ACE27: KALEIDOSCOPE

99 red balloons go by

2010-04-20T17:43:00.000-07:00

More photos come our way for all to remember how awesome ACE 27 was, and a reminder to the planning committee how much better we have to be for ACE 28!

ACE 27 2010 Part 2 by Arthur Eisenberg

ACE 27: Kaleidoscope by Patrick Huang

ACE 27: Finale, Finito by Ian Seah

Walk, walk fashion baby by Katherine Chan (another of our models!)

ACE27: Kaleidoscope Playlist

2010-04-19T18:30:00.000-07:00

There have been lots of requests for the playlist from our show, and David Suen, our Production Director, has kindly given me the list to put it up here to share with you guys. Special mention to our awesome DJ Jonathan Koh who made the music sound even better by simply working magic on ableton.

In order of appearance:

“Orchestra Intro” by Gorillaz (from Plastic Beach)

“Welcome to the World of the Plastic Beach” by Gorillaz (from Plastic Beach)

“DARE (feat. Shaun Ryder, Rosie Wilson)” by Gorillaz (from Demon Days)

“The Reeling” by Passion Pit (from Manners)

“Under the Sheets” by Ellie Goulding (from Lights)

“Ce Jeu (The Twelves Remix)” by Yelle

“You Are Not Alone (Viking & CJ Milli Shooting Stars Tribute)” by Michael Jackson and Bag Raiders

“New In Town (Fred Falke Remix)” by Little Boots

“Everyday Struggle / A Day In The Life of A Fool” by Notorious BIG/Frank Sinatra (from Blue Eyes Meets Bed-Stuy)

“You’ll Find A Way (Switch & Sinden Remix) by Santagold

“Love is a Drug” by The Kickdrums

“Come Into My World (Fischerspooner Remix)” by Kylie Minogue (from X)

“Negori” by Fagget Fairys

Gotta thank our amazing Production Directors David Suen and Justin Chen for their hard work and the amazing stage set they produced! They were awesome!

Focusing it on the sky

2010-04-19T18:04:00.000-07:00

HEY GUYS! SO, ACE 27: KALEIDOSCOPE WAS A HUGGEEE SUCCESS!
THANK YOU ALL FOR COMING AND SUPPORTING! ♥
The tickets were sold out and our food and drinks' sponsors were great, since a huge amount of food and beverages were left over even after everyone was done eating. We apologize for the long intermission and promise next year's ACE would be more efficient during the intermission to feed you, our dear audience.

That said, here are some ACE 27 photos from photographers Arthur Eisenberg, Ian Seah plus a few of our models' own backstage snapshots! More on the way:

ACE 27: Behind The Scenes by Ian Seah

NYU ACE27 Part 1 by Arthur Eisenberg

ACE 27: The First Rush by Ian Seah

ACE 27: The Second Wave by Ian Seah

ACE 27: Third Contact by Ian Seah

ACE 27 NYU by Danielle Yu (one of our models!)

Kaleidoscope selects by Cristina Ferreira (another of our models!)

The war machine springs to life

2010-04-15T23:27:00.000-07:00

GOODIE BAG ALSO INCLUDES: David Barton Gym Free Passes and Pearl River Mart Fragrance Soap Bars (and more)

RAFFLE ITEMS donated by Chanel, Nutbox, Shopbop.com & MORE!

Opens up one eager eye

2010-04-15T20:36:00.000-07:00

Rehearsal

2010-04-14T20:14:00.000-07:00

YOU KNOW YOU WANT TO...

FREE SUPERDRY TEES (worth $50) THAT YOU CAN ONLY GET AT OUR SHOW.

TEES IN EVERY GOODIE BAG. THERE ARE EVEN MORE FABULOUS FREEBIES TO LOOK FORWARD TO.

CAN'T BEAT US? JOIN US.

6.30PM, EISNER & LUBIN AUDITORIUM (KIMMEL CENTER, 4TH FLR)

Rent the Runway

2010-04-14T14:12:00.000-07:00

Rent the Runway has created a special link for ACE guests where you can sign up for membership immediately without needing to be on their wait list: RENT THE RUNWAY

Another exciting news is that they've just launched their jewelry line (pieces from Janis Savitt, Kara Ross, Subversive, Dannijo, and more)

last weekend and will be featuring 8 pieces in our show along with the fabulous dresses from their inventory. Definitely drool-worthy, gotta be there to see it.

Panic bells, it's red alert

2010-04-12T21:12:00.000-07:00

Preview of Natsuki Nakano's OWL line. OWL's first Fall line will be launching in New York this August.

Natski Nakano created OWL in early 2009 out of a need for sophisticated, effortless clothes that can be worn every day. They employ modern, timeless design and subtle functional details that will surprise after years of wear. Using her sharp knowledge of construction and craft - honed at TSE, Milly, and Tibi - the clothes are made with the highest quality and richest materials.

A Japanese native, Natski studied fashion and art in London before landing in New York. While the focus of OWL is truly on the clothes themselves, the process of creating them incorporates elements of all these experiences into a timeless, easy luxury.

Come to the show to see more of OWL's great designs!

Flash the message, something's out there

2010-04-12T11:51:00.000-07:00

Check out our flyer design. Isn't it gorgeous? It's designed by Parsons student Thi L. Wan.

This is designed by Jennifer Choi, also from Parsons.

The talented designers will be seated front row at our show so go over and say hi!

Til' one by one they were gone

2010-04-11T02:21:00.000-07:00

The ACE 27 t-shirt design was finally done today. It was created by talented Parsons student Jennifer Choi. The design is kaledeioscopic (i like that word, david!) and our model Jian repeatedly appears to give that trippy, feel-good effect. Of course it wasn't easy to decide on the colors and design, but thanks to Jennifer once again, for being so awesome and creative. Check out her blog too at FRESHEASTFASHION

Set them free at the break of dawn

2010-04-11T00:39:00.000-07:00

S p r i n g F l i n g (II)

Photographer: Ian Seah

Clothes (women's): Daryl K

Models (in order of appearance): Alice Cheng, Alice Zhang, Eric Cheng, Yee Zhijian

Buy a bag of balloons with the money we've got

2010-04-10T23:31:00.000-07:00

S p r i n g F l i n g (I)
by Brooklyn Bridge
Photographer: Ian Seah
Clothes: J Crew
Models: Alice Cheng, Alice Zhang

Back at base, bugs in the software

2010-04-09T02:49:00.000-07:00

Photographer: Jeff Wang

Clothes: Superdry

Models: Justin Park, Tiffany Leu, Chris Sun, Danielle Yu

ABOUT ACE

2010-04-07T20:15:00.000-07:00

Asian Cultural Expressions has established itself as the premier student-produced fashion and cultural benefit gala in New York. This year, ACE 27 is celebrating the diversity within and of various Asian cultures, with the theme of "Kaleidoscope." Integrating the multitudes of cultures, ACE 27 reinvents, re-imagines and transforms the long-standing gala into a grand and beautiful spectacle: Kaleidoscope.

Our mission is to recognize the show's history at NYU, reconnect community members, showcase fashion and performing talents, and redefine the way in which Asian culture and diversity can be portrayed through today's arts. Currently in its 27th year, ACE is the largest and longest running fashion show at NYU.

This year, our proceeds will directly benefit and support Justin's Cure, a nascent charity devoted to researching Type I Diabetes and to aid young children with Type I Diabetes. For more information please visit Justin's Cure.