LYRA MAG.

The School of Fashion at Academy of Art University selected thirteen 13 students to debut their Spring 2017 collections at the University's 20th New York Fashion Week show on 9/9/16...at The Arc, Skylight at Moynihan Station/NYC. "Since our first runway presentation at New York Fashion Week in September 2005, the show has grown in size and in the caliber of those in attendance such as retail executives, designers, recruiters, as well as the national and international media," said Dr. Elisa Stephens, President of Academy of Art University.  "We have always been committed to help launch the careers of our students, and are honored to have a platform of this magnitude to present their work." "This season each of designers holds a unique and thoughtful vision," said Simon Ungless, Executive Director of the School of Fashion at Academy of Art University.  "Their collections honor the essence of our industry and carry a conscienti...

Moynihan Station-West 33rd Street, NYC PART 2 ( Part 1 ) A  bit of a maze layout---backstage at the spacious Moynihan Station gave the teams of makeup-hair-and nail artists/technicians-some room to get the models ready, in time-for the Academy of Art University show. Highlights: THE MAKEUP by Victor Cembellin and the MAC PRO Team Groomed brows powdered+brushed, defined contoured cheeks in tawny bronze, black lined upper lids but nothing overly dramatic, neutral-slightly tinted natural lips... Victor Cembellin gives guys powder gets rid of shine A light attachment on an  iPhone...ensures the perfect 'face' when facing the runway lights...that can drown out makeup-even when a natural look is desired. Red carpet and to an extent-HD TV makeup is same--- backstage makeup staple Embryolisse, Evian spray water Bioderma mineral water- great way to remove models tough to remove makeup-maybe layered on from a prior show. ...

PART One The Academy of Art University fashion week runway show was a highlight of this season's (SS'2016) packed NYC schedule. Notably design-wise-coinciding with fashion's gender dressing 'discussions' ---the students offered up magnificently tailored menswear inspirations-for women...and structured minimalist silhouettes for men-that expand upon the traditional ensembles...reminding us of groundbreaking Japanese and Antwerp designers...from the 1980s-1990s. As always-the fabrics and hand-wrought details =mind blowing. SOME HIGHLIGHTS: Everyone gets the 411 on the runway walk...the design students listen up Before the show...we had a chance to chat with many of the student designers-who seemed rather calm to us. Very impressive. r-Liz Li MFA Fashion Design, l-Bom Kim MFA Knitwear Design -crafted the most exquisite women's wear with hand painted flourishes- inspired by traditional Chinese paintings.  Getty Images han...