Embodying Universal Bodies: Ageing
A new first-year project on the Parsons MFA course tackles societal issues and seeks positive change through fashion design
Parsons MFA: Embodying Universal Bodies
MFA leaders Shelley Fox and JOFF are intent on training inclusive designers. Here’s how.
Shaun Harris Prioritises Backstory Over the Pressures of Originality
The RCA graduate discusses the return of the muse, working with history, and the importance of backstory.
Chloé Nardin: "I really struggle with what the term ‘fashion designer’ implies."
The CSM BA Womenswear graduate discusses her fixation on precision over performance, and the subtle ergonomics of medieval women's clothing.
Fabrice Desvaux de Marigny: When Businessman Meets Beauty Queen
The CSM graduate’s BA collection, featuring tight leather trousers, glitz and tailoring, was inspired by an affair his father had ten years ago.
Priska Morger, Institute of Fashion Design Basel
"There should be less design, but better design."
Bugs Garson: Dressing the letters my grandmother wrote
Parsons MFA graduate Aideen Gaynor discusses ‘Bugs Garson’, her alias-designed collection that brings her grandparents’ love letters to life.
Krystal Paniagua: Exposing the hidden charm of Puerto Rico’s decay
Meet the RCA graduate making garments that document the beautiful imperfections of life in her homeland.
One year out
How well do creative courses prepare students for the reality of post-graduate life? The CSM BA Womenswear class of 2018 share their thoughts.
Hualei Yu: Finding the ‘right’ way through the ‘wrong’ answers
If an Elvis jumpsuit is wrong, then Parsons MFA graduate Hualei Yu doesn’t want to be right
Parsons MFA Fashion 2019: full line-up
Meet the freshest crop of graduates from the New York school’s flagship MFA programme.
