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Academy Of Art Spring 2018 Fashion Show

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Photo: Kristin Gerbert/ KG Photography

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 DESIGNERS

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.  

  • Zixuan (Stella) Quan (BFA Fashion Design) Lulu Hui-Ju Tsai (BFA Knitwear Design)

Photos: Kristin Gerbert/ KG Photography

HAIR & MAKEUP

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!

THE MODELS

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.

FULL VIDEO

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.

SAVAGE X FENTY: A Hymn to Body Positivity by #badgalriri

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By Katerina Stamatopoulou, MA Fashion Journalism Academy of Art University

@katrinst

Rihanna continues her success in the fashion industry by dropping a lingerie collection for all body types.

Savage x Fenty collage by Katerina Stamatopoulou.

“Didn’t they tell you?” posted Rihanna on her Instagram account mid-April. The caption appeared underneath a zoomed-in, ultra-sexy photo of her wearing a peachy pink bra. It was a really enigmatic photo that raised a lot of speculation.

After notable collaborations with fashion and beauty brands, such as Manolo Blahnik, Dior, Puma, and MAC, she decided to create her own beauty line. FENTY beauty by Rihanna was successfully launched last fall, catering to all skin tones and types. But, now she surprises us with a new lingerie line, Savage x Fenty. It is scheduled to launch on May 11th. Rihanna has become a legitimate fashion and beauty mogul who believes that all women should love their bodies. Her brands are proof, and lots of her fans truly appreciate this.

 

savages come in all shapes and sizes!! ya ready? @savagexfenty MAY.11.2018

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Audrey Ritchie, a plus size model, recently showed up in a short video on RiRi’s Instagram account, wearing Savage x Fenty lingerie to give the viewer a sneak peek of what to expect.

Like FENTY Beauty, it appears to encompass all types of women. Besides the colors and the design of the collection, what matters the most is the wide range of sizes from XS to 3XL. Savage x Fenty will be more accessible, and the women who choose to wear it will feel comfortable and confident no matter her body shape.

But, is there a woman who wouldn’t feel beautiful and sexy wearing sensual lingerie and embracing her body just as it is?

 

4 dayz, sis! #DAMN @savagexfenty

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Multi-Tasking Makeup: For when you need to apply on the fly!

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Do you find yourself frantically slapping on makeup in the car, train, bus or whatever mode of transport that won’t get you to your appointment fast enough? Do you end up with makeup smudged all over your face and clothes, rather than it being beautifully applied to all the right places? Fear not of the panda eyes or slapdash army look anymore. We’ve got some fantastic products to show you that, aside from looking stunning on your face, are multi-tasking, portable, and easily applied without the mess.

 

  • Ph: Kendra Spears for Vogue Paris November, 2012. Photographed by Lachlan Bailey, styled by Claire Dhelens, makeup by Yadim Carranza and hair by Rudi Lewis.
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