For their 2013 Graduate Fashion Show and marketing exhibition
venue, American Intercontinental University (AIU) chose the spectacular One
Mayfair on North Audley Street. Formerly
St Mark’s Church, this Grade I building is one of the finest examples in London
of neo-classical designs. In the centre
of the impressive Grand Hall, the pure white minimalist runway juxtaposed with
the surrounding Gothic decor of ornately carved dark wood and row of high stone
arches creating a stunning and atmospheric setting.
The catwalk show included 2 menswear collections:
Zaira Xitlalitl Aguilar Santoyo blends
nomadic heritage with city life creating a flamboyant sartorial collection
reminiscent of the Harlem Jazz scene Zoot suit of baggy trousers and long sack
jackets. Here in toned down blocks of earthy brown and neutral shades with accents
of red on trousers and the wide cravat tie.
Taylor Scopes-Upton
Award winner of last year’s December
Fashion Show, Taylor creates an urban male lost in a concrete jungle with no
awareness of heritage. This well dressed wanderer wears warm voluminous coats
and jackets, striped knitted and waxed denim leggings, and chunky knits with a
chunky knit shopping bag on wheels for all his possessions.
Images provided by AIU London
