Annie McCourt

Ashley Eva Brock

Brooke M. Wright

Chelsea Hughs

Rachel Gant's "Run Free" ensemble for the Fashioning Functional Gear Class

Gabrielle Stiles

Jackilyn Hsin Roberts

James Zormeir

Jean Saung

Lauren Biggs

Lauren Levin

Rashad Omar Brown

Steve Soundara

Vishaka Sachi Henrietta

A slow playing violinist introduced Acta Non Verba's collection. Inspired by "New World royalty," models paraded down the runway in dark lace and bold colors.

Hector Manuel, the designer behind Acta Non Verba, mixes a classic silhouette with youthful materials.

A strong, tailored look from Daniel Sudar. The designer debuted his new line of sterling silver jewelry using bare-chested male models, a highlight for those in the front row.

Cari Borja showed a romantic line of evening dresses inspired by Francis Ford Coppola's movie Dracula. Borja's dresses stood out for their beautiful shapes and movement on the runway.

A feminine Cari Borja overcoat displays Victorian edge using a mix of satin and silk.

Accessory designer Kate Knuvelder crafted bold looks with her handmade chain, leather and beaded headpieces and neckwear.

The London club scene spurred GB Shrive's collection "London Calling." Shrive used dramatically detailed leather to create a feminine shape.

This fluid piece by recent Academy of Art grad Ken Chen floated beautifully on the runway.

Fusing constructed leather and free-form tulle, Zoe Hong formed this darkly sensual look.

Zoe Hong produced one of the more sexually-charged collections of the evening, thanks to leather, corsetry and S&M touches like the neck collar above.

A favorite look of the evening: Kate Knuvelder's imaginative chain mesh butterfly accessory.

Careful construction and great execution shows in Monavie Tutop's voluminous dress.

Bold prints and excellent styling from designer Pearl Regalado

Associate Professor and Student Mentor Connie Ulasewicz helps Fashion Network Association President Stephanie Starr present scholarship awards to senior design students.

Menswear was prevalent throughout the show, but Regan Heath's male model made her garments stand out.

Show-stopping children walking in Regan Heath's romantic "Twig" collection.

Brilliant on stage, this flowing ombre fabric added to the feeling and energy of designer Monavie Tutop's African-inspired dress.

Designer Angela Woverton (one half of Love Force) salutes the audience, furthering the Love Force inspiration that "The end may be near, but the garment cycle lives on."

Model exudes attitude & energy in one of Love Force's military-inspired looks. Seventy percent of their collection was sourced from Goodwill donations.

Designer Alexandra Ogburm used a variety of fabrics to create a very wearable and colorful collection that relied on a modern use of traditional prints.

Designer Rebecca Cahua presented a nostalgic line of ready-to-wear dresses.

Whimsical and created to emulate the movement of a butterfly, this dress by designer Sultana Lodin was one of the standout garments on the runway.

Nature as a theme was clear in this creative display of crafted skirts, dresses and outerwear from designer Dormisha Ellison.

Chris Hess wearing a dress from Top Shelf, the mobile fashion truck boutique

Emily Sauce wearing apparel from Density

Chris Hess in a gown from Wonderland SF

Faith Garcia in apparel from Wonderland SF

Gown available at Wonderland SF

Photographer Christophe Tomatis at the event with Metallica's Kirk Hammett