Seven recent graduates of San Francisco’s Academy of Art University will present spring 2010 collections on Saturday during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, which kicks off today in New York.

Here, we present a sneak peak at eight of the looks that live audiences will see coming down the runway under the Bryant Part tent. If you want to follow along with the action, go here to watch the show streamed live starting at 12 p.m. via the Academy of Art’s web site.

Designer credits, left to right from top: Sawanya Jomthepmala, Marina Popska, Brittney Major, Kara Senett, Amanda Cleary, Richelle Valenzuela, Jie Pan, Richelle Valenzuela.

Photo credits: Model: Mackenzie @ Stars Agency / Stylist: Michael Carbaugh / Photographer: Bob Toy