# Mad Men Fashion Shows Academy of Art San Francisco Showcases Retro Looks at NYFW By Meghan Young | Published 2009-09-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/academy-of-art-san-francisco References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/archives/2009/09/academy_of_art.php) & [fashionschooldaily](http://www.fashionschooldaily.com/index.php/2009/09/12/mfa-designers-take-the-runway/) Amid veteran designers of the fashion world, New York Fashion Week also showcased [aspiring fashion dictators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designers-of-tomorrow). In particular, seven designer disciples from the [Academy of Art San Francisco](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stem-saturday) showcased their talent at the Bryant Park tents. Adopting a 1960s Mad Men ambiance, according to Ariston Anderson, "Each designer spoke to the theme, their individual collections reflecting their personal take on the era with [futuristic Mod looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-and-mad-architects) such as Jetsons cartoon-like shoulder pads, knitwear flowers, draped geometry and quilted Lurex." Kudos to the Academy of Art San Francisco for producing some fine future designers to follow. I hope to see them next year as well! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Retro Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a modern twist on retro fashion with futuristic elements. - **Mod Looks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with Mod-inspired designs infused with contemporary styles. - **Knitwear Flowers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new techniques for incorporating knitwear flowers in fashion designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore innovative ways to combine retro and futuristic elements in fashion collections. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced techniques for creating knitwear flowers and other unique fabric designs. - **Fashion Education:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate courses or programs that focus on retro and Mod fashion as part of fashion education curriculums. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Evolutionary Menswear Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ss-daley-1.md) - [Immersive Fashion Week Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fashion-week-fall-2024.md) - [Edgy Backpack-Centric Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-the-edge-of-time.md) - [Sophisticated Menswear Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gucci-men.md) - [Hip Hop Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-fly-and-fabulous.md) - [Refined Quiet Luxury Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-journey.md) - [AI Virtual Fitting Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-virtual-fitting-room.md) - [Next Generation Art Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designers-of-tomorrow.md) - [Contemporary Fashion Retrospectives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-by-demna.md)