling flowers alongside an Anaheim street while calling the victim a “wetback.”

Daniel Owen Kelley, 57, was charged with assault with a deadly weapon and violation of civil rights with violent injury, both felonies. He is also facing sentencing enhancements for a hate crime and a hate crime with a prior conviction, according to court records.

Kelley is accused of beating a 19-year-old man with a cane at Beach Boulevard and Lincoln Avenue about 3:25 p.m. Sunday as the victim was selling flowers, Anaheim police Sgt. Daron Wyatt said.

Kelley allegedly called the victim a “wetback” during the attack, Wyatt said.

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Kings double down in Vegas, sweep Golden Knights on back-to-back nights

  • Vegas Golden Knights left wing David Perron (57) pressures Los Angeles Kings defenseman Christian Folin during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

    Vegas Golden Knights left wing David Perron (57) pressures Los Angeles Kings defenseman Christian Folin during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

  • Los Angeles Kings center Tyler Toffoli (73) celebrates with center Jeff Carter after Toffoli scored against the Vegas Golden Knights during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

    Los Angeles Kings center Tyler Toffoli (73) celebrates with center Jeff Carter after Toffoli scored against the Vegas Golden Knights during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

  • Los Angeles Kings defenseman Dion Phaneuf (3) and Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Deryk Engelland scuffle during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

    Los Angeles Kings defenseman Dion Phaneuf (3) and Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Deryk Engelland scuffle during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

  • Vegas Golden Knights left wing Tomas Tatar (90) skates with the puck under pressure from Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

    Vegas Golden Knights left wing Tomas Tatar (90) skates with the puck under pressure from Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

  • Los Angeles Kings defenseman Christian Folin (5) checks Vegas Golden Knights left wing David Perron into the Vegas team bench during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

    Los Angeles Kings defenseman Christian Folin (5) checks Vegas Golden Knights left wing David Perron into the Vegas team bench during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

  • Vegas Golden Knights center Cody Eakin (21) eyes the puck during the second period of the team’s NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

    Vegas Golden Knights center Cody Eakin (21) eyes the puck during the second period of the team’s NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

  • Los Angeles Kings defenseman Jake Muzzin (6) reaches for the puck in front of Vegas Golden Knights right wing Alex Tuch during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

    Los Angeles Kings defenseman Jake Muzzin (6) reaches for the puck in front of Vegas Golden Knights right wing Alex Tuch during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

  • Kings goalie Jack Campbell defends the net during the second period of Tuesday’s 4-1 victory over the Golden Knights in Las Vegas. Campbell made 41 saves in his second career start. (AP Photo/David Becker)

    Kings goalie Jack Campbell defends the net during the second period of Tuesday’s 4-1 victory over the Golden Knights in Las Vegas. Campbell made 41 saves in his second career start. (AP Photo/David Becker)

  • Los Angeles Kings left wing Kyle Clifford (13) celebrates his goal with center Michael Amadio (52) and defenseman Alec Martinez during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Vegas Golden Knights Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

    Los Angeles Kings left wing Kyle Clifford (13) celebrates his goal with center Michael Amadio (52) and defenseman Alec Martinez during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Vegas Golden Knights Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

  • Los Angeles Kings center Tobias Rieder (10) and Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Jon Merrill vie for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

    Los Angeles Kings center Tobias Rieder (10) and Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Jon Merrill vie for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

  • Los Angeles Kings center Torrey Mitchell (71) shoots against Vegas Golden Knights goalie Maxime Lagace during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

    Los Angeles Kings center Torrey Mitchell (71) shoots against Vegas Golden Knights goalie Maxime Lagace during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

  • Los Angeles Kings defenseman Christian Folin (5) fights with Vegas Golden Knights right wing Ryan Reaves during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, in Las Vegas. The Kings won 4-1. (AP Photo/David Becker)

    Los Angeles Kings defenseman Christian Folin (5) fights with Vegas Golden Knights right wing Ryan Reaves during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, in Las Vegas. The Kings won 4-1. (AP Photo/David Becker)

  • Vegas Golden Knights left wing Erik Haula (56) skates with the puck next to Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, in Las Vegas. The Kings won 4-1. (AP Photo/David Becker)

    Vegas Golden Knights left wing Erik Haula (56) skates with the puck next to Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, in Las Vegas. The Kings won 4-1. (AP Photo/David Becker)

  • Los Angeles Kings center Torrey Mitchell (71) and goalie Jack Campbell (1) defend against Vegas Golden Knights center Cody Eakin during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

    Los Angeles Kings center Torrey Mitchell (71) and goalie Jack Campbell (1) defend against Vegas Golden Knights center Cody Eakin during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

  • Los Angeles Kings right wing Dustin Brown (23) congratulates goalie Jack Campbell after the Kings defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4-1 in an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, in Las Vegas.(AP Photo/David Becker)

    Los Angeles Kings right wing Dustin Brown (23) congratulates goalie Jack Campbell after the Kings defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4-1 in an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, in Las Vegas.(AP Photo/David Becker)

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LAS VEGAS — Anze Kopitar scored his 27th goal of the season, Jack Campbell made 41 saves in his second career start and the Kings defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4-1 on Tuesday night.

It was the Kings’ second victory over the Western Conference leaders in two nights, having rallied to beat them 3-2 in overtime on Monday at Staples Center.

Campbell was making his first NHL start since the 2013-14 season, when he played for the Dallas Stars. He made one appearance for the Kings last season.

Kyle Clifford, Tyler Toffoli and Jeff Carter also scored for the Kings, who rank second in the league with 20 road wins. Tampa Bay has 22.

Maxime Lagace, who stopped 26 shots for the Golden Knights, was making his first start since Dec. 9, when he won in Dallas. William Karlsson scored the Vegas goal.

Vegas, which had scored on the power play in 14 of its last 17 games, was 0 for 4 with the man advantage. The Golden Knights dropped to 14-7 following a loss.

It what has become a familiar sequence for the Golden Knights’ top line, Reilly Smith fed Jonathan Marchessault, who fed Karlsson, who gave Vegas a 1-0 lead. Karlsson got his 34th goal of the season, while Marchessault and Smith picked up their 41st and 37th assists, respectively.

Vegas center Ryan Carpenter committed a costly turnover with a terrible pass in the offensive zone, directly in front of the net, where Clifford capitalized and beat Lagace to tie the score at 1.

“I am Kyle Clifford: Destroyer of men, scorer of goals, celebrator of big plays, and I have tied the game!” pic.twitter.com/GGPOr9Ck57

— LA Kings (@LAKings) February 28, 2018

Midway through the second period, Toffoli skated past Smith and took the puck with him, then beat Lagace above his blocker to give the Kings a 2-1 lead.

Kopitar, who tied Monday’s matchup with 10.8 seconds left in regulation, extended the margin to 3-1 when he skated by Vegas defenseman Luca Sbisa and drew Lagace out of the net before swiftly moving to the side and putting the puck in.

Anze Kopitar just scored one of the prettiest goals of the season to double the Kings’ lead. pic.twitter.com/QyKTCXM7rN

— Ryan Quigley (@RP_Quigs) February 28, 2018

Carter finished the scoring on a power-play goal with less than two minutes remaining.

NOTES

After 11 consecutive starts, No. 1 goalie Marc-Andre Fleury took the night off for Vegas after losing in Los Angeles on Monday. … The crowd of 18,328 was the second-largest for a Golden Knights home game. … Sbisa is five games shy of 500. … Kopitar has points in each of the last three games.

UP NEXT

Kings: L.A. hosts the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday.

Golden Knights: Host the Ottawa Senators on Friday.

We can get used to this whole “Jeff Carter scoring a powerplay goal” every game thing! pic.twitter.com/b92Bs32Djt

— LA Kings (@LAKings) February 28, 2018

“This one belongs to my parents, for sure. All of their sacrifices, youth hockey and coming to see me. And my sister too.”
– Jack Campbell on the emotion of his first NHL career win pic.twitter.com/v0AtiMjNlR

— LA Kings (@LAKings) February 28, 2018

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Saint Laurent Fall 2018 RTW

In the power skirmish between luxury groups, Kering is upping its game. For the second season, Anthony Vaccarello showed his Saint Laurent collection across from the Eiffel Tower, only this time, in a vast indoor space, its imposing exoskeleton an industrial grid of metal scaffolding supports and hundreds (thousands?) of round lights that beamed into the night sky. Inside, more lights would follow the models’ walks across the expanse of the vast, wide-plank wooden floor.
The power statement was driven home at the end of the show. The invitation and follow-up e-mail promised a start time of “precisely” 8 p.m. Just as Marc Jacobs has done in New York, Saint Laurent proved it can be done. Only here, there was more to it than the philosophical notion that an 8 p.m. show should start at 8 p.m. The doorway was positioned to frame the base of the tower, and the show, timed so that guests exiting at about 8:15 would come upon its hourly, after-dark light show. It typically starts on the hour but clearly, Kering managed to delay the twinkles for 15 minutes. It was spectacular.
More spectacular than the clothes? Well, yes. But the Eiffel Tower glittering up-close and on

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Koché RTW Fall 2018

Christelle Kocher showed her fall collection at the Casino de Paris, a theater dating back to the 19th century. The designer picked the venue, all gold and red velvet, as a counterpoint to her collection, which was inspired by technology — translating into a mix of post-apocalyptic looks and ornate metal foil creations.
Kocher has been reading about artificial intelligence, and the collectible fanzine she hands out at each show was filled with quotes from the likes of J.G. Ballard and Philip K. Dick. “Technology is so full of potential and creativity, and I wanted to bring this kind of more poetic feeling,” she said.
Models snaked through rows of seats in oversize sweatshirt dresses, deconstructed sweaters, and camouflage-printed jackets and pants. A concrete gray dress and top in mille-feuille layers were made of wool jersey, as part of the designer’s ongoing partnership with The Woolmark Co.
At the other end of the spectrum were couture-like creations produced in association with the Chanel-owned specialty atelier Maison Lemarié, where she has been artistic director since 2010. They included a ruffled top, pleated pants and a capelet irregularly stamped with gold foil.
Kocher’s access to this level of craftsmanship is exceptional among young designers, and for guests

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Marine Serre RTW Fall 2018

It’s been a heady six months for Marine Serre. Since winning the LVMH Prize for Young Designers last June, she’s quit her day job at Balenciaga and expanded the team behind her fledgling label. To say her runway debut was highly anticipated would be an understatement.
Among the guests who braved sub-zero temperatures to attend the show were Michèle Lamy, the wife and muse of Rick Owens, and Adrian Joffe of Comme des Garçons International and Dover Street Market.
Serre called the collection “Manic Soul Machine” and used the clothes to reflect on this point in the fashion cycle. “I think it means what I have lived these last six months and what probably fashion is today. So that’s it: Manic Soul Machine. We are all machines, right? I hope I keep my soul,” she said backstage.
Jackets and pants, some bearing a Futurewear logo, featured utility pockets for stashing an iPhone, water bottle or lipstick — fashion’s version of an emergency survival kit. Serre built lightweight protective layers from elements of activewear, moiré taffeta and second-hand scarves.
Her signature crescent moon pattern, which has its roots in Islamic culture, appeared on flesh-colored balaclavas and catsuits. The masks covered the mouth like a niqab,

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Victoria/Tomas RTW Fall 2018

Victoria Feldman and Tomas Berzins eschewed the grand halls of the Palais de Tokyo, instead seating guests in the hidden graffiti-decorated passageways of the venue. Dark and chilly, it was just the place to parade a fetching line-up of outerwear.
Velvet puffer jackets in solid colors — hot pink or bright turquoise were two options — carried an Eighties attitude, structured with rows of gathered seams. A long, loose hound’s tooth overcoat felt preppy with its upturned collar. The designers played with the rows of gathers on the sleeves of classic camel coats. An extra panel of fabric was attached to the place for a breast pocket, creating asymmetry on a distressed jean jacket — the grungiest look from a duo that has moved into more polished territory this season.
“The collection is quite eclectic, but it’s very wearable and cozy at the same time,” Berzins offered.
The couple also explored eveningwear, sending out silk dresses with loose necks, puffed sleeves and gathered hems.
They have a habit of finishing each other’s sentences, and tinkered over the measure of control on their silhouettes. Coupledom continues to serve as inspiration to the designers, who said they thought about the universe created by a couple. “The

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Anrealage RTW Fall 2018

Kunihiko Morinaga paid a colorful playful and high-tech tribute to diversity with his fall collection. On glow-in-the-dark raincoats and sneakers — the latter in collaboration with Onitsuka Tiger — he used a PVC prism structure which refracts and splits the light. The garments produced different colors from different angles, playing on the idea of varying perspectives for different people.
Some of the more clinical looks pairing white prism dresses with matching Space-Age boots had a retro-futurist Courrèges vibe. He also sent out sculptural peplum skirt suits in Glen checks and houndstooth, coated — as per the scientific show notes — in a film with a multi-ocular lens effect that divides an image into multiple ones. A run of bright optical patterned pieces with vest overlays and ruffled bibs in a clear bubble wrap-style plastic material were fun.
The flared dresses and blousons gathered in zippered pleats at the front, like a half-open umbrella, felt a bit tricky. More compelling were the pairings of simple long skirts in iridescent fabrics that changed under the light with chunky prism knits — the perfect clash of techno and craft.

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