Origins of Belief: Academy of Art University’s 2025 Spring Fashion Show

The 2025 Runway Show introduces the groundbreaking work of 17 of our school’s finest fashion and textile designers presenting a wide range of unique and wildly creative collections. The show features a powerful mix of themes: the challenges of neurodiversity, religious faith, the trauma of abuse, the majesty of our natural world, the inspiring world of sports, and many more—all brought to life through innovative materials and stunning fabrics. Collectively, there is also a clear focus on the importance of sustainability. 

Over the past nine months, these designers have pushed boundaries—creatively and personally—to arrive at this auspicious moment. The work on display represents untold hours of research, discovery, ideation, creation, and refinement; it rivals anything you might see on the runways of New York, Paris, or Milan.

Watch The 2025 Spring Fashion Show Livestream

May 8, 2025 at 7:00PM PDT

Read the stories behind these talented student designers. Select an image to uncover the inspirations behind their collections.

Cailee Pupecki Student
Cailee Lola Grayhorse Pupecki
BFA Fashion Design
Chase Duval-Champagne Student
Chase Duval-Champagne
MFA Fashion Design
Claudia Ayleen Nicholas Student
Claudia Ayleen Nicholas
BFA Textile Design
Devashree Jhaveri  Student
Devashree Jhaveri
BFA Fashion Design
Dominic Godina Student
Dominic Godina
BFA Knitwear Design
Dongying
Jiang  Student
Dongying Jiang
BFA Fashion Design
Emma Latham Student
Emma Latham
BFA Fashion Design
Gigi Youngbauer Student
Gigi Youngbauer
BFA Textile Design
Haemi Lee Student
Haemi Lee
BFA Fashion Design
Hannah Kim  Student
Hannah Kim
BFA Fashion Design
Kendra Rae
Kendra Rae
BFA Fashion Design
Kira Chen
Kira Chen
BFA Fashion Design
 Yujing Wang
 Student
Yujing Wang
MFA Fashion Design
 Martharine Anne
Olivia Jabo Student
Martharine Anne Olivia Jabo
MFA Fashion Design
Mel Lamore Student
Mel Lamore
MFA Fashion Design
Patric Yikun Wang Student
Patric Yikun Wang
MFA Costume Design
Vanda Ouyang Student
Vanda Ouyang
BFA Fashion Design

Road to Sustainable Fashion

Lydia Buesgens (BFA, Fashion Design) gives us a sneak peak at her senior thesis collection. Armed with the tools and skills to make an impact on the fashion industry, Lydia focuses on the future of fashion and designing environmentally sustainable clothing.

Fashion Courses

Academy of Art University’s School of Fashion offers degree options that span the fashion career spectrum: marketing, visual merchandising, journalism, communications, styling, and product development. Our graduates are skilled, experienced, and connected—fully prepared to forge their unique identities in the fashion industry.

Runway Rewind: A Look Back at Past Fashion Shows

The School of Fashion has been hosting the Graduation Fashion Show since 2011 when the designs of Academy students first graced the runways of New York Fashion Week. For over a decade now, the Academy’s captivating showcases have featured the next generation of fashion designers and cutting-edge trends. Explore the artistry and craftsmanship and see how an Academy fashion education translates into magic on the runway.

San Francisco 2022

New York Fashion Week 2019

San Francisco 2019

New York Fashion Week 2018

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