Students from Parsons’ School of Fashion took part in a juried competition, sponsored by The Costume Institute at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, responding to the artistic legacy of Alexander McQueen. Asked to reflect on McQueen’s construction and presentation methods and cultural commentary, contestants created conceptual garments inspired by the visionary designer. Of the 30 entrants, four finalists were selected—AINA HUSSAIN, PAULA CHENG, MAYUMI YAMAMOTO, and JIE LI—all from Parsons’ MFA Fashion Design and Society program. Each finalist developed her concept into a garment, presented in video and still images and for display at the museum. Sarah Burton, creative director of Alexander McQueen, and Andrew Bolton, curator of The Costume Institute, chose Cheng as the winner. Cheng received several prizes and will intern at Alexander McQueen.

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