![Farnaz Golnam, photo by Bob Toy.](https://cdn-fashionschool.pressidium.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/111214_259-682x1024.jpg)
Farnaz Golnam, MFA Fashion Design, was born and raised in Kermanshah, Iran. Before coming to Academy of Art University, Farnaz earned a bachelor degree in Civil Engineering in her home country.
![A look from Farnaz's collection.](https://cdn-fashionschool.pressidium.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/look1-200x300.jpg)
For her Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week collection, Farnaz drew inspiration from the natural and incorporated 3D details from flowers into the garments. The collection has a sculptural quality, which is enhanced by voluminous panels and seam detailing used throughout.
![A look from Farnaz's collection.](https://cdn-fashionschool.pressidium.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/look4-200x300.jpg)
The collection is executed in solid grey and black wool, and features needle felting details that play with viewers’ perception of depth and dimension.
![A look from Farnaz's collection.](https://cdn-fashionschool.pressidium.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/look5-200x300.jpg)
Fashion School Daily: What is fashion to you?
Farnaz Golnam: Fashion to me is making wearable beauty.
FSD: What is your style motto?
FG: My design identity is “creativity plus simplicity” (CPS) and my hands are trained to transfer imagination into beautiful reality.
FSD: Who are your favorite fashion icons and why?
FG: Alexander McQueen, because of his amazing creative talent.