Creative Mind Podcast Bonus Episode – Ilse Metchek Talks Serious Business of Fashion

(by Bobby Brill) This bonus episode of Creative Mind features Ilse Metchek, the President of the California Fashion Association to discuss the business of fashion.

Spring Show 2019 Retrospective – Fashion & Design

Fashion and Design—two of the core subjects taught at Academy of Art University, offering a clear opportunity to showcase one’s creativity and technical skills. It’s definitely a show wherever these…

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Urban Knight Front and Center: Sofia Ragona Reveals Why She Picked Art U

Urban Knight Sofia Ragona goes after her goals equally hard on the tennis court and in her fashion marketing class. But before all that, how did she find her way to Academy of Art University?

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Female Leaders in Art and Design: Alina Bokovikova

Academy of Art University takes this opportunity to honor our female faculty members in this Female Leaders in Art and Design video series. For the first episode, we present Alina Bokovikova.

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5 Types of Classes You’ll Find in a Fashion Degree Program

For those who love clothes, accessories, and the human form, studying fashion might be a no-brainer. But if design isn’t your forte, a fashion degree could also open doors for you in fashion…

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School of Fashion Lands in Fashionista’s Top 25 Worldwide Rankings

What better gift to receive this holiday season than recognition and validation from people who matter most! The School of Fashion landed in the Top 25 worldwide rankings of Fashionista, and it’s…

5 Famous Fashion Art Directors Shaping the Fabric of the Industry

Fashion creative directors play an important role in coming up with design concepts. Learn more about some famous fashion creative directors. 

Runway Inspo: Notable Fashion Designers in 2020

From top brands in the industry to up and coming players, here are some fashion designers to keep note of next year.

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Call for Submission: Fashion Scholarships Up for Grabs From Gucci x CFDA

What: Gucci Changemakers x CFDA Scholars by Design AwardWho: Graduating High School Seniors/ Currently Enrolled Undergraduate Bachelor’s Degree Students Deadline: December 31, 2019, 11:59PM…

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RSVP: Academy of Art Fashion New York Fashion Week Graduate Show

What: Academy of Art University New York Fashion Week Graduate ShowWhen: September 8, 2019, SundayWhere: Skylight on Vesey, 300 Vesey St., New YorkRSVPWatch Livestream