Live Fashion show stream today at 7pm pacific (10pm EST) featuring three garments from my “Sunny” MFA Fashion Design Thesis collection. To watch please visit the Academy of Art University YouTube channel https://youtu.be/zKkF7KUmKwE. MFA Fashion designer Andrea (Aunni) Young’s thesis collection is inspired by beautiful women basking in resort life—blue skies and sunny days, lavishing in adventurous oceanic and nautical lifestyles. The collection captures this aesthetic with Mikado fabric interwoven in complex structures and bright colors that resonate in a hand-developed, luxurious womenswear collection. #graduationfashionshow @aunniydesign @academyu3ddesign @academyutextiledesign @academyustyling @academyuaccessories @academyuknitweardesign @academy_of_art @academyufashionmedia @academyufashionbusiness @beyondthefrontrow #academyofartuniversity #art #fashiondesigner #fashion #design #style #designer #wip #fashionblogger #fashionschool #artschool #workinprogress #sanfrancisco #fashioneducation #thesiscollection #womenswear - # #aunniydesign #officialaunni https://www.instagram.com/p/Cdd_v20v8Lf/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Blessed! It was an honor and a pleasure to be mentored by the late great Edgar Brookins, general manager of the AFRO American Newspaper, who passed away on December 2, 2021. May his legacy live on through his family and our work for his daughter’s foundation, The Ciera Brookins Lupus Educational Foundation. #aunniydesign #officialaunni #edgarbrookins #cierabrookins #clef https://www.instagram.com/officialaunni/p/CXID81vrVAq/?utm_medium=tumblr

I love you Bizzy. Rest well. @officialbizmarkie #bizmarkie - when I first met Bizzy at @Nordstrom - in December 2011. Bizzy was a true friend and always a fun date - in every city I could see him. I will miss you, I thank you always, I 💗 you. ~ aun #restinheaven #rih #lovebizzy #lovebizmarkie #officialbizmarkie #aunniydesign #officialaunni #aunniy #nordstrom (at Nordstrom The Mall in Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSDxG78L5x7/?utm_medium=tumblr

I love you Bizzy. Rest well. @officialbizmarkie #bizmarkie - With Bizzy backstage in December 2013 during a @yogabbagabba show in LA. Bizzy was a lot of fun. He blessed me with a lot of opportunities - I 💗 you. ~aun #restinheaven #rih #lovebizzy #lovebizmarkie #officialbizmarkie #aunniydesign #officialaunni #aunniy #lalive #yogabbagabba (at L.A. LIVE) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSDwbqFrltN/?utm_medium=tumblr

I love you Bizzy. Rest well. @officialbizmarkie #bizmarkie - With Bizzy and Vee on June 27, 2015 in Palm Springs. Bizzy blessed me with a lot of opportunities - time flies! I 💗 you. ~aun #restinheaven #rih #lovebizzy #lovebizmarkie #officialbizmarkie #aunniydesign #officialaunni #aunniy #aquacalienteresort (at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSDuZi5LHhd/?utm_medium=tumblr

I love you Bizzy. Rest well. @officialbizmarkie #bizmarkie - With Bizzy and Vee on June 27, 2015 in Palm Springs. Bizzy blessed me with a lot of opportunities - time flies! I 💗 you. ~aun #restinheaven #rih #lovebizzy #lovebizmarkie #officialbizmarkie #aunniydesign #officialaunni #aunniy #aquacalienteresort (at Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSDuB9nrNjq/?utm_medium=tumblr

I love you Bizzy. Rest well. @officialbizmarkie #bizmarkie - Bizzy and me on April 6, 2014 when he was just about to turn 50. We had fun often. He blessed me with a lot of opportunities- time flies! I 💗 you always. ~aun #restinheaven #rih #lovebizzy #lovebizmarkie #officialbizmarkie #aunniydesign #officialaunni #aunniy (at Live Casino & Hotel Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSDtEBmrXvz/?utm_medium=tumblr

Rest well, my dear sweet Mae. The heavens adore you. I love you! 💕 aunni My best friend, sister, education mentor, family friend. #Rest in Heaven - Mae Freeman Reid, pictured here with her two beautiful daughters Rhea and Vivian. https://www.instagram.com/p/CG9AVcohvIl/?igshid=1oskdxlbyd55z

Rest in Heaven Marcus Bennett! @mgbcinema 💗 Marcus generously took and shared many of my journalism pics with me. Thanks to Marcus, I have a pic of me interviewing Chrisette Michele @chrisettemichele on January 12, 2014 at the Bennett Career Institute (BCI) Education Symposium for Grooming Industry at the DC Convention Center. This is the only photo I have interviewing her. God Bless you Marcus for your rich legacy of capturing and sharing photos of so many! #restinheaven #restinpower #restinpeace #marcusbennett #marcusbennettphotography #chrisettemichele #aunniydesign @bennettcareerinstitute #bennettcareerinstitute @afronews #afronews @officialaunni @aunniy #aunniy #officialaunni #aunniyoung (at Walter E. Washington Convention Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBBYpEWBG0p/?igshid=1q7o86ay27s32

Rest in Heaven Marcus Bennett! @mgbcinema 💗 Marcus generously took and shared many of my journalism pics with me. Thanks to Marcus, I have a pic of me interviewing Chrisette Michele @chrisettemichele on January 12, 2014 at the Bennett Career Institute(BCI) Education Symposium for Grooming Industry at the DC Convention Center. This is the only photo I have interviewing her. God Bless you Marcus for your rich legacy of capturing and sharing photos of so many! #restinheaven #restinpower #restinpeace #marcusbennett #marcusbennettphotography #chrisettemichele #aunniydesign @bennettcareerinstitute #bennettcareerinstitute @afronews #afronews @officialaunni @aunniy #aunniy #officialaunni #aunniyoung (at Walter E. Washington Convention Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBBYciAh3dy/?igshid=116d0z73r5ip7

I was so honored to serve once again as the NNPA official red carpet host at its National Leadership Awards Reception during. #cbcfalc19! Shouting out my fashion and beauty sponsor:💋💋💋 Bonnie Cole, #mystylist at @macysmetrocenterdc, Shaun, regional Makeup Artist from @clarinsusa and Mimi, #Clarins @makemiover make up artist at the counter at #macysmetrocenterdc. I also want to always thank Dr. Chavis, @drbenchavisjr, Claudette Perry and Greer Marshall once again for the opportunity and a fabulous production! And of course thanks big time to my sweetie in media - our co-host Micha 💗 @mimipgreen #@aunniy #aunnimood #aunniydesign @officialaunni @nnpalivewithaunni #macys #macysbeauty #macysfashion (at Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2XGKbDB_Rs/?igshid=izo6gxhcz8k7

I was so honored to serve once again as the NNPA official red carpet host at its National Leadership Awards Reception during. #cbcfalc19! Shouting out my fashion and beauty sponsor:💋💋💋 Bonnie Cole, #mystylist at @macysmetrocenterdc, Shaun, regional Makeup Artist from @clarinsusa and Mimi, #Clarins @makemiover make up artist at the counter at #macysmetrocenterdc. I also want to always thank Dr. Chavis, @drbenchavisjr, Claudette Perry and Greer Marshall once again for the opportunity and a fabulous production! And of course thanks big time to my sweetie in media - our co-host Micha 💗 @mimipgreen #@aunniy #aunnimood #aunniydesign @officialaunni @nnpalivewithaunni #macys #macysbeauty #macysfashion https://www.instagram.com/p/B2XFj5ZhyQO/?igshid=k198j12be8bt

I was so honored to serve once again as the NNPA official red carpet host at its National Leadership Awards Reception during. #cbcfalc19! Shouting out my fashion and beauty sponsor:💋💋💋 Bonnie Cole, #mystylist at @macysmetrocenterdc, Shaun, regional Makeup Artist from @clarinsusa and Mimi, #Clarins @makemiover make up artist at the counter at #macysmetrocenterdc. I also want to always thank Dr. Chavis, @drbenchavisjr, Claudette Perry and Greer Marshall once again for the opportunity and a fabulous production! And of course thanks big time to my sweetie in media - our co-host Micha 💗 @mimipgreen #@aunniy #aunnimood #aunniydesign @officialaunni @nnpalivewithaunni #macys #macysbeauty #macysfashion (at Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2XD2y-hBqn/?igshid=1ms38br0yquda

About this weekend... I stopped by the @lifewtr @lifewtrmx booth at the @dcjazzfest and was able to do some painting on @urbanhipsta ‘s mural she created for the brand. The girl #UrbanHipsta is dope! #lifewtr #dcjazzfest - much thanks to @districtcitizen for letting me jump in and show off my illustration skills #blackfashiondesignersmatter #fashionillustrationtribe #blackgirlsrock #aunniydesign #lifewtr #aunnimood @officialaunni @aunniy #mural #pianos #artofwater #acrylicmural #acrylicartworks (at The Wharf) https://www.instagram.com/p/By1BHO5hRzr/?igshid=749ynslmaz3a

About this weekend... I stopped by the @lifewtr @lifewtrmx booth at the @dcjazzfest and was able to do some painting on @urbanhipsta ‘s mural she created for the brand. The girl #UrbanHipsta is dope! #lifewtr #dcjazzfest - much thanks to @districtcitizen for letting me jump in and show off my illustration skills #blackfashiondesignersmatter #fashionillustrationtribe #blackgirlsrock #aunniydesign #lifewtr #aunnimood @officialaunni @aunniy #mural #pianos #artofwater #acrylicmural #acrylicartworks https://www.instagram.com/p/By1AVbJBEEx/?igshid=q9l6okz877bx

Wanted to share some #SnowfallFX goodies: On July 27, 2018 I interviewed Walter Mosley at the FX Snowfall Season 2 premiere at AMC Georgetown- @Walter Mosley ‪https://youtu.be/jDSKGsxgUkk‬ https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=FePKZrGDqFw #ripjohnsingleton #snowfallfx @johnsingleton #waltermosley #deviilinabluedress @snowfallfx @aunniy @officialaunni https://www.instagram.com/p/ByQh52KBBfv/?igshid=c8f7959klgdd

Wanted to share some #SnowfallFX goodies: On July 27, 2018 I interviewed the recent late great John Singleton at the FX Snowfall Season 2 premiere at AMC Georgetown- https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=FePKZrGDqFw Rest In Peace and Power #ripjohnsingleton #snowfallfx @johnsingleton @snowfallfx @aunniy @officialaunni https://www.instagram.com/p/ByQhOWgBkWW/?igshid=mews7c0wtoav