NEWSLETTER
NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2013
ISSUE 3 - YEAR 9 | FUA/PALAZZI | APR-MAY 2019
FLY EVENT WELCOMES THE FUTURE OF FASHION
by Tia Page and Hannah Hastings Photos by Nell Warnock
FUA students blur the lines between conventional boundaries to create bold, universal styles, changing the world of fashion for the better. FUA students explored the concept of “Breaking Barriers”
an exceptional experience; one room showcased Sam
on Tuesday April 16th. Hosted at FLY (Fashion Loves
Falzone’s Capsule Collection alongside handmade leather
You), the event was filled with an industrial and urban
party favors. Another room was an observatory for mood
energy. Guests arrived to see students showcasing their
board production.
iconic styles and paying homage to gender-fluid fashion.
The night began with a gracious welcome from fellow
Students and faculty collaborated to produce an alluring
FUA students setting the stage for the night. Sam
and lively atmosphere, and to commemorate the launch
Falzone discussed his vision and creative process for the
of two student designers from Florence University of the
collection, Get Lost, which encompasses the concept of
Arts.
exploration while accompanying the empowerment of
The event went outside patriarchal boundaries to unite all
the urban explorer. As the stylish attendees mingled, the
genders with the use of unique designs surrounding self-
event transitioned into a celebratory mood.
emergence and androgyny. Tiche and Sam Falzone, the
The aperitivo showed up later that evening. The
featured designers, incorporated various construction
experience of Falzone’s remarkable design served as
techniques to create fearless, contemporary looks.
space for individuals to connect and unify through their
Each room at FLY offered different happenings for
advocacy for genderless fashion.