WOMENSWEAR

They often say that a picture is worth a thousand words, and when those words can translate onto a different medium, the story continues to evolve. That’s what happened when Claire Andrew photographed a stormy day in New York. The water, light and clouds rumbling together was an ethereal moment of magic and became the [...]

Emerging designer Hannah Goff takes a print-centric approach to her namesake label. This SCAD graduate uses her textile background to make her own geometric-inspired custom fabrics. Combined with a mashup up of polka dots, stripes, florals and patchwork combinations, the line has its own visual harmony. For fall, her collection is for the woman that [...]

The Saunder girl. She’s a fun-loving urban warrior with forward thinking sensibilities. And, she has a penchant for some serious style. For fall, Emily Saunders infused her affair with rock and roll (think the glory days of Queen) into the collection. She told us, “I translated the textures and complexities of the music I was listening [...]

Recollection by Sandra Murphy is a testament that today’s modern women can look good in timeless silhouettes. Her Mrs. Parker dress in cotton comes in Sandra’s custom lawn print and is suited for those carefree days of summer. And, the Margo circle skirt paired with a classic crepe de chine blouse is not only flattering, but is [...]

For fall, Monica Wesley has evolved her label Uye Surana to include a strong balance of ready-to-wear and lingerie. Building on her carefree, effortless lifestyle aesthetic, this season is all about relaxed looks with soft and organic shapes. Her drawstring faceted hem top in silk comes in berry and black and can be adjusted at the strap and [...]

Kimberly Sherer describes her New York-based ready-to-wear label Jordan Louis as comfortable luxury. After working with names such as John Varvatos and Nili Lotan, she’s launched with a collection that is reflective of her tenure and work with suiting. Inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright, the collection is modern and shows what happens when fabrics are allowed [...]

For fall, Kristi Vosbeck has a new story to tell. Her inspiration: Sherlock Holmes in Paris with influences from Shanghai. What you’ll see are more sophisticated looks, a sharper edge and strong tailoring shown through a rich color story which includes a proper dose of orange, a smoked grey, sage, black and opium white. A bit [...]

To debut their label Tilly and William, Jessica Lapidos and Thomas Barranca chose to do a fashion show. Yes, this was a show that not only included the proverbial pomp and circumstance of models walking down the runway, but dancers with sensual leaps and bounds that were not only entertaining, but also showed the design, comfort and wearability of [...]

Sharp shapes, a curiosity for rubber and vinyl along with a dark disposition allowed emerging designer Bishme Cromartie to create his latest collection. Sleek and sultry, his vixen-like warrior black dress has a triangular cut out bodice and peplum with details at the waistband. And, taking inspiration from the fortune cookie, his second piece focuses on dramatic sleeves [...]

Suzanne Rae always tells a meaningful story with each collection. This season, her inspiration came from those that praised a higher order. Monks, priests and nuns to be exact. What’s clear is that she knows what’s she’s about: clothes with a minimal aesthetic that cater to the confident-cool woman who believes that less is more, [...]

Being today’s modern business woman comes with a certain set of truths. She has to walk with confidence, be a diligent, connected multi-tasker, and at times, factor travel into her work week. For many, the wardrobe that goes along with this lifestyle is usually the drab pant suit in a few different colors that feels [...]

Playful, elegant and sexy. Those are three words that Raquelle uses to describe her Brooklyn-based namesake label that takes a timeless approach by using many 1960s inspired silhouettes. For spring, her collection is grounded in whimsical looks like circle skirts, relaxed blouses, shorts and empire waist dresses with feminine details like ruffles, gathers and flares. Combined [...]

Multimedia artist Anna Coroneo has a knack for creating lively, whimsical prints. She started in Australia creating works of art on canvas. From here, she went global and continued her education at Parsons and Central St.Martins honing in on design and the business of fashion. Soon after, she began translating her work on to accessories. [...]

Frock Los Angeles. Simply put, a sustainable, Made in America label that delivers elegant style with maximum comfort. Designer Victoria Tik describes her woman as, “never overdone, but always the belle of the ball.” And, whether that ball is actually a spring soiree, cocktail hour or evening fete, her collection offers a variety of looks [...]

New York-based emerging designer Sumanta Ghose, a Parsons grad and founder of Uurmi is changing the way women look at Indian eveningwear. Taking traditional silhouettes such as the sari, lengha and salwar kameez and modernizing the styles with colorful, bold prints is her way of making a splash. She’s also merging east and west  through her [...]

Chicago-based designer Lagi Nadeau has spent over a year developing her ready-to-wear line. As one of six designers participating in the Chicago Fashion Incubator, she has received direction, support and has been presented with opportunities like showing her collection at Fashion Focus at Millennium Park during Chicago Fashion Week. . This season, her inspiration comes from [...]

New York-based designer Sunghee Bang is working on becoming the latest knitwear connoisseur. Straight out of FIT, she began her company and focused on figuring out how the line should progress. With ready-to-wear pieces that includes jackets and sweaters; some chunky, silky soft and and multi-length, her offerings clearly show her innovative, deconstructed approach to [...]

Randi Spoon & Alexis Lawton, the emerging designer duo behind Spoon Fashion make it easy for women to look good with a label that brings out her free-spirited elegance. For spring, they are introducing dresses and tops with their signature laser cut-out and spoon-bearing scarves. Colorful and full of versatility, pieces are appropriate for work days, fun [...]

For spring 13, Joel Cidizeni, founder of Cidenzi Mori is whisking you into a collection called “California Yacht.” Lightweight, effortless dresses, including a striped maxi and ones with a high-low hem offer flirtatious sex appeal. His Wilshire vest in a royal purple Japanese sateen cotton paired with demi shorts is just one of many silhouettes that [...]

Barcelona-based designer Elisabet Vallecillo began her label El Colmillo de Morsa in 2009 with a premise that “beautiful things have infinite forms.” For spring, her Pangea collection took inspiration from animal eclecticism and references to ancient civilization. Polished and focused, this season is about classic silhouettes given a burst of vibrancy through a range of treatments such aquatic prints, [...]

Building on her signature for hand painted florals, Kelly Love’s spring ’13 collection is filled with an array of prints appropriate for the season. Jackets, dresses, tops and bottoms are designed to fit a soft, romantic aesthetic, but also pop in a distinctive way. Her Blossoms that Dance dress in a lush canary yellow mixes silk [...]

All strong brands have a signature. Whether it’s a color, silhouette or hardware, a signature is key in building and growing a fashion business. Rebecca Minkoff’s Morning After Bag, Christian Louboutin’s red sole or Diane von Furstenberg’s wrap dress have become synonymous with their name and return each season. As an emerging designer, it’s important [...]