The School of Fashion at Academy of Art University presented their Fall 2008 collections of recent graduates during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. Two menswear collections were included. This post focuses on designer Shady N.R. Elias.

Born in Khartum, Sudan and raised in Cairo, Egypt, Shady’s collection found influences in the song “Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down) by the Audio Bully’s with Nancy Sinatra on vocals. This song also embodies the mindset of Shady’s consumer. Further inspirations were found in Shady Abdel Salam (famous Egyptian cinematographer, director and costume designer), Islamic military dress and 1970’s Japanese anime.

Shady described his collection to Haute Concept as having a “historic futuristic” vibe. Tailored looks consisted of blazers and vest made of eel skin, button-ups of saturated colors and inky overcoats.

A silhouette represented the weight of the world on his shoulders but finding an inner strength to stand strong.

Photo credit: Randy Brooke

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