Learn more about 2025 BFA critic, Heike Jarick
Heike Jarick is a German-born, London-schooled, Milan-trained and globally focused fashion designer living in New York City. Launched in 2002, the HEIKEJARICK line focuses on experimental use of drape, layering and tailoring, creatively contrasting structure and fluidity in innovative fabrics. An advanced contemporary label called HEIKE-NY was launched in 2015, adding a layer to the designer’s impressive oeuvre.
Learn more about 2025 BFA critic, Phantashia Johnson
Phantashia Johnson is a seasoned fashion professional with a deep-rooted passion for design, craftsmanship, and the art of garment construction. A ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï alumna with a degree in fashion design, she has spent over a decade in the apparel industry, including 11 years as a technical designer at Lane Bryant, specializing in fit, construction, and product development.
Learn more about the salting LLC
the salting’s creative directors and co-owners, Michael Ward and Manel Garcia Espejo, are both seasoned veterans of the fashion industry. Ward, a Parsons School of Design alumnus, honed his craft at Burberry, Rachel Zoe, & Diane Von Furstenberg, while Garcia Espejo studied at the London College of Fashion and gained recognition working with Francisco Costa at Calvin Klein Collection and Raf Simons & Pieter Mullier at Calvin Klein by appointment.