Rocco Leo Gaglioti of Fashion News Live at the Academy of Art University...
Rocco Leo Gaglioti of Fashion News Live interviews J. Alexander at the Academy of Art University Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week show Rocco Leo Gaglioti is the creator, producer, and host of Fashion News...
View ArticleInterview With Fashion Photographer Waldo Pretorius
International photographer and videographer Waldo Pretorius captured the beautiful chaos back stage during the Academy of Art University Fashion Show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week (MBFW) in New York....
View ArticleIndustry Spotlight: Raoul Shah
Image courtesy of Ra0ul Shah Keanan Duffty talks to Raoul Shah, a visionary strategic thinker with over 20 years of experience in marketing and communications for many global fashion and fashion...
View ArticleStudent Spotlight: Meg Busacca
Image courtesy of Meg Busacca Meg Busacca is an Academy of Art University Fashion student. We asked Meg about her inspirations, personal style and her biggest fashion faux pas (spoiler, it’s UGG...
View ArticleGet to Know the School of Fashion’s PR/Editorial Interns!
Ever wonder what it’s like to intern within a Public Relations Office? This semester’s PR gals dish about their internship in Academy of Art University School of Fashion Public Relations and Special...
View Article2014 Graduation Fashion Show Designers: Leo Lee, Marcia Amandary and Morgan...
We are so thrilled for the designers that will be showing their collections this year at the 2014 Academy of Art University Graduation Fashion Show! As the day of show quickly approaches, the designers...
View Article2014 Graduation Fashion Show Designers: Tony Wloch, Annie Abby, and Esther Shim
“My silhouettes are based on classic Americana, but made fresh and functional with an infusion of trends from the current outdoor activewear market.” Tony Wloch Tony Wloch, BFA Fashion Design student,...
View Article2014 Graduation Fashion Show Designers: Jordan Epstein, Sheni Moshabesha, and...
“I created a collection for both girls and boys because I think there is a gap in the market for interesting, unisex clothing.” Jordan Epstein Jordan Epstein, BFA Fashion Design student, grew up in San...
View ArticleThe Missonis: A Family Affair at the Academy of Art School of Fashion Symposium
Rosita, Angela and Margherita Missoni with the President of the Academy of Art University, Dr. Elisa Stephens, at the luncheon that followed the Fashion Symposium on May 7th, 2014. Photo by Drew...
View ArticleTrend & Style Discussion: Hersha Steinbock and SF Chronicle writer Carolyne...
Carolyne Zinko Academy of Art University fashion students were recently treated to a passionate discussion of all things fashion, trends, and the “new world of fashion journalism” between San Francisco...
View ArticleStudent Spotlight: Ghazaleh Khalifeh – Innate Talent
There are many people that require dedicated effort to hone their talents. This commonality reigns true for so many, and while it doesn’t lessen their talents, it demonstrates the amount of hard work...
View ArticleIndustry Spotlight: Henry Rollins
Image courtesy of Henry Rollins Keanan Duffty talks to Henry Rollins, the former frontman of the hardcore punk band Black Flag. Rollins is also a writer, journalist, publisher, comedian, activist,...
View ArticleStudent Spotlight: Daniel Leidheiser
Image courtesy of Daniel Leidheiser Originally from Catawba Island, Ohio, Daniel Leidheiser moved to San Francisco to earn his BFA in Textile Design. Daniel’s rebellious designs and natural talent...
View ArticleIndustry Spotlight: John Bartlett
Image courtesy of The North Shore Animal League Keanan Duffty talks with John Bartlett who, apart from being a genuinely lovely guy, is an extremely talented designer and dedicated supporter of the...
View ArticleDon’t Miss Out! “Your Career, Our Advice” Seminar This Friday!
Image via Google.com Whether you’re a recent grad or still have a few semesters to go, planning for your post-college employment is one of the most important things you can do. Not sure about where to...
View ArticleIndustry Spotlight: James LaForce
For Academy of Art University students who wish to enter the world of Fashion publicity, LaForce + Stevens is one of the premier agencies to work for. James LaForce directs a wide range of...
View ArticleIndustry Spotlight: Dana Thomas
Image courtesy of John Shearer Keanan Duffty talks to Dana Thomas, author of the New York Times bestseller “Deluxe: How Luxury Lost Its Luster. Thomas is a contributing editor for WSJ, the Wall Street...
View ArticleJonathan Cheung: The Denim Director
Jonathan Cheung In the Fall of 2013, Jonathan Cheung, Head of Design for Levi Strauss & Co, kindly addressed a class of Academy of Art University Product Development students in the Fashion...
View ArticleThe Search for “True Love”
In the recent years of my career development, I have often wrestled with one question: What would I really love to do in the future? My name is Doreen Du, born in Paris and raised in Taipei, Taiwan....
View ArticleMBFW Spring 2015 Designer Spotlight: Mia Jianxia Ji
Another Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week is nearly upon us! As our September 6th Spring 2015 fashion show draws nearer we’ll be featuring profiles of the designers on the blog. Tune in weekly as we share the...
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