Yolanda Chiu, MFA Jewelry and Metal Art, was born and grew up in Taipei, Taiwan. Before studying at in the Academy of Art University, she worked as jeweler and graphic designer in Taiwan and founded her private label Yolanda C Studio.
Her collection of acrylic glasses feature western decorative patterns, and baroque laser cut forms in flashy pop-art colors bring playful accents to two of the designers’ collections in the show.
This is the 20th Showing of the Academy of Art at New York Fashion Week. This season, the School of Fashion at Academy of Art University selected thirteen 13 students to debut their Spring 2017 collections
“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 conscientious connection to textile design, three-dimensional design, tailoring and construction techniques, they honor the essence of our industry. It has been a pleasure for all of us in the School of Fashion to guide them while preserving their individuality and integrity.”
A model walks the runway at the Academy of Art University Spring 2017 Collectuons during New York Fashion Week at The Arc, Skylight at Moynihan Station on September 10, 2016 in New York City.
A model walks the runway at the Academy of Art University Spring 2017 Collectuons during New York Fashion Week at The Arc, Skylight at Moynihan Station on September 10, 2016 in New York City.
A model walks the runway at the Academy of Art University Spring 2017 Collectuons during New York Fashion Week at The Arc, Skylight at Moynihan Station on September 10, 2016 in New York City.
A model walks the runway at the Academy of Art University Spring 2017 Collectuons during New York Fashion Week at The Arc, Skylight at Moynihan Station on September 10, 2016 in New York City.
A model walks the runway at the Academy of Art University Spring 2017 Collectuons during New York Fashion Week at The Arc, Skylight at Moynihan Station on September 10, 2016 in New York City.
A model walks the runway at the Academy of Art University Spring 2017 Collectuons during New York Fashion Week at The Arc, Skylight at Moynihan Station on September 10, 2016 in New York City.
A model walks the runway at the Academy of Art University Spring 2017 Collectuons during New York Fashion Week at The Arc, Skylight at Moynihan Station on September 10, 2016 in New York City.
A model walks the runway at the Academy of Art University Spring 2017 Collectuons during New York Fashion Week at The Arc, Skylight at Moynihan Station on September 10, 2016 in New York City.
A model walks the runway at the Academy of Art University Spring 2017 Collectuons during New York Fashion Week at The Arc, Skylight at Moynihan Station on September 10, 2016 in New York City.
Photos courtesy of Academy of Art University
Yolanda Chiu, MFA Jewelry and Metal Art, was born and grew up in Taipei, Taiwan. Before studying at in the Academy of Art University, she worked as jeweler and graphic designer in Taiwan and founded her private label Yolanda C Studio.
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