To find the next big thing, you have to know where to look. Gen Art’s Fresh Faces in Fashion highlights the up-and-coming “it” before everyone is buzzing about them.
Yes the traditional big four fashionweek cities – New York, London, Milan, Paris – are hotbeds of indie (and not so) design, but increasingly, the most interesting new talent is to be found elsewhere. One of the best places is Gen Art, a tour de force for emerging visual artists, filmmakers, musicians, and upcoming fashion stars. Before they went mainstream, Zac Posen, Rebecca Taylor & Chaiken all had their fashionable roots nurtured by Gen Art. “Gen Art strives to provide access to the film, fashion, art and music worlds for those that are interested in these areas, but often are intimidated and made to feel unwelcomed by the exclusive nature of these art / entertainment realms,” they explain. As one of the leading arts & entertainment organizations devoted to showcasing emerging talent, they produce over 100 events annually – including a week-long film festival, DJ competitions, art exhibitions, multi-media events, and massive star-studded fashion shows.
At the 13th annual Fresh Faces in Fashion – the fourth held in San Francisco – eight new fashion and accessories designers will showcase their looks to a packed house at the Regency Center on Wednesday, August 22.
This year’s fashion designers include:
Accessories designers:
The Gen Art Fresh Faces in Fashion San Francisco kicks off a series of national Fresh Faces in Fashion shows that take place during the official fashionweeks in:
- New York (September 5)
- Chicago (October 9)
- Los Angeles (October 12).
As a whole, they are the largest set of emerging designer shows in the United States.
To stay abreast of what’s new, check out GenArt.com.
