Past Mentors

Past Mentors Since 2020

Mentor: BCBG Manhattan Beachwear

Swimsuits designed by (from left to right): First two designs by Athey Yu, Jingying Shi, Viri Ramirez, Jingying Shi, Isabella Lopez, and Lea Na.
Swimsuits designed by (from left to right): First two designs by Athey Yu, Jingying Shi, Viri Ramirez, Jingying Shi, Isabella Lopez, and Lea Na.
BCBG/Manhatten Beachwear awarded Julia Choi for her outstanding work creating a black fringed cape and a red macrame/fringed bikini ensembles.
BCBG/Manhatten Beachwear awarded Julia Choi for her outstanding work creating a black fringed cape and a red macrame/fringed bikini ensembles.
Instructors Aaron Paule (left) and Paul Keng (right) reviewing the student's illustrations after their presentation.
Instructors Aaron Paule (left) and Paul Keng (right) reviewing the student's illustrations after their presentation.
An illustration by Soline Gauthier.
An illustration by Soline Gauthier.
Student, Soline Gauthier, making corrections on the proportions of her swimsuit outfit.
Student, Soline Gauthier, making corrections on the proportions of her swimsuit outfit.
Student Lea Na, presenting her illustration during a fitting, making sure that her finished garment looks like her sketch.
Student Lea Na, presenting her illustration during a fitting, making sure that her finished garment looks like her sketch.
Swimwear ensemble created by student designer Soline Gauthier.
Swimwear ensemble created by student designer Soline Gauthier.
Gold macrame ensemble designed by Isabella Lopez.
Gold macrame ensemble designed by Isabella Lopez.

Mentor: MICHI

The Michi award was giving to Rachel Xu for her winning cycling design.
The Michi award was giving to Rachel Xu for her winning cycling design.
Mentor: MICHI
Sailing ensemble designed by Caleb Stern, and cycling set created by Tania Ji.
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.
Boxing uniform created by Johnny Wang, and tennis attire designed by Rei Rego.
Student designs created by Amber Sheng and Emmette De Zubiria.
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.
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.
Rei Rego, showing her finalized design, verifying that the look and proportions of her original sketch were captured.
Design by Emmette De Zubiria.
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.
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 NBC

B. Akerlund, Celebrity Stylist/Costume Designer

B. Akerlund, Celebrity Stylist/Costume Designer

Jason Wu

Jason Wu, New York based Fashion Designer

Bob Mackie

Bob Mackie, award-winning Costume Designer

Claire Pettibone

Claire Pettibone (Alumna '89), bridal-wear Designer

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