NEW YORK FASHION WEEK: ACADEMY OF ART UNIVERSITY: YOUNG JUN RYU COLLECTION FALL/WINTER 2008/2009 MENSWEAR RUNWAY REVIEW
February 9, 2008
The School of Fashion at Academy of Art University presented their Fall 2008 collections of recent graduates during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. Two menswear collections were included. This post focuses on designer Young Jun Ryu.
Jun’s is a textile designer who came up with innovative textiles which were put into a collaborative collection by designers Jaime Cole, Desiree Daniels, Lauren Hume, Johanna Hatzenbuehler, Anne Jones, Muriel Jordan, Kara Laricks, Aurelie Martin-Chiari and Warot Subsrisunjai.
Jun’s textile prints on wool, cotton and faux fur were inspired by the artwork, nature and geometric shapes of Dutch graphic artist, M.C. Escher’s artwork. The faux fur in particular made for an interesting use of color and texture by Jun’s iron pressing the material and manipulating it to his desired effect.
The collection consisted of deep v-neck jumpsuits, cowl neck silk sweaters and coated faux fur vests and overcoats. A Marvin the Martian motif was seen on tee-shirt and hats.
Photo credit: Randy Brooke
I thought this line was AWESOME!!! I loved the whole Marvin the Martain theme, very creative!!!