Syracuse University 2016 Fashion Show
Syracuse University 2016 Fashion Show Debuted in New York City, last week at the Lubin House. Syracuse’s Fashion Design Program is part of the School of Design in the College of Visual and Performing Arts.
This year, 10 student designers were recognized, with 8 six-piece collections being shown in NYC!
About the Program:
Focused on design and creative development the four-year Bachelors of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) Fashion Design Program at Syracuse University is an idea-driven, craft-based course of study that emphasizes design concept development equally with technical skill development. It offers an intellectually stimulating environment with a global perspective coupled with practical and theoretical skills, technology and the study of cultural context in which fashion exists to provide a broad based knowledge of the business of the fashion industry.
Featured Designers:
- Nicole Brown
- Victoria Harding
- Meicheng Jia
- Michelle VanDyke
- Brittany Stanzki
- Nicole Wezowicz
- Abigail Wile
- Huanhuan Zhang
The event was also the book launch for ‘Vintage Details; a Fashion Sourcebook’ by Syracuse professor Jeffrey Mayer and London based Basia Szkutnica with photos by Stephen Sartori, and all three were in attendance. The book was published by Laurence King, is available on Amazon and features the Syracuse University costume collection called the ‘Sue Ann Genet Costume Collection.’
Also in attendance was Professor Todd Conover, Supermodel Emme and President of TRUE Model Management, Dale Noelle.
Fashion Without Limits:
‘Fashion Without Limits’ represents a collaboration between Syracuse’s Fashion Design Program and iconic supermodel and entrepreneur, Emme ’85, to launch a design initiative that promotes the creation of size 12+ designs in the junior year through a special competition. ‘Fashion Without Limits’ (FWL) was created in direct response to a need for increased availability of sizes 12+ within the fashion industry.
The SC 2016 Fashion NYC Fashion Show
Nicole Brown
Inspiration: “My senior collection is inspired by the building in Barcelona, Spain, specifically by the architect Antoni Gaudi. The pieces reflect the organic, feel, curves, and colors of Gaudi’s work. I wanted to express the interesting Visual appeal of his work in my collection.”
Victoria Harding
Inspiration: Not Given
Meicheng Jia
Inspiration: “My senior collection explores the nature of water. Water is perceived as a calm and gentle figure, which allows it to be incorporated in people’s everyday life as well as in nature. In my collection, I’m aiming to present the figure, shape and texture of water that best represent their calmness.”
Michelle VanDyke
Inspiration: My collection is based on the idea of brokenness and constriction, and furthermore the idea that beauty can be found even through these.
Brittany Stanzki
Inspiration: “My senior collection reflects authenticity, the freedom to ‘step out of the box’ and be bold. I explored the many facets of mens fashion, utilizing those styles to design an original and unique women line. These styles are meant to portray a sense of individuality.”
Nicole Wezowicz
Inspiration: “My collection is inspired by black and white nature scenes of mountains, trees and fog reflected over water. I was drawn to these nature landscapes for their eerie and mysterious mood. These images are the main focus of my designs after they were manipulated and reflected to be made into prints.”
Abigail Wile
Inspiration: “Paper artist Richard Sweeney has been the main source of inspiration for my collection. I channeled his traditional folding and manipulation techniques to create architectural designs that challenge the conventional idea of clothing. My goal is to create innovative, sculptural forms that integrate seamlessly with the body.”
Huanhuan Zhang
Inspiration: “My collection is all about modern, future and geometric.”
TRUE models Melinda, Asia, Jakaliene, Hope, Tricia, and Lex walked in the runway show.
BTS of the Process:
