And now, the moment you’ve all been waiting for: Follow-up on the California College of the Arts graduation fashion show

I know you’re anxious to see a few more of the designs on display at the California College of the Arts (CCA) fashion show last Friday. Just chill, man. Your time has come. Here’s the hit parade:

From Jackie Safer, whose collection began where old-school Banana Republic–by which I mean back when camo and khaki were de rigueur–left off, and ended with easy, sexy evening wear:

Tie-dye. But way sophisticated.

From Patricia Lucia Arroyo, who was awarded a Surface Magazine Emerging Designer Scholarship. Arroyo’s work was sweet and sassy, and the lady knows how to drape.

Can you say seaweed dress? I can. Me likey.

From Johnny Paul Vera, who was also awarded a Surface Magazine Emerging Designer Scholarship. Vera’s colors and fabrics were soft and floaty, but the garments had structure. The exaggerated hips reminded me of Mary Katranzou’s recent collections.

Love me a head scarf. This look is Jackie O if Jackie O had been a Victorian.

From Marcela Lucia Cole, whose collection was full of gorgeous, dramatic kimono-style garments. The perfect costumes for Madame Butterfly.

Like silk wings. With platform sandals and socks.

I know, I know. You feel better now. I’m so glad.

For backstage photographs, check out my Tumblr.

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