Models pose at the Alon Livne presentation during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2014 at The Hub at The Hudson Hotel on February 10, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Fernanda Calfat/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week)
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Malan Breton Fall 2014
From the press release: On February 11, 2014 at 12 noon at The OUT Hotel -510 West 42 Street, Malan Breton presented his Fall 2014 men’s and women’s collection, a blend royal refinement with a1930’s dance hall style. The rich heritage of majestic England merged with the sensational film “Cabaret”, by Bob Fosse. “This collection uses modern techno fibers, blends of silk, cashmere, wool, fur, leather, intricate beading, and fine embroidery, it fuses these textures in an effort to mix hard and soft elements to create a wearable modern melding of aristocratic glamour, and the edge of the europen cabaret scene of the 1920’s .” explains Malan.
Mingyu Du and Joseph Khawane Fall 2014
Mingyu Du, M.F.A. Fashion Design, collaborated with Joseph Khawane, M.F.A. Textile Design, on a womenswear collection made of unique fabrics including army tent and parachute materials, wool blankets, and cotton canvas. They were inspired by the mod fashions of the 1960s as well as the attitude and freedom of the youth from that period. Originally from Qinhdao, China, Mingyu earned a B.F.A. in Fine Art and Calligraphy and won the National Dragon Cup Painting Calligraphy Competition in Beijing, China. Joseph was born in Fairfax, VA, and grew up in Baltimore, MD. After earning his B.F.A. in Fashion Design, he worked on theatre set and costume design, as well as millinery production. His design internship with Aysha Saeed in NYC inspired him to pursue his M.F.A. degree at Academy of Art University. He drew inspiration from Ghanaian sculptor El Anatsui and Syrian contemporary artist Diana Al-Hadid.
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Jasmine Gonzalez Fall 2014
From the press release:
Jasmine Gonzalez, M.F.A. Fashion and Knitwear Design, grew up in San Jose, CA. Before attending Academy of Art University, she earned a B.S. in Apparel Design and Merchandising. She has interned with design companies N.I.C.E. Collective, gr.dano, Jessica McClintock, and most recently with Rodarte on their Spring 2013 show. Her Fall 2014 womenswear collection includes hand-knitted pieces, hand-made yarns, and hand-dyed velvet, and was inspired by the idea of all cultures combining as one. The main details of her knits were taken from the design of Fabergé eggs, while the oversized silhouettes showcased in her collection were inspired by Jasmine’s reinterpretation of traditional Inuit outerwear.
Earnest Huang and Hong Ni Fall 2014
From the press release: Earnest Huang, MFA Fashion Design, collaborated with Hong Ni, M.F.A. Textile Design, on a Fall 2014 womenswear collection made of natural materials such as leather, wool, and cotton, as well man-made fabrics Phifertex and Viscose. Earnest was born in Taichung, Taiwan where he completed his B.A. in Humanities and Social Sciences. Earnest was inspired by his travels to Hong Kong. Hong is from Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China, and holds a B.F.A. in Textile Design and an M.F.A. in Textile Interior Design and Fashion Trend Research. Her many accomplishments include earning the 2010 Chinese National Art Exhibition Award, teaching at her undergraduate alma mater, and being the chief designer for two fashion companies, LingLuoHui and Dacheng Cityscape Design LLC. While a student at Academy of Art University, her 3.78 GPA earned her a spot on the President’s Honor List. Her textile designs were inspired by the scale and fine details of aerial view photography and contour maps of the countryside.
Photos By Randy Brooke. Watch the video here.