January 2011
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Clarissa Labin
Clarissa Labin = Talent!
Born and raised in Germany with roots in Venezuela, Clarissa Labin moved to London to study womenswear design, graduating with honors at London College of Fashion in 2000.
Here resume really speaks for itself.
She has a professional background in both luxury and high street fashion with almost two years experience as accessories designer at Christian Dior in Paris and...
December 2010
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Annie Fish. eco-conscious and one-of-a-kind
Not sure what to wear to that New Year’s Eve party. Check out Boston independent designer Annie Fish.
Photo Credit - Annie Fish Website
Annie Fish designs handmade dresses out of recycled and re-purposed clothing, fabric, and jewelry. Because they are eco-conscious, she aims to use all of the materials resourcefully while still producing a garment that is comfortable, wearable, and...
November 2010
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Anna Hovet - Chicago Emerging Designer
If you are looking for a young contemporary collection with some edge, check out designer Anna Hovet.
October 2010
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“Charleston’s Finest” Designers Debut New...
Some of Charleston’s favorite designers debuted their new collections at the second installment of the Dock Side Fashion Show. The Charleston Maritime Center historic waterfront was the perfect backdrop for a runway presentation.
This year’s lineup included Clewis Reid, Sarah Maxwell, Anna Lassiter, Rachel Gordon One Love and Julie Wheat’s Cavortress.
Clewis Reid (Photo Credit - Jessica...
September 2010
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2 by Lyn and Tony
Art becomes Fashion!
Two art photographers from down under have found a new passion and has produced an exclusive range of fashion pieces, that reflect common elements of art practice and a commitment to a new aesthetic of luxury fashion.
Their pieces are all handmade, using the finest of materials such as kangaroo leather, sterling silver, semi-precious stones, silk, Macaw feathers &...
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Love is Love, Love
Looking for a designer who creates edgy streetwear that is quality and fit womanly figures. I found one!
Brooklyn based designer Amelia fell in love with streetwear in Italy, while studying abroad with FIT. She is a lover of indie girl streetwear, power couples and high top sneakers. Basically, and all around cool chic.
Draped Muscle Tank - Retails for $75
With her love of street culture...
August 2010
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Marc Bernstein - Triple wrap bracelets
I met jewelry designer Marc Bernstein at the Young Designers Market in Soho and not only was he the nicest person ever, but his craftsmanship and attention to detail is superb.
This rope style triple wrap bracelet in Rhodium with chocolate leather is a must have for the fall.
I purchased this one!
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Vote for fashion designer Julie Wheat!
Stylishly Ambitious! That is how I describe emerging designer Julie Wheat. A school district administrator by day while designing clothing and accessories by night, Julie is in it, to win it.
Cavortress (design and vintage collection) hit the Charleston fashion scene a couple of years ago and I have witnessed first hand how this brand has changed the style of Charleston fashionistas. For the...
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Green Fashion is not a Fad!
Eco-conscious fashion is not a fad. Green fashion is here to stay!
Vaute Couture is the first apparel line to focus on developing high style high performance fashion with one major challenge- no animal derived materials.
Leanne Mai-ly Hilgart is the brainchild and environmental activist behind this Vegan line. Her eco blend tanks and tees, uncycled windbreakers and organic dresses which are...
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Seattle's Best!
I always love a designer who wears their own designs. Lizzie Parker, who is based outside of Seattle, creates many of her first samples for herself: as she test drives everything in her line.
I found this lovely designer via Portland Fashion Week and loved her unique sense of style that was still wearable for the everyday woman.
Photo Credit: Ed Kavishe - Fashion Wire Press
July 2010
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WatchTherese Rawsthorne RAFW 2010
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Memento Mori Jewellery
While making a post to Twitter last week, I stumbled upon a tweet that said Memento Mori Jewellery. Intrigued, I clicked on the link and was directed to a photo gallery on Facebook of brilliantly designed jewelry by Lisa McEachern.
Lisa McEachern designs and handcrafts Memento Mori, a passionate and eccentric line of jewellery.
What is Memento Mori you ask? Well….
Memento Mori is full...
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Vancouver's Eco Fashion Scene
On my recent trip to Vancouver, I was excited to scope out their fashion scene. To my surprise, this unique city was filled with limitless STYLE.
Instead of hitting up the high-end designer stores and malls, I opted to find a one-of-a-kind boutique that showcased Vancouver’s emerging design community.
After a doing a quick google search (Vancouver emerging designers), Body Politic popped...
