Thomas Gaddis

SCAD-Atlanta Graduate student, Thomas Gaddis, is a name to remember.  He is going very far with his designs.

He also excels in make-up artistry

You can check him out on Facebook and on Model Mayhem at http://www.modelmayhem.com/hepaintz

Shamika Maxie

SCAD-Atlanta Graduate student Shamika Maxie is on her way to the top with her fashion illustrations and designs. You can check her out on Facebook.

Inspiration

I was checking out the site of Irina Ivanova and her work is phenomenal.  She has works in watercolor, black and white and other mediums.  You can check out the rest of her work at http://www.fashion-accent.com/fashion_art.html

SCAD Graduate Fashion Designer - Mengjie Di

Savannah College of Art and Design-Savannah Alumna, Mengjie Di, exemplifies mastery skills in all aspects of design. Mengjie is a fine example of the quality and level SCAD expects from their students. Since, graduation Mengjie is now designing full-time in Atlanta.

We absolutely love, love, love her fashion illustrations and we had to post some of the best drawings you will see in the industry.  Remember you seen it here first on Graduate Fashion at SCAD.  So, please be sure to keep an eye out for Mengjie Di as she continues to dominate the industry in design as well as fashion illustration.

BACKSTAGE DOLCE&GABBANA WOMAN FASHION SHOW WINTER 2011

Ever wondered, how it is behind the scene's of a fashion show?...  Try crazed, insane, with an adrenaline rush that keeps you coming back season after season.  Thats just how it was at the Dolce & Gabbana F/W 2011 Show, however they made it look effortlessly.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emL92J7_3cQ&feature=PlayList&p=06870134475DD821&playnext=1&index=6

SCAD Fashion graduate to be featured on "Project Runway"

2010 SCAD Fashion graduate April Johnson will be one of the contestants for the upcoming season of "Project Runway".  This is one of her garments above.  Full story can be found at http://www.scad.edu/news/2010/april-johnston.cfm

Works of Alexandra Compain-Tissier

Here is a fashion illustration by illustrator Alexandra Compain-Tissier.  Her stuff is amazing.  Other works can be viewed on her website, http://www.alexandracompaintissier.com.

Michael Bastian creates womenswear line Gant

Menswear designer Michael Bastian creates luxury womenswear line titled "Gant", inspired by Marilyn Monroe and the "geeky" men in her life.  Collection is a creation of menswear and womenswear merged together in one line.  Full story can be found at http://0-www.wwd.com.library.scad.edu/markets-news/bastian-sets-gant-women-s-line-3186777.

Jazz Age Dance Party, Pt. 1 and 2 in Governor Island, NY

I was checking out Satorialist and came across the blog of the Jazz Age Dance Party in NYC.  Love the outfits that are shown.

Arnold Scaasi Closing Made-to-Order Business after 55 years

Arnold Scaasi, famous dress designer often described as "New York's last great couturier" has decided to close his custom dress business after 55 years to focus on his costume jewelry line, which is sold on HSN.  In addition to selling his costume jewelry line, there is also talk of another book being written about him, following his 1996 autobiography, "A Cut Above the Rest" and a 2004 memoir titled "Women I Have Dressed (and Undressed).

Here are some pictures of his custom designs throughout the years

The full article can be found at http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/22/fashion/22ROW.html?_r=1&ref=style

Meret Ann - Fashion Designer - SCAD

Simply Amazing!

Paris Fashion Week Heats up on the Runways

Balmain. Hermes. Givenchy. Sophia Kokosalaki. all heat up the runways at Paris Fashion Week A/W 2010.  A mixture of men's wear and classic glam. Totally HOT!

Thought Provoking Photograph

I just had to share this amazing photo of Dubai.  In fact, it is the largest photo to date.  It is amazing how the zoom works.  Enjoy!http://gigapan.org/gigapans/fullscreen/48492/

Simple, but Chic

As I was searching for new fashion trends, I was amazed to find these simple, but chic ensembles pictured above.  What I love the most about these pieces is you do not have to spend all of your money to look good.  You can take old garments and mix them with your new garments and still have a timeless look.  What do you think of these looks?