On September 09, 2014, an evening at the Lincoln Center, the Spring 2015 Collection of the Designers Profiles was presented at The Art Institute Creativity for Life.

Fashion

The stage was set: lights camera, action, music, make-up beat on the models faces, heels on; and they were off and ready to take their places as they strolled down the catwalk/ runway.

Each of the models, respectfully represented the designers with grace and class.

This was surely a night to be remembered for the 13 celebrated designers of the Art Institute of New York City.

The designers were able to bask in the glory of their blood sweat, and tears. They knew it was all worth the many sleepless nights once they heard the “wow’s” and “ahh’s” coming from the audience.

As they reminisce giving birth over and over again to each brilliant new design one after another.

The Art Institute Creativity

Designer: Cecil Dove

“Preparing for this show has been pretty nerve racking, to say the least. This is a big deal and I want to make sure it’s everything it could possibly be.”

Cecil Dove is a graduate, with an Associates of Applied Science, in Fashion Design, from The Art Institute of New York City.

Angelo Rosa

“[Mine is a] youthful, refined, and attainable collection that can be worn for years to come. [It] has a classic elegance which will translate from season to season.”

Jose Medina

“I am working on some new silhouettes and really getting out of my comfort zone with this collection. My fabrics are very delicate and are my biggest challenges at the moment.”

Jose is a graduate, with an Associates of Applied Science, in Fashion Design from The Art Institute of New York City.

Nassim Shadmani

“For this collection [I] have chosen to design each piece utilizing only one seam. It is from this kind of discipline that I will grow as a designer.”

Nassim is a graduate, with an Associates of Applied Science, in Fashion Design, from The Art Institute of New York City.

Joshuan Aponte

“This collection demands a level of cleanliness and perfection in the execution that I know is challenging, but I also know ir will all be worth it.”

Joshuan is a graduate, with an Associates of Applied Science, in Fashion Design, from The Art Institute of New York City.

Kibonen Nfi

“[I’m] glad I am in a position where I can inspire the younger generation [in my home country] and at the same time target a more global market.”

Kibonen is a graduate, with an Associates of Applied Science, in Fashion Design, from The Art Institute of New York City.

Flavia Nunez

“Their is nothing like the feeling of accomplishment and success. Charles and I are doing our best with time management to make sure we can take this collection to a whole new level in our careers.”

Flavia is a graduate, with an Associates of Applied Science, in Fashion Design  from The Art Institute of New York City.

Charles Anthony

“Growing up, the thing to have was a Ralph Lauren Polo shirt and I remember that great feeling when I got my first one. I always wanted to give someone that same feeling.”

Charles is an graduate, an Associates of Applied Science, in Fashion Design, from The Art Institute of New York City

Lavan Chxeidze

“To me, clothing is something that can be transferred into armor; it can help us feel powerful, beautiful, and enigmatic. It can turn fantasy into reality.”

Lavan is a graduate, with an Associates of Applied Science, in Fashion Design, from The Art Institute of New York City.

Yohanna Gursey

“This opportunity is becoming one of the greatest experiences in my fashion career. I am very focused on the development of my garments in order to bring this concept to life.”

Yohanna is a graduate, with an Associates of Applied Science, in Fashion Design, from The Art Institute of New York City.

Michael Tornato

“Once [a] collection is drawn and edited down, I can already envision the garments and the fabrics I want to use based on the way the fabrics move as a person walks in them.”

Michael is a graduate, with an Associates of Applied Science, in Fashion Design, from The Art Institute of New York.

Naressa Shorter

“The woman who wears my garments [will]  turn heads, as each design deserves a second look.”

Nareesa is a graduate, with an Associates of Applied Science, in Fashion Design, from The Art Institute of New York City.

Tory Van Thompson

“It’s really important that my work is cohesive and accurately represents me. It’s an exciting challenge to be tasked with, but it’s a heavy one.”

Tory is a graduate, with an Associates of Applied Science, in Fashion Design, from The Art Institute of New York City.