1.) MIHA—www.mihastudio.com
· Caroline Constas, Stephanie Otto, and Aimee Kellner launched their line in 2010 to target the young working girl that is fashion conscious and enjoys following current trends. Their goal is to create styles that are comfortable, yet stylish for a professional setting or for a night out. These designers sought success when Nordstrom purchased items from one of their first collections.
2.) Dana Lee–http://www.danaleenewyork.com/
· Dana designs menswear in unique silhouettes and various shades. Based in New York, this Canadian native focuses on several aspects while designing her line. When asked during an interview what the key elements mattered to her most, she responded, “I’ve come to accept that I really don’t like designing with seams or lines. I’d say my work is more defined by texture, color, finishing, the overall feeling of the garment. So I try to develop those elements as much as possible.”
3.) Gregory Parkinson—http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/F2011RTW-GPARKINSON
· Although Parkinson has been in business for over a decade, he is finally getting the recognition he deserves, climbing to the top list of upcoming designers. He was selected as one of the few American designers to showcase his work in Paris, working with Manolo Blahnik on a shoe collection for the spring 2012 season. Parkinson’s non-color spring collection was featured during Fashion Week, displaying a variety of fabrics such as tweed, organza, voiles, and cotton laces.