Andy Ahn, Reverence of the Nuance, 2026

This collection is a reconciliation with reality, born from the belief that the small joys of life and the fine details of a garment exist on the same line. I identify a well-placed stitch as the physical equivalent of a fleeting moment—a short coffee break in the afternoon or a night out with friends. By elevating construction into an act of mindfulness, I treat the “insignificant”—an unusual seam, a frayed edge —with the reverence of a precious memory. These garments are wearable diaries, embedded with traces of thought that invite the wearer to pause, look closer, and rediscover the quiet artistry hidden in the ordinary.

The Design Show

The Design Show features garments, accessories, lookbooks, fragrances, and portfolio work, offering visitors an opportunity to engage with both the finished collections and the creative processes behind them. Together, these presentations reveal the breadth of ideas, approaches, and perspectives that define the Fashion Design Class of 2026.

The work on view reflects the creativity, rigor, and vision of a new generation of designers shaping the future of fashion through thoughtful and engaged practice.