SAIC alum, Rosa Halpern (BFA 2014) was recently featured in the Coveteur fashion magazine. She spoke to the publication about the launch of her Toronto-based label, Namesake, which specializes in customized leather jackets. Halpern's brand is structured around strong female figures, and the jackets carry the names of these women; from Frida Kahlo and Isadora Duncan to Rosa Parks and Yoko Ono.
Halpern decided to pursue fashion at SAIC, because "[SAIC] has a more conceptual approach to fashion. They’re more interested in avant-garde and teaching you how to think like a designer," she says. Read more about Halpern in the article "This Designer Is About to Blow up, and for a Very Good Reason."
July 15, 2020
Student Eliana Batsakis Receives CFDA Design Scholar Award
Three years ago, Eliana Batsakis (BFA 2021) had never used a sewing machine.
July 8, 2020
Faculty Member Nick Cave’s Latest Project Challenges Individuals to Reflect On Their Role in the Proliferation of Racism
This past Juneteenth, Stephanie and Bill Sick Professor of Fashion, Body and Garment Nick Cave and his partner Bob Faust launched Amends, a new community-collaborative project at Facility, their art lab and studio space.
March 18, 2020
Project Runway Crowns SAIC alum Geoffrey Mac Winner
The Chicago Tribune recently featured Geoffrey Mac (BFA 1999), alum and former SAIC instructor, after he was crowned the winner of Project Runway Season 18.
