Academy of Art University celebrated the graduating class of the School of Fashion with its annual runway show last Saturday presenting creations from 19 graduating students who collaborated with jewelry, textile and knitwear students to create more than 100 looks.
Notable among the student looks were Estene Marquez’s six elegant pieces, including eveningwear of laser-cut silk organza in black and nude. One standout was a long-sleeved hoodie in laser-cut wool faille worn over floor-dusting wide-leg organza pants with suspenders.
Jeanne Marie Sanguinetti designed Seventies-inspired ivory minidresses embellished with embroidered patches of Pac-Man video game characters. Sanguinetti’s long black fused canvas jumpsuit was adorned with Pac-Man appliqués and a series of flickering yellow resin LED lights that raced around the body and legs. Jiran Xia’s bold-shouldered peach cashmere and wool full-length coat had flower-motif panels floating down the front, worn over an abstract print dress in yellow and orange cotton.
“Students make every possible use of classic tailoring and sewing techniques and have embraced digital printing, 3-D printing and laser cutting, and [they] use Photoshop and computerized pattern-making and drafting, and wearable tech, “ said Simon Ungless, executive director of the School of Fashion. “At the same time, they have a great appreciation of craftsmanship and
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