The Academy of Art Fashion School graduates of 2018 recently had their runway show. An event that not only celebrates the incredible achievements of the students, but it also acknowledges a selection of fashion industry professionals. This year, the University’s President, Elisa Stephens, granted honorary doctorates to; Alexander Fury, a fashion journalist, author, and critic. New York-based fashion designer, Andre Walker, and Lutz Huelle, a fashion designer from Paris.

The students’ collections were equally varied as they were riveting. A sign that creativity will remain abundant for household and future labels to come.

We wanted to delve into the stories behind their designs and were thrilled to interview the designers of five collections that featured in the show.  

We also went backstage to ask Victor Cembellin, Senior Artist for MAC Cosmetics, and Jon Reyman, hair stylist and founder of Spoke & Weal, about the inspiration for the hair and makeup. The punk-hair mixed with the 90’s matte and glossy makeup created a look made for an amazing night out!

Of course, we could not leave backstage without talking to some of the models. All were happy to describe the looks they were going to be donning down the runway. We also found out some of their routines for prepping for fashion shows.

Watch the video below to get the full interviews and overview of the Academy Of Art Spring 2018 show.

Special thanks to: Simon Ungless (Executive Director of the School of Fashion), Elena Eberhard (Public Relations & Special Events Manager for the School of Fashion), Victor Cembellin (Senior Artist at MAC Cosmetics), Jon Reyman (Hair Stylist and Founder of Spoke & Weal), Stefanie Jessica (BFA Fashion Design), Luis Guillen G. (BFA Fashion Design), Uchechi Anigbogu (BFA Fashion Design), Jie (Robert) Ren (BFA Textile Design), McKaela Christenson (BFA Knitwear Design), Felix Ryan (BFA Fashion Design), Academy of Art University, Kristin Gerbert (KG Photography), Models: August Gonet, Rachel Heath, Marie, and Olivia Moore.