Parsons MFA fashion show reveals the value of craft

Parsons is accustomed to steering the course of fashion––its Masters program was the first in the U.S. when it enrolled Generation 1 in 2010––and Generation 7’s group showcased in Friday’s show whose front row included Donna Karan, donor of the initial endowment to help spearhead the program, did not disappoint. From the preview event held in Industry City in June which introduced us to the 15 designers’ work through installations emphasizing their craft and depth of concept, the collections have advanced beyond recognition.