Reed Krakoff speaks to the packed house. All photos Betty Sze for models.com
Parsons has always been one of fashion’s breeding grounds for new talent: the list of designers who got their start at the famed college is long and illustrious. Names like Marc Jacobs, Anna Sui and Donna Karan all got their start at the NYC institution and this year a whole new set of generation of design innovators are set to graduate into the big leagues. The Parsons Fashion Benefit honored big name alumni like Coach’s Reed Krakoff, but it also served to introduce the world to the work of impressive grads like Jovana Mirabille, Paige Kettering and Jeanne Tasma. The end of year runway show, cast by Edward Kim was an wonderful showcase for fresh design and some of modeling’s freshest faces.
Young models in colorful designs by Serena Chang
Karen Han & Jessica Klinger’s fashion’s kept their models happy
Brazilian Marina from Ford in a John Paul Rangel creation
A colorful lineup from Snehal Bathwal
Close up on a design by Paige Kettering
Fresh designs from Jeanne Tasma and Paige Kettering
RJ King and River Viiperi in designs by Alicia Pang
Corey Baptiste looks cool in Matt Conmy
RJ King in a design by Matt Conmy
A sheer design by Myrtle Quillamor | Relaxed looks by Ali Benaim
Paolla Rahmeier in a print by Jovana Mirabille
Kel Markey in Mia Wright Ross (left) and streamlined designs from Charlie Liebel
Edythe Hughes and Marihenny in elegant designs from Joanna Akkaoui
David Hlinka in T. Young Hwang | Cece Yost in Joanna Akkaoui
Katherine Kim’s bold colors and vintage silhouettes had the crowd oohing
Megan McInerney and Lilian
Kel in a minimalist look from Hugo Tsang
Li Ming and Ulrike in exotic looks from Carmen Chen Wu
RJ King in an appealing design by T. Young Hwang
Corey Baptiste looks at ease in this relaxed leather jacket by T. Young Hwang
River Viiperi and Miles Frank in T. Young Hwang