A Video Story: Behind-the-Scenes Photo Shoot of Still Life

Go behind-the-scenes and check out our lasted photo shoot by photographer Jack Perno for our spring 2009 issue! Elite model Maddy Mcmullen pulled off several amazing looks with high-hair and gorgeous frocks from designers like Calvin Tran to stores like Ikram and Koros.

Here's how they turned out (think glossy mag format)!

Spring 2009 Photo Shoot for Factio Magazine
cover: white blouse and black skirt by Calvin Tran, white hat by Yohji Yammamoto, Ikram
Dress by Oscar de la Renta, Ikram
Black dress by Calvin Tran
Bracelet by Ellie Thompson
Silk organza halter by Lita Mortari, Claudia Kleiner Malabar Colllections | White shorts by Calvin Tran Pink Quartz necklace by chic gems, Claudia Kleiner Malabar Collections
Dress by Jean Paul Gaultier, Ikram
Black dress Comme Garçons, Ikram
Black gold headband by Seed, Ikram
Orange suit by Lanvin, Ikram
Pearl necklace by Tom Binns, Ikram

Photography | Jack Perno | jackperno.com
Photographic Asst. /Digital Tech | JJ Jetel
Producer | Lisa Fishering
Hair | Cindy Adams for Timothy Priano/Steven
Papageorge Academy
Fashion Editor | Jesse Rodriguez
Makeup | Cammy Kelly for Artists by Timothy Priano
Model | Maddy Mcmullen | Elite

Ikram Goldman on Style.com for the Paris Fashion Week Shows

It's the fall 2008 Paris shows and our very own Ikram Goldman of Ikram Boutique in Chicago is featured in Style.com's video below, alongside Vogue's Anna Wintour, actress Julianne Moore and actress/designer Milla Jovovich. Check out what she says about the fall collections she saw in Paris.

SAIC'S Annual Fashion Show

SAIC'S Department Head Nick Cave with Ikram Goldman
at the fashion kick-off
Jim Prinz Photography

We are always inspired by the creativity that comes out of the art schools in Chicago and last Friday was no exception. The School of The Art Institute held their annual fashion show May 1st and 2nd, continuing the 75 year tradition of showcasing great undergraduate fashion. "Creativity is high at SAIC because our students find inspiration in traditional fashion design, as well as other studio arts—painting, sculpture, architecture, film, ceramics, and video production to name a few," says department chair Nick Cave. "Students freely pursue experimentation for a unique point of view in concept design, cloth manipulation, and hands-on accessory and garment construction."

Alumni notables include Halston, Cynthia Rowley, Laurence Steele, J. Morgan Puett, Eunwha Kim,Maria Pinto, Gary Graham, and Matthew Ames.

Tyler Couglin, Senior, Photo credit: Jim Prinz Photography

Minami Furukawa, Sophomore, Photo credit: Jim Prinz Photography

Thomas Gardner, Junior, Photo credit: Jim Prinz Photography