The project explores how a single one-dimensional strand of yarn can create infinite shapes and how multiple panels can connect and create a three-dimensional garment.” Fashion Career Development Isabella Bowman, a senior in the BFA Knitwear Design program created her collection “String Theory,” using 100% fully fashioned knitwear, “It uses wiry linen yarn and soft cotton yarn, all-natural fibers that can biodegrade, and expresses a natural color palette. All garments were made of 100% upcycled men’s dress shirts, all scraps were repurposed, and the dye and textile work was done by cyanotype – an economical and non-toxic photographic printing formulation. Video by Academy of Art University, sourced from Lydia’s Youtube Channel, HypeblondeīFA Fashion Design student, Lydia Buesgens, and BFA Textile Design student, Sophia Marie Poulous, collaborated on a collection that was committed to minimizing waste in the production process. Through upcycling, repurposing, and natural dying processes, the future generation of fashion is learning to minimize waste in the industry. The Future of Sustainable FashionĪs part of their fashion education, student designers not only learn how to create garments, they are also encouraged to utilize sustainable practices. As the lights went out, the music played, and the spotlight illuminated the runway, we were all transported into the fantastical world of fashion. The landmark building, formerly known as California Hall, has over 90 years of rich and vibrant history, featuring artists like U2, Janis Joplin, The Grateful Dead, and more.Īs President Elisa Stephens addressed the venue and highlighted some of the night’s collections, the energy in the room was undeniable. Hosted at 625 Polk, the Graduation Fashion Show came back to its roots within the fashion school. Guests queued down the block, eagerly awaiting entry into the University’s most anticipated show of the year. The Graduation Fashion Show held by the Fashion School was nothing short of a success for the student designers and new Executive Director, Neil Gilks. Attendance soared at the 2023 Graduation Fashion Show to witness runway designs made by the Fashion school’s graduating class.
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