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Keith Lissner (Bravo TV - The Fashion Show contestant) is based in New
York where his collection has captured the attention of the city’s young social set, and his
dresses are regularly worn out-and-about by some of New York’s most effervescent young ladies. Lissner’s gowns are also
frequently worn by a mix of accomplished performers, including Emmy Rossum, Taryn Manning, Janet Jackson and Natasha
Beddingfield. These strong, talented artists typify the Keith Lissner woman; feminine, unique, and exuding a great sense of self. This Chicago native has been steeped in high
fashion from a young age, exposed to couture in his family’s boutique.
Nadia Ivanova (London) was born in Bulgaria, Europe
where she spent the last several years in London, UK specializing
in fashion. Nadia Ivanova interned in London, UK with designers Bruce
Oldfield and Ioannis Dimitrousis. Nadia uses her experience with
different cultures as an inspiration. Her work is inspired from
architecture, history, politics, art and music. Fashion design is not simply designing; it is way of communication for the designer.
Her line is called Nai.
Katie Dunn (Portland) is inspired to bring art into everyday attire, and to convey
a sense of self in every garment. Unsung Productions strives to
exude an unequivocal devotion to fashion and enhancement of the female
form. It is made from materials of quality and built to provoke
a long love for clothing. Unsung Productions is about clothing
that inspires; that is constructed to flatter, illuminate, and transform
you.
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DainHMaschile (New York) launched two prominent designers Dain Henry and Lisbeth Henry in 2005. Since then their customized approach to luxe Italian designs has
maintained its appeal. DHM designs use unique elements of style concocted from the Middle East and Latin America. The company truly believes in their designs
because they devote themselves to create their line using intricate detail, finesse, and the up most care for the fashion savvy customer.
Caitlin Allen (NewYork) is a Rhode Island native, who moved to New York City in 2006 to attend Parsons the New School for Design. She is currently earning her Bachelors of Fine Arts in Fashion Design. In 2008, Caitlin participated in Fusion Fashion Show, a competition between 15 Parsons designers and 15 designers from the Fashion Institute of Technology, creating a collection of 5 looks. Caitlin continues to look forward to the next adventure the fashion industry may have for her.
Caitlin was part of The Emerging Trends 2008.
Heather Luca
(MN) defines her designs as neo-Victorian and Steampunk
inspired. Structured corsets combine with unique fabrics and materials
to create a unique fusion that is both beautiful and wearable. Heather
has a background in fine art and photography, and uses it to examine
new ways to combine historical aesthetics with modern materials. She
attended Minneapolis Community and Technical College to refine her
skills in sewing and design, but corsetry has been her passion and her
main line of work for over six years. Her designs are available
through her business, Scoundrelle's Keep, the name inspired by her
love of fantasy and whimsy.
Andy Jacques (Boston) over the past seven years has created an unyielding demand for both his men and women’s lines throughout new england, new york city, and as far south as Miami.
At the same time gracing the editorial pages and screens of numerous media outlets such as The Boston Globe, NBC's highly rated TV show "Deco Drive" (Miami), ABC News Channel-2 (NYC),The Improper Bostonian, and MTV-Desi.
Currently with designs in demand from many local and international celebrities including Ryan Leslie, Jonathan Vilma, and Oksana Akinshina, Andy Jacques Couture is well positioned as a brand that exemplifies both cutting edge style and luxury.
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The following
designers are also part of this years Emerging Trends:
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