UP-AND-COMING TALENT FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF ATLANTA DAZZLES WITH AVANT GARDE DESIGNS
The fashion industry is obsessed with what’s new and what’s next. One of the places shaping the next generation of innovators is The Art Institute of Atlanta, located in Dunwoody. “Our school is a complete creative institution,” explains Octavius Terry, AIA’s Fashion Program chair. “Students get to collaborate creatively with other students, not only in fashion, but in our other degree programs such as culinary, photography, graphic and web, interior design, media arts and animation, just to name a few. [Interacting with] other creatives who have a different eye has often proven successful.” Students hail from around the world—from Atlanta and other farther-flung places like Africa and South America—bringing diverse perspectives to the uber-creative designs you’ll find here.
PHOTOS: Sara Hanna
PHOTOGRAPHY ASSISTANT: Dara Dyer STUDENT PHOTOGRAPHY ASSISTANT: Monica Naranjo MAKE-UP: Sarai Mateo, Julian Reynolds HAIR: Vincent Bell WARDROBE STYLING: Octavius Terry WARDROBE ASSISTANTS: Tyler Shelley, Carlton Lee Jr. MODELS: Lindsay, Lachelle and Myers from Select Model Management
Clothing by AIA student Nabila Bergwijn from Suriname, South America
Clothing by AIA student Nabila Bergwijn from Suriname, South America; Christina Brampti necklace ($145), available at Susan Lee; Jimmy Choo Minori 100 Cuoio Croc Embossed Leather Ankle Boots ($1,095), available at Jimmy Choo.
Clothing by AIA student Jessica Holland from Norfolk, Virginia
Clothing by AIA student Jessica Holland from Norfolk, Virginia; Cindy Jewelry earrings ($94), available at Susan Lee.
Clothing by AIA student Patrick Bender from Atlanta
Clothing by AIA student Patrick Bender from Atlanta; Rolex 36mm DateJust Iced Out ($12,500), available at Antwerp Diamonds of Buckhead; shoes, stylist’s own.
Clothing by AIA student Cecilia Richardson from the Bronx, New York City
Clothing by AIA student Cecilia Richardson from the Bronx, New York City; Rolex Submariner with Diamond Bezel and Dial ($12,500), available at Antwerp Diamonds of Buckhead; Jimmy Choo Merle 100 Black Soft Calf Leather Block Heel Ankle Boots ($1,050), available at Jimmy Choo.
Clothing by AIA student Khali Gilchrest from Chicago, Illinois
Clothing by AIA student Khali Gilchrest from Chicago, Illinois; Cindy Jewelry earrings ($144), available at Susan Lee; Jimmy Choo Bryelle 65 Black Calf Leather Block Heel Ankle Boots ($950), available at Jimmy Choo.
Clothing by AIA student Patrick Bender from Atlanta
Clothing by AIA student Patrick Bender from Atlanta; Rolex 36mm 18k Yellow Gold Presidential ($14,000), available at Antwerp Diamonds of Buckhead; shoes, stylist’s own.
Clothing by AIA student Shakara Clinkscale from Little Rock, Arkansas
Clothing by AIA student Shakara Clinkscale from Little Rock, Arkansas; Zzan Jewelry necklace ($178), available at Susan Lee; Jimmy Choo Levin 85 Black Leather Point-Toe Ankle Boots with Lace-up Ribbon Back ($498), available at Jimmy Choo.
Clothing by AIA student Sean Fishback from Atlanta
Clothing by AIA student Sean Fishback from Atlanta; Jimmy Choo Inca/M Black Croc-Embossed Leather Technical Trainers with Shearling Lining ($498), available at Jimmy Choo.
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