The School of Fashion is pleased to announce the students and instructor selected for Discarded to Divine‘s 2011 Jury Awards:

Home Decor-Pillows: Black and White City II by Yingy Li
Home Decor-Lighting: You Are My Light by Martha Garcia
Menswear & Accessories: Luggage Bag Blazer by Ryan Morar
Children’s Wear: Little Dress at Arles by Amanda Lin Carlson and Phoebe Bell
Fashion Accessories-Other: Winter White Top Hat by Sarah Padgham (Instructor)
Women’s Evening Wear: Mille-Feuille by Tanja Milutinovic, Pei-Ju Lo, Shih-Wei Fang, and Qian Xie

2011 Discarded to Divine publicity materials also feature the dress “Aphrodite”, created by School of Fashion students Xiang Zhang and Yoorim Kim (pictured at the top of the post). 

Jury Awardees received special mention at Friday night’s preview event.

Follow the jump for a complete list of work by students featured at Discarded to Divine.
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Tonight from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. you are invited to attend “Friday Nights at the de Young” and preview the fashions and home décor selected for this year’s Discarded to Divine to benefit the St. Vincent de Paul Society and their services to people battling poverty, homelessness, and domestic violence. The event is free and is open to the public.

For complete details on the event, click here

Happening Now
Magical Elves, Inc., the production company behind such award-winning shows as Project Runway and Top Chef, is now casting Academy of Art University students for a TV Documentary Series. The show will follow selected students’ journey through the year ahead. Students were sent an email from the Academy directing them to submit auditions through this site, where you canalso find more information: http://www.auditionbooth.com/art-school-project

Friday, April 1
Beyond the Front Row hosts a Discussion/Q&A with style icon Patrick McDonald
79 New Montgomery Auditorium
3:30pm – 4:30pm
Beyond the Front Row welcomes Patrick McDonald for a discussion /Q&A about his fashionable experiences and iconic dandy style. Patrick has appeared in numerous publications including the books: “The Style Makers”, “American Fashion Menswear”, and most recently “Four Famous Dandies”. Patrick is a strong supporter of the University’s show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week and always has a front row seat! Jim Howard, illustrator of “Four Famous Dandies” paper doll book will also participate.
The discussion/Q&A will be moderated by Hersha Steinbock and Dino-Ray Ramos.

Wednesday, April 6 + Wednesday, April 27
Beyond the Front Row’s General Meetings
79 New Montgomery Theatre
7:00pm – 8:00pm
Where Style Meets Substance. Meet other members; learn about the club, the events, and opportunities to volunteer. All AAU students are welcome! Make sure you visit their Facebook (www.facebook.com/BeyondtheFrontRow)and Twitter (http://twitter.com/BeyondFrontRow) pages! Please feel free to email BeyondTheFrontRow@gmail.com with any questions!

Friday, April 15
Discarded to Divine preview
de Young Museum, Golden Gate Park
6:00pm – 8:30pm
Attend “Friday Nights at the de Young” and preview the fashions and home décor selected for this year’s Discarded to Divine to benefit the St. Vincent de Paul Society and their services to people battling poverty, homelessness, and domestic violence. The preview includes creations by School of Fashion students and alumni. Free. Open to the public.

Friday, April 15***CORRECTION*** Friday, April 22
New Generations Student Showcase
de Young Museum, Golden Gate Park
6:00pm – 8:30pm
New Generations Student Showcase presents the work of students from local universities, colleges, and art schools that respond to the theme “Where To? The Call of the Times.” Students from various disciplines will be exhibiting works of art, presenting live music performances, spoken word, and dance. The School of Fashion’s FSH 478 Editorial Styling class is also contributing to the event with a special display inspired by the current “Balenciaga and Spain“ exhibition at the de Young Museum. Free. Open to the public.

Thursday, April 28
Discarded to Divine
The Hall at St. Mary’s Cathedral, 1111 Gough Street
6:00pm – 10:00pm
Discarded to Divine features a collection of one-of-a-kind fashioncreations and exquisite home décor created from discarded clothing and materials. School of Fashion students and alumni participate each year. The event benefits the St. Vincent de Paul of San Francisco. For more information and to purchase tickets ($75-$250), visit www.discardedtodivine.org

Save the Dates for May:
Wednesday, May 4th 3:00pm (location TBD)
Gladys Perint Palmer will host a discussion/Q&A with School of Fashion Guests of Honor

Thursday, May 5th 3:00pm at 601 Brannan
University Friends and Family Fashion Show hosted by the School of Fashion. All welcome.

In case you haven’t heard, there was a raffle for two VIP tickets to the Discarded to Divine fashion show and auction at the Give 2 Take 1 clothing swap last Saturday. Since the only thing I love more than shopping is winning (just ask the people at ebay), I headed to the Discarded to Divine preview at the de Young in anticipation of my big win. (Did I mention to go vote for my looks on Couturious.com’s scholarship contest? I want to win THAT too.)

The event had a huge turnout – and a ton more stuff than I expected. Of course, there were bits and pieces that looked a little granola, and there were some things that didn’t look like they deserved to be recycled. There were even some pieces that I recognized from clothing that I damaged out from my stores and donated during my retail career. It felt a little like when you run into that overweight ex who suddenly looks smashing.

I snapped photos of some of my favorite pieces to share — just don’t try to beat me for them at the auction.

“Rhythms of Geometric Shapes” by Thynzar

“Abstract Symmetry” by Nicole Villa

“Beaded Silk Tulip Dress” by Taisja Maxfield

Written by: Kalla Vieaux

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Discarded to Divine is holding their annual fashion show and auction on Wednesday, April 28 between the hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. They need 30 volunteers to help set up decorations, prepare their large scale silent auction and assemble gift bags at St. Mary’s Cathedral 1111 Gough Street.

If you are ready to roll up your sleeves and help out, contact the St. Vincent de Paul Society of San Francisco Volunteer Coordinator, Joe Garvey by phone (415-552-5561 ext. 304) or email (jgarvey@svdp-sf.org).

An image of alumna Laone Botshoma’s dress from the Discarded to Divine preview event on April 9th at the de Young Museum. Laone’s “Art and Power of the Central African Savanna” piece was chosen as Best Women’s Sportswear for the yearly fashion show and auction hosted by the St. Vincent de Paul Society in San Francisco.

Do you have any pictures or video you would like to submit into consideration for “Picture of the week”? If so, email them to fashionschooldaily (at) gmail (dot) com. They could be pictures you have taken or really interesting and inspirational ones you found online. Make sure you include your NAME, MAJOR, and a PHOTO CREDIT.

Two students have won awards for the upcoming Discarded to Divine Fashion Show & Auction which will be on April 29.

Textile Design student Miriam Tolentino’s “If Water Were Ink: Gorillas on the Street” pillow was chosen as the best of Home Décor while Fashion Design student Laone Botshoma’s “Art and Power of the Central African Savanna” piece was chosen as Best Women’s Sportswear.

Miriam’s Pillow

Botshoma’s piece also selected by Renee Baldocchi, Director of Public Programs, and Jill D’Allesandro, Associate curator of the costume and textiles department, of the de Young Museum as one of two Best Museum inspired pieces.

Laone’s piece

“This collection was inspired by the above collection of sculptures in the de Young Museum,” said Botshoma. “It is a collage of different colors and textures from various fabrics to show unity. These Central African sculptures were originally created with the purpose of mediating between the human and spirit worlds. Structural shapes embody the power and strength represented by these sculptures. My muse is named Luba after one of the tribes”

Great job Miriam and Laone!

The Discarded to Divine Sneak Preview will be at the the de Young Museum, Golden Gate Park, on April 9th. The Fashion Show & Auction will be at The Hall at St. Mary’s Cathedral, 1111 Gough Street, on April 29th.

For more info on the event visit www.discardedtodivine.org.