Past Mentors Since 2020
Mentor: BCBG Manhattan Beachwear
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Swimsuits designed by (from left to right): First two designs by Athey Yu, Jingying
Shi, Viri Ramirez, Jingying Shi, Isabella Lopez, and Lea Na.
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BCBG/Manhatten Beachwear awarded Julia Choi for her outstanding work creating a black
fringed cape and a red macrame/fringed bikini ensembles.
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Instructors Aaron Paule (left) and Paul Keng (right) reviewing the student's illustrations
after their presentation.
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An illustration by Soline Gauthier.
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Student, Soline Gauthier, making corrections on the proportions of her swimsuit outfit.
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Student Lea Na, presenting her illustration during a fitting, making sure that her
finished garment looks like her sketch.
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Swimwear ensemble created by student designer Soline Gauthier.
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Gold macrame ensemble designed by Isabella Lopez.
Mentor: MICHI
The Michi award was giving to Rachel Xu for her winning cycling design.
Sailing ensemble designed by Caleb Stern, and cycling set created by Tania Ji.
Boxing uniform created by Johnny Wang, and tennis attire designed by Rei Rego.
Student designs created by Amber Sheng and Emmette De Zubiria.
Group shot of Juniors on the MICHI team. Special thanks to Mr. Kirk Hyde, Otis College
Trustee, for his generous contribution toward the “World Map” printed fabric, donated
for this project.
Rei Rego, showing her finalized design, verifying that the look and proportions of
her original sketch were captured.
Design by Emmette De Zubiria.
Student, Rachel Xu, presents her women’s Cycling outfit for a second fitting, cut
in the final fabrics and ready to be completed for the Scholarship Benefit Fashion
Show.
Mentor: Universal
Student designer, Athey Yu.
Student design work by Natalie Aivazian & Athey Yu.
Student design work by Rachel Xu & Rei Rego.
Student design work by Soline Gauthier.
Student design work by Amber Sheng & Athey Yu.
Student design work by Julia Choi & Natalie Aivazian.
Mood Board created by student, Soline Gauthier.
B. Akerlund, Celebrity Stylist/Costume Designer
Jason Wu, New York based Fashion Designer
Bob Mackie, award-winning Costume Designer
Claire Pettibone (Alumna '89), bridal-wear Designer