We’ve told you how excited we are for the opening of the Jean Paul Gaultier’s exhibit at the de Young Museum and now we have even more exciting news – Jean Paul Gaultier will be making a visit to the School of Fashion! The Enfant Terrible will be visiting Polk on Wednesday, March 21st at 2:00 PM. The visit will begin with a reception in the atrium, during which Gladys Perint Palmer will hold a conversation with the designer, discussing his amazing career in the fashion industry – all students are encouraged to attend! Then he will take a tour of the School of Fashion, giving us a chance to show off our beautiful building.

Now the only question left is… what are you going to wear??

Today’s edition of Monday Morning Photos was inspired by ’60s bombshell Jean Shrimpton. We’ll Take Manhattan, the BBC movie chronicling her relationship with famed photographer David Bailey, aired this weekend on the Ovation channel – did you catch it? Not only was it an outstanding film, it also featured illustrations from our very own Gladys Perint Palmer. If you didn’t see it, you’ll have another chance this Wednesday! It airs at 5:00 and 7:00 PM, so be sure to tune in.

Jean Dujardin as Geroge Valentin in The Artist. Silent film star Douglas Fairbanks.

At the 84th Annual Academy Awards, Jean Dujardin took home the Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his work in The Artist. The film follows the fictional silent film star George Valentin as silent films fall out of fashion and talkies hit the big time. The character is a composite of several stars from the 1920s and ’30s, but was largely based on famed silent film actor Douglas Fairbanks, whom Dujardin has often cited as a personal inspiration – he was certainly the inspiration for the mustache.

During his acceptance speech, Dujardin referenced the famed actor – and someone else, as well: “It’s funny because in 1929 it wasn’t Billy Crystal, but Douglas Fairbanks who hosted the first Oscars ceremony. Tickets cost $5 and it lasted 15 minutes – times have changed. Thank you Douglas Fairbanks. Yes, Melissa, your grandfather’s spirit and joie de vivre inspired me for this role.”

At that moment, Gladys Perint Palmer perked up. Melissa Fairbanks is the granddaughter of Douglas Fairbanks, and happens to be a personal friend of GPP – she’s even attended a few of our San Francisco fashion shows. Though very proud of her grandfather’s accomplishments, Hollywood was not for her – she preferred a quieter life and had worked as homeopathic healer in Fairfax. So then, why would Jean Dujardin mention Melissa? GPP immediately sent her an email, asking if he had indeed been talking to her. He was.

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In Nob Hill Gazette’s December Issue, their column Icons of Style gathered quotes about personal style from some of the industry’s (and San Francisco’s) biggest names – including our very own Gladys Perint Palmer. When asked how she would define style, she replied:

Style is confidence, not camouflage – I love blue nails.

Wonderful words of wisdom from GPP to inspire your weekend adventures.

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On Thursday, School of Fashion Executive Director Gladys Perint Palmer gave a presentation on fashion inspired by her recent travels to London, Paris, Istanbul, and other parts of Turkey. She had some amazing pictures from her travels to Turkey – gorgeous jewels that belonged to the former Grand Vizier, beautiful woven carpets, and intricate patterned tiles. It seems there is beauty everywhere you turn in Turkey – and some irony, too. Genuine fake watches at the bazaar?

One of GPP’s drawings of a Maharaja’s gold belt adorned with emeralds.

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Illustration by Gladys Perint Palmer. From Gaultier Spring/Summer ’12 Haute Couture.

Just wanted to remind you all that there are two very important events happening tomorrow!

First, Unpicking Fashion, a presentation by School of Fashion Executive Director Gladys Perint Palmer on the fashion industry past, present, and future, inspired by her recent travels to London, Paris, Instanbul, and parts of Turkey. She will also have a conversation with Academy of Art University President Dr. Elisa Stephens and School of Fashion Director Simon Ungless on the evolution of the University and specifically the School of Fashion.

WHAT: School of Fashion presentation – Unpicking Fashion

WHEN: TOMORROW, Thursday – February 16th at 9:30 AM

WHERE: Morgan Auditorium, 491 Post Street

And second, the student fashion club, Beyond the Front Row, is having their first general meeting! Beyond the Front Row (BtFR) is for students at the Academy of Art University who are either enrolled in the School of Fashion, or who simply have an interest in fashion and want to gain insight into and connect with the industry. It is a social club with a strong emphasis on peer networking and volunteerism at charitable and fashion-related events.

WHAT: Beyond the Front Row First General Meeting of the Spring Semester

WHEN: TOMORROW, Thursday – February 16th, 6:30 PM

WHERE: 625 Polk Street, Room 201

On Friday, February 10th, School of Fashion Online Students gathered in New York for a workshop and portfolio review. Industry speakers and teachers gave beautiful presentations about their knowledge of the industry and offered great advice to the students that attended.

The day began with School of Fashion Executive Director Gladys Perint Palmer giving a fashion illustration demonstration and passing on some words of wisdom:

“It’s not what you do, it is what you don’t do you regret”

 “Learn the rules to break the rules”

 “Communicate through drawings”

 “Learn to look and you will see”

 “You can’t do everything”

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Invitation to the Academy of Art University Fall ’12 Fashion Show. Illustration by Gladys Perint Palmer.

Today’s the day – it’s finally here – the Academy of Art University Fall ’12 Fashion Show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week! The designers have worked tirelessly, perfecting every last detail, and we can’t wait to see all of their hard work come to life on the runway!

Be sure to tune into the live stream at www.academyart.edu/fashionshow at 8 PM Eastern/5 PM Pacific. Gather your friends, family, pets – anyone you can find – and support your fellow students! Make sure you Tweet with us using the #AAUfashion hashtag to get in on the fashion conversation.

And if you haven’t already seen it (for shame!), be sure to peep our Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall ’12 Designer Dossier to learn all about our amazing designers and the inspiration behind their collections!

A still from the film, recreating one of the most of iconic images of the pair. Courtesy of We’ll Take Manhattan.

We recently told you about a little fashion film called We’ll Take Manhattan, that recreates David Bailey (Aneurin Bernard) and Jean Shrimpton’s (Karen Gillan) storied photoshoot in New York. The famed fashion photographer and fresh face walked the streets of Manhattan, creating beautiful pictures that were much grittier than most fashion editorials at the time.

As if that wasn’t enough reason to watch the film, it also features the work of our very own Executive Director Gladys Perint Palmer! Gladys became involved in the project through her son, Tim Palmer, who was the film’s Director of Photography. Gladys will discuss her involvement with the film during the presentation on February 16th!

The film premiers this Saturday, Feburary 11th on the Ovation television station. It aired in the UK in January and received rave reviews, you definitely don’t want to miss it!

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Please join us for a conversation between Academy of Art University President Elisa Stephens, School of Fashion Executive Director Gladys Perint Palmer, and School of Fashion Director Simon Ungless – as they discuss the origin and mission of the university and the rise and growth of School of Fashion.

Gladys Perint Palmer will also take us on a visual journey through the history of fashion inspired by her travels to London, Paris, Istanbul, and other parts of Turkey – where East truly meets West. She will delve into the global nature of fashion and the ways in which designers re-interpret concepts rooted in Old World ideas. Additionally, she will discuss her unusual involvement in a new fashion film, We’ll Take Manhattan, as well as show highlights from the Academy of Art University Fall ’12 Fashion Show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.

All Academy of Art University students and faculty are encouraged to attend!