Carolina Herrera
Carolina Herrera has led her eponymous label for more than three decades. Since launching her first collection in 1981 at the behest of legendary Vogue editor Diana Vreeland, the Venezuelan-born American designer has become synonymous with effortless elegance and modern refinement. “I have a responsibility to the woman of today — to make her feel confident, modern and above all else beautiful,” Carolina Herrera said. Shortly after her inaugural show, she opened her New York-based atelier, cultivating a team trained in haute couture craftsmanship. In subsequent decades the label has expanded from women’s ready-to-wear to offer bridal, fragrances and gowns for the world’s fashion icons. Worn by such stars as Renée Zellweger, Salma Hayek, Marion Cotillard, Tina Fey, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift and others, the Herrera brand is known for its luxurious craftsmanship and timeless classics.
2016 SCAD Étoile
Étoile — “star in the sky” in French — connotes brilliance, luminosity and glamour, and the SCAD Étoile is a tribute to the biggest and brightest stars of the fashion, style and design realms. Past honorees include Pierre Cardin, Dakota Jackson, Margaret Russell and Russell Simmons, among others.
The 2016 SCAD Étoile is presented to Carolina Herrera in recognition of her outstanding achievements in style and design.
'Refined Irreverence'
SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film and SCAD Museum of Art celebrate the 35th anniversary of the House of Herrera with this premier exhibition featuring breathtaking runway, bridal and red-carpet gowns worn by the world’s fashion elite.
FASHION + FILM
Miss J
Alexander
Born Alexander Jenkins in South Bronx, New York, to Julius and Mary Jenkins, Miss J Alexander — the nickname Tyra Banks gave him during his first season as a judge on “America’s Next Top Model” — is a model, runway coach, author and television personality.
Jenkins turned to modeling when he met Monique Pillard, then president of Elite Model Management. Pillard was so impressed with his look that she signed him to her agency in Japan, and he walked for designer Jean Paul Gaultier in New York City.
In 2010, Jenkins wrote “Follow the Model: Miss J’s Guide to Unleashing Presence, Poise, and Power,” which shares his story and offers tips on how to be more confident. In 2014, Jenkins launched his own shoe line.
