FashionFashion JournalismInternshipsInterviewsMerchandisingMFA StudentsSan FranciscoStudent Spotlight·August 5, 2014The Search for “True Love”In the recent years of my career development, I have often wrestled with one question: What would I really love... Read More
AnnouncementsNewsNewsroom·August 1, 2014Gladys Perint Palmer assumes new role as EVP of Artistic Development, Simon Ungless named Executive Director of the School of FashionSan Francisco, CA, August 1, 2014 – Academy of Art University is pleased to announce Gladys Perint Palmer will assume... Read More
Art & CultureEventsFashionMiscellaneousSan FranciscoStyle·July 30, 2014Summer Style Soiree Hosted by StyleLendLuxury dress rental service StyleLend hosts an intimate gathering for customers in new location. On Tuesday, July 22, luxury dress... Read More
Art & CultureBFA StudentsDesignersFashionFashion JournalismFashion StylingIndustry SpotlightInspirationInstructorsInterviewsJobsMerchandisingMFA StudentsMiscellaneousSan FranciscoSpecial GuestsSpecial ProjectsStyleTechnologyTrends·July 24, 2014Jonathan Cheung: The Denim DirectorIn the Fall of 2013, Jonathan Cheung, Head of Design for Levi Strauss & Co, kindly addressed a class of... Read More
DesignersFashionIndustry SpotlightMiscellaneousNewsSan FranciscoSpecial ProjectsStyleTrendsVideo·July 23, 2014Recommended Watching: WSJ explores “Why Wedding Dresses Are So Expensive”The exorbitant cost of wedding dresses is something society seems to accept unquestioningly. Wedding dresses can cost thousands of dollars,... Read More
AnnouncementsArtAwardsBFA StudentsContestsFashionInspirationMFA StudentsSan FranciscoSpecial ProjectsTextile DesignTextilesTrends·July 17, 2014Xing Liu and Karina Rasmussen Take Top Honors in Stylesight Contest!We’re excited to announce that MFA Textile Design student Xing Liu has won first place and BFA Textile Design student... Read More
Alumni UpdateArt & CultureCoutureDesignersEventsFashionFashion JournalismFashion StylingMiscellaneousSan FranciscoSpecial ProjectsStudent SpotlightStyleTrends·July 8, 2014Luxe and Leather Make for Non-Traditional Uniforms at Dirty Habit SFWhen Dirty Habit, a new restaurant and bar in San Francisco, went looking for hostess-wear and uniforms that fit their... Read More
Alumni UpdateCultureDesignersFashionFashion JournalismFashion StylingIndustry SpotlightInspirationInstruct/InfluenceJobsMerchandisingMiscellaneousNewsPhotographySan FranciscoSpecial GuestsSpecial ProjectsStyleTechnologyTrends·July 7, 2014The #GIRLBOSS of Nasty GalIn only a few years, Nasty Gal has grown into an online retail phenomenon with a progressive fashion-forward following and... Read More
BFA StudentsDesignersEventsFashionFashion StylingIllustrationInspirationInstructorsInterviewsMerchandisingSan FranciscoSpecial ProjectsStudent SpotlightStyleTextile DesignTextiles·June 22, 2014Student Spotlight: Daniel LeidheiserOriginally from Catawba Island, Ohio, Daniel Leidheiser moved to San Francisco to earn his BFA in Textile Design. Daniel’s rebellious... Read More
AnnouncementsArtArt & CultureAwardsDesignersFashionNewsSpecial Guests·June 17, 2014Congratulations to Dame Zandra Rhodes!Last week, fashion designer Zandra Rhodes was appointed Dame Zandra Rhodes for services to British fashion and textiles in the Queen’s... Read More
FashionFashion JournalismInstruct/InfluenceInstructorsInterviewsLectureMiscellaneousSan FranciscoSpecial GuestsStyle·May 23, 2014Trend & Style Discussion: Hersha Steinbock and SF Chronicle writer Carolyne ZinkoAcademy of Art University fashion students were recently treated to a passionate discussion of all things fashion, trends, and the “new... Read More
AwardsDesignersEventsFashionKnitwearStyleTextile DesignTextilesVideo·May 16, 2014School of Fashion’s May 2014 Graduation Fashion Show Video!Here is the video from the Academy of Art School of Fashion May 2014 Graduation Fashion Show! Enjoy! Congratulations to... Read More