SCAD Manor

SYNTHETIC MIRROR | THE ENDURANCE ISSUE

“Steel is not born gentle. It is forged through heat, pressure, and repeated blows, becoming stronger because of what it survives. Though steel is created to serve a purpose, over time it becomes something greater than its function.”

Steel proves that resilience is not the absence of hardship, but the strength forged through it at the link in our bio.

CREDITS
Creative Direction by Connor Crankshaw (connor , connor ) & Gianna Schwartz (𝓖𝓲𝓪 , StudioSchwartz )
Words by Gianna Schwartz (𝓖𝓲𝓪 , StudioSchwartz )
Photography by Jack Ekker (Jack )
Photo Assist by Jordan Muckey (Jordyn Muckey )
Styling by Ari Sancho (ariana , the portfolio 17 )
Styling Assist by Trey May (Trey May )
Beauty by Elijah Richards (Jah )
BTS by Annabelle Simpson (annabel simpson )
Sourcing & Accessory Designer Archer Lesser (Archer Lesser , Archer Lesser )
Talent by Natasha Starnes, David Hudler, Shane Fitzpatrick, Nasir Harrison (Natasha!!! , David Hudler , Shane.F , Nas👻 )

SYNTHETIC MIRROR | THE ENDURANCE ISSUE

“Steel is not born gentle. It is forged through heat, pressure, and repeated blows, becoming stronger because of what it survives. Though steel is created to serve a purpose, over time it becomes something greater than its function.”

Steel proves that resilience is not the absence of hardship, but the strength forged through it at the link in our bio.

CREDITS
Creative Direction by Connor Crankshaw (connor , connor ) & Gianna Schwartz (𝓖𝓲𝓪, StudioSchwartz )
Words by Gianna Schwartz (𝓖𝓲𝓪, StudioSchwartz )
Photography by Jack Ekker (Jack )
Photo Assist by Jordan Muckey (Jordyn Muckey )
Styling by Ari Sancho (ariana , the portfolio 17 )
Styling Assist by Trey May (Trey May )
Beauty by Elijah Richards (Jah )
BTS by Annabelle Simpson (annabel simpson )
Sourcing & Accessory Designer Archer Lesser (Archer Lesser , Archer Lesser )
Talent by Natasha Starnes, David Hudler, Shane Fitzpatrick, Nasir Harrison (Natasha!!! , David Hudler , Shane.F , Nas👻 )

RUN FREE | THE ENDURANCE ISSUE

“In this way, the horse becomes a symbol of self-trust. Freedom that cultivates self assurance is not simply the ability to go wherever you choose, but the freedom within your mind, body and soul to move forward with certainty in yourself.”

Endurance looks a lot like freedom at the link in our bio.

CREDITS

Creative Direction by Gianna Schwartz (𝓖𝓲𝓪 , StudioSchwartz )
Photography by Fiamma Noto (Fiamma Noto )
Videography by Tommy Maidment (Tommy )
Styling by Gianna Schwartz (𝓖𝓲𝓪 , StudioSchwartz )
Styling Assisting by Valentina Cantu (val )
MUA by Renata Isabel (✯ 𝑅𝑒𝓃𝒶𝓉𝒶 𝐼𝓈𝒶𝒷𝑒𝓁 ✯ )
Hair Styling by Knives Phavivong (knives 🎞️ )
Production Assisting by Connor Crankshaw (connor , connor )
Talent by Sophia Igleases, Angel Jones (s ), (Angel Jones )

DIGITAL BEAUTY IN THE HANDS OF AI | THE ENDURANCE ISSUE

“The intersection of technology and beauty will continue to blur. It’s up to you to resist. It’s up to you to not become a generated standard and instead be whomever you choose to be.”

Contributor Alexa LoSchiavo tells us how AI can alter the relationship between technology and the celebration of the human self through the link in our bio.

Graphics by Rose Davis (RoseDesigns )

FILTERED ILLUSIONS | THE ENDURANCE ISSUE

“We all carry an image of ourselves, carefully assembled and quietly protected. What happens when that image is no longer ours to define?”

Reclaim your reflection through the link in our bio.

Creative Direction by Gianna Schwartz (𝓖𝓲𝓪, STUDIO SCHWARTZ)
Words by Gianna Schwartz (𝓖𝓲𝓪, STUDIO SCHWARTZ)
Photography by Jenna M. (.m.photo)
Photography Assist by Ari Carranza (Ari :D)
Production Design by Gianna Schwartz (𝓖𝓲𝓪, STUDIO SCHWARTZ)
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Tale𝓖𝓲𝓪bySTUDIO SCHWARTZe), Illyah Housley (✮elover36)

In a world that keeps asking us to brace ourselves, ’s Class of 2026 chose romance. A return to dressing up. Evening wear, sculptural silhouettes, pastel confections, and robe de style revivals. All made by students who are optimistic not despite the chaos, but because of what they’ve built through it. This is a class that looked at uncertainty and responded with intention. With romance. With craft. We are in awe.

More coming soon.

Featured Designers:
Charlotte Pinketon ()
Emily Reinecker ()
Naleah Schmitz (.schmitz)
Sophie Schneider (
Tyler Murphy ()
Wyatt Shlafer ()

Creative & Editorial Director - Gianna Schwartz ()
Co-Creative Director - Ben Pulka ()
Photography - Fiamma Noto ()
Art Direction - Rose Davis ()
Beauty/MUA - Preeta Dhamdhere ()
MUA 2 - Lauren Ferguson ()
Hair - Ella Howard (.howard_)
Lead Stylist - Alexa Chepolis ()
Styling Assist - Ariana Sancho ()
Producer - Lola Barajas (.arajas)
Set Assist - Trey Alexander (), Lux Paiz (), Owen Crosby (), Clayton Creech (.creech)
DIT / Lighting Assist - Jack Ekker ()
BTS - Fede Dominguez () , Vivaan Damani (.damani)
Models - Genesis Harris (), Ella Luhn (), Nettie James-Drost (, Patrick Taiwo (), Ella Stouse (), Zay (.king), Jadyn Wilkerson (.wilkerson), Jade Imani (.mani), Amber Reis ()
Production Design - Greer Danzey (), Campbell Anderson ()

Graphics - Rose Davis ()
Graphics Assist - Owen Crosby ()
Words - Lux Paiz ()
Photo Editing - Connor Crankshaw (.crankshaw)

Featured Designers:
Charlotte Pinketon ()
Emily Reinecker ()
Naleah Schmitz (.schmitz)
Sophie Schneider (
Tyler Murphy ()
Wyatt Shlafer ()

Creative & Editorial Director - Gianna Schwartz ()
Co-Creative Director - Ben Pulka ()
Photography - Fiamma Noto ()
Art Direction - Rose Davis ()
Beauty/MUA - Preeta Dhamdhere ()
MUA 2 - Lauren Ferguson ( s)
Hair - Ella Howard (.howard_)
Lead Stylist - Alexa Chepolis ()
Styling Assist - Ariana Sancho ()
Producer - Lola Barajas (.arajas)
Set Assist - Trey Alexander (), Lux Paiz (), Owen Crosby (), Clayton Creech (.creech)
DIT / Lighting Assist - Jack Ekker ()
BTS - Fede Dominguez () , Vivaan Damani (.damani)
Models - Genesis Harris (), Ella Luhn (), Nettie James-Drost (, Patrick Taiwo (), Ella Stouse (), Zay (sewer.king), Jadyn Wilkerson (.wilkerson), Jade Imani (.mani), Amber Reis ()
Production Design - Greer Danzey (), Campbell Anderson ()

Graphics - Rose Davis ()
Graphics Assist - Owen Crosby ()
Words - Lux Paiz ()
Photo Editing - Connor Crankshaw (.crankshaw)

Our Editor in Chief .arajas, Copy Director , and Art Director got the chance to step backstage for an exclusive sneak peek before Friday’s show.

From pre-show rituals to runway mindsets, we wanted to know: what were the fabulous models doing before the big event, and who were they channeling once they hit the runway?

Graphics:

A peek into our purses… and some of the things we hold near and dear

A peek into our purses… and some of the items we hold near and dear