Wenhan Yuan, M.F.A. Fashion Design Wenhan Yuan was born in Yanji Jinlin, China. After completing her B.F.A. in Fashion Design, she worked as a visual merchandising intern at Yanbian International Department Store.She also has experience working as a freelance fashion designer at creative MPK studio in Yanji,...

Livia Bianda, B.F.A. Menswear Design Livia Bianda was born and raised in Jakarta, Indonesia. She has immersed herself in the design world, serving as the menswear intern at Alexander Wang in New York, assisting Academy of Art University seniors with their 2014 graduation collections and contributing...

Mehrzad Hemati, M.F.A. Fashion Design Mehrzad Hemati hails from Tehran, Iran. Before coming to Academy of Art University Hemati launched her own women’s ready-to-wear label, Mezza, and while pursuing her graduate studies she has interned at Yigal Azrouël in New York. Hemati’s Spring 2016...

Liz Li, M.F.A. Fashion Design Liz Li was born in Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China, and grew up in Shanghai, China. While in Shanghai, Li worked as a design assistant at PCCS Garment Co. Ltd, and as print designer for Zhuang Rong Qipao Co. Ltd. Li’s experience in the United States includes...

Ruone Yan, B.F.A. Menswear Design Ruone Yan was born and raised in Chongqing, China. As an undergraduate, Yan’s work has been shown at the School of Fashion’s 2015 Graduation Fashion Show in San Francisco. Yan’s menswear collection was inspired by the Cephalotus, also known as the Venus...

Academy of Art University Presented Spring 2016 Collections During 10th Anniversary Showing at New York Fashion Week. On Friday, September 11th, eight designers from the School of Fashion at Academy of Art University presented their thesis collections at New York Fashion Week. The Spring 2016 show marked...