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Ethan Chihuan Yang Academy of Art University Graduate Fashion Show

Ethan Chihuan Yang, B.F.A. Fashion Design, was born in Taiwan but raised in Greece, where he attendedthe Tasis Hellenic International High School of Athens. Yang was inspired by the Flemish artist Jan Van Eyck, known for his traditional approach, which led Yang to go back to basics – focusing on the silhouette, cut, and construction of the garments. The collection was constructed using leather and wool.

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Erica Laba Academy of Art University Graduate Fashion Show

Erica Laba, B.F.A. Fashion Design, was born in Fort Worth, Texas and raised in Massena, New York where she went to Massena Central High School. Her collection is a collaboration with Textile and Knitwear Design students. Laba was inspired by the silhouettes of early 20th century Gibson girls. She constructed the collection of nipped waists and full skirts using silk organza, and twill in dark shades to mimic slick, city streets after a bought of rain.

Photos by Randy Brooke.

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Stacy Lomman’s Modern World Fall 2012

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Stacy Lomman’s Fall 2012 Collection “Modern World”.
The New York based designer describes her newest line: “I’ve always liked certain styles and designers from the 1960’s, but I gravitate toward the edgy, fashion forward creations from such visionaries as Pierre Cardin, Paco Rabanne and André Courrèges. While they pushed the envelope, at times, in terms of avant-garde, they also focused on clean lines, strong shapes and angles – which is very much in keeping with my design aesthetic.

When I was fifteen, I had a photo of an André Courrèges suit on my wall and I still have this picture today. I can remember being so in love with the graphic quality of the design, the proportion of the pieces, even the photograph made an impression. So, this bone colored suit with black trim became the basis of my Fall 2012 collection.

I wanted to infuse my pieces slightly with a hint of the 1960’s, but I tried to keep them looking fresh and new, like they were meant for 2012, not 1968. That’s why I call the line “modern MOD.” While the use of color blocking and cut outs is very retro, I think I executed these ideas in a new way and I also think that the ultra modern Italian fabrics I used helped to keep things from looking old.”

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Xiang Zhang Fall 2012

Xiang Zhang Fall 2012 collection at Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion week.Originally from Shanghai, China, Xiang Zhang has a very interesting philosophy in fashion? the highest form of beauty can be explained by mathematics. In his collection, Xiang took his inspiration from Plato’s theory of golden ratios, to determine the proportions, number of stitches, and pattern orientation in all of his designs. His flirtation with taupe silk and mohair wool dress immediately caught my attention.
—Vela-Susan Park
See images from the collection in the slideshow below.


Photos provided by Randy Brooke/ Wire Image

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Wu Di Fall 2012

Wu Di Fall 2012 collection at Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion week. Native of Liao Ning providence of China, Wu Di took her inspiration from the work of printmaker Aaron Coleman and his use of geometric shapes. In her collection, she richly embedded angular silhouettes and geometric patterns by using cashmere knits and double-face wool. The mesh of soft ivory and camel colors and more subdued gray and black made the bold crossover patterns to attention.
—Vela-Susan Park
See images from the collection in the slideshow below.


Photos provided by Randy Brooke/ Wire Image