Don't miss this exclusive interview with fashion photography wünderkind Chris Leung, originally hailing from Toronto and now a student at Parsons the New School for Design in NYC.

We just got word that our friends over at Absolute Beginners on the Lower East Side have extended their $50 sale till Christmas! Great place to find unique gifts for the holidays while supporting young artists. Be sure to stop on.

Memento Amouri — or literally "Remember you are loved" — was a one-night-only showing of new work including original art, fashion, and design collaborations from 8 third-year Parsons students in the IDp/IDC Integrated Fashion Program. These photos include Memento Amouri as well as pieces sold at Absolute Beginners.

Memento Amouri — or literally "Remember you are loved" — is a one-night-only showing of new work including original art, fashion, and design collaborations from 8 Parsons in the IDp/IDC Integrated Fashion Program. This free gallery event starts at 7pm on Monday, December 14th at Absolute Beginners on the LES.

Colleen lives, works, & studies in new york city. She likes shapes, pennsylvania, and the ocean. She handmade this dress in 2009.

This past September 18th, the young, savvy downtown crowd ventured out for a nouveau boutique's opening reception. Amidst a flurry of DJ beats and excited conversation, invitees and shoppers perused the racks of clothing, jewelry, and a motley assortment of design objects.

Matthew Parrotti of FUNKY FACTION writes "I am a student at Parsons - I am an artist and a designer, I create lines of hats that are made from re-used and swatched fabrics. All the hats are art pieces that are one of a kind; hand sewn, painted, and assembled..."

While the heavy hitters of New York Fashion Week continue to serve up their collections on a colossal level, an undercurrent of the up-and-comers continues to establish itself with a bevy of young designers forming a sartorial force to be reckoned with.

Photographer and artist Taylor Moore regularly produces stunning – and sometimes disturbing – imagery, most often in the form of portraits of himself and others.

The Unattainable was a one-night-only gallery show curated by Courtney Malick and presented at Envoy Enterprises, at 131 Chrystie St. at 6pm on August 27th, 2009. Featured the works of Ryan Brewer, Leigh Mason, Marco Roso, & Gloria Maximo

Previously featured on Terregalia, performance and sculptural installation artist Ryan Brewer is back in the spotlight with a new performance piece entitled Chakra Yantra. Find out the event time and location here.

Ryan Brewer is a bright young star in the Fine Arts department at Parsons the New School for Design, his driven personality and impressive background in commercial and fine art installations put him in a league above his peers and even many career artists.

I had the pleasure of visiting the Sheila C. Johnson Design Center at Parsons to see the Quay Brothers' show entitled "Dormitorium: An Exhibition of Film Decors by the Quay Bros".