Justin Timberlake Worn by Celebs

Lily Collins, Shay Mitchell and Leven Rambin were all spotted wearing Justin Timberlake merchandise recently.  Heron Preston and Bravado came together to unleash new exclusive merchandise for Justin Timberlake in February. 

Janie Bryant Vintage Costume Designer

WWDMAGIC is known as a destination for some of the hottest brand launches – from celebrities to bloggers to emerging designers. This year will be no different when renowned costume designer, Janie Bryant (previously of Mad Men) launches her latest collection with Unique Vintage and chats vintage and trends in the WWD Social House. 

Apparel Search has been lucky enough to gain access to an interview with Janie which was a quick Q&A.

You’ve been busy! Tell us about your new capsule collection with Unique Vintage and the upcoming series, The Last Tycoon?

I was so excited to discover Unique Vintage as they have beautiful retro-inspired styles in everything from wiggle dresses to sexy swimwear to chic prom looks. Their customer base is so engaged and loyal and we wanted to bring them something special. Working with Katie (the CEO) and the team there is amazing as we all have such a love of vintage and period design. This first collection is inspired by one of my favorite periods – the 1950’s – and includes inspirations from some of the favorites in my personal collection. I’m excited that the capsule is accessible to all at a great price point and available in sizes from XS to 4XL. 

The Last Tycoon just premiered on Amazon in July and the production is gorgeous – 1930’s Hollywood glamour with a terrific cast in Kelsey Grammar, Lily Collins and Matt Bomer. I was so fortunate to work with the creators, Billy Ray and Chris Keyser. I get my inspirations for all shows in three ways – the script, research and collaboration. The writers develop the characters, and through costume, I help bring them to life. My team and I do a lot of research in prep for any project, including old magazines, movies, newspapers, historical documents, catalogs, museums, biographies, photos, etc. We search on Etsy, EBay and Ruby Lane for ideas. Then, it is ultimately  a collaboration in design, along with the hair and makeup teams, the set design, and the creators of the show. I buy  from vintage stores, have the garments re-made or create my own designs to be accurate of the time period. 

How does your approach with The Last Tycoon differ from your work on ‘Mad Men’? 

Priyanka Chopra and Emmanuelle Chriqui Tank Tops

Priyanka Chopra and Emmanuelle Chriqui were both spotted over the weekend wearing Junk Food Clothing. Priyanka posed for an Instagram photo wearing Wonder Woman Tank ($42, www.revolve.com).

Photos of Priyanka courtesy of Instagram 

Lily Collins Abs of Steel

Lily Collins was photographed wearing GRANA and Parker Smith earlier this week!  Yesterday, the actress showed off her svelte physique (in other words, rock hard abs) in her GRANA Active Racerback Crop Top ($25, www.grana.com). 

Here is a closer look at the racerback crop top without the abs.

On Wednesday, she rocked the Parker Smith Brynna Cropped Flares on her way to see a movie ($163, www.parkersmith.com). 

See more of Lily Collins here on the Fashion Blog.

Celebrity Style So Far July 2016

OK, I understand it is only July 7th and the month has only just begun.  But simply could not wait to post a few celebrity spottings for the month.

Lily Collins was photographed wearing Junk Food clothing brand in Los Angeles on July 5th.  The Last Tycoon actress sported her Basquiat 1960 Pullover Hoodie leaving a morning pilates class.

Actress Nikki Reed was captured this past Friday afternoon wearing awear sunglasses as she walked hand-in-hand with husband Ian Somerhalder! The former Twilight & Sleepy Hollows star was photographed wearing sunglasses style #3717 in CR  ($199; www.awearcharmant.com) while packing on the PDA and browsing the shops on Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice, California. 

We also spotted Nikki Reed wearing awear sunglasses on June 28th.

Just in case you missed our previous celebrity style posts, you may want to check out these other celebs spotted so far this month.

Chrissy Teigen Wears Lili Claspe

Cassadee Pope Wears bebe Dress

Miranda Kerr Wearing Bombshell Skinny Jeans

Sofia Richie Wearing Kiss Shirt

Learn more about trendy celebrities such as Nikki Reed and Lily Collins in the fashion blog celebs section.

By the way, it's nice to see that Nikki Reed and her man were both wearing sun hats.  We are not saying that keeping the sun off your face will make you look like them (that is a high standard), but it is certainly better for your skin if you wear a sun hat to provide shade from the harsh rays of the sun.  If you don't believe me, you can learn more about sun hats in our new fashion influence section.

Celebrity Style So Far July 2016

OK, I understand it is only July 7th and the month has only just begun.  But simply could not wait to post a few celebrity spottings for the month.

Lily Collins was photographed wearing Junk Food clothing brand in Los Angeles on July 5th.  The Last Tycoon actress sported her Basquiat 1960 Pullover Hoodie leaving a morning pilates class.

Actress Nikki Reed was captured this past Friday afternoon wearing awear sunglasses as she walked hand-in-hand with husband Ian Somerhalder! The former Twilight & Sleepy Hollows star was photographed wearing sunglasses style #3717 in CR  ($199; www.awearcharmant.com) while packing on the PDA and browsing the shops on Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice, California. 

We also spotted Nikki Reed wearing awear sunglasses on June 28th.

Just in case you missed our previous celebrity style posts, you may want to check out these other celebs spotted so far this month.

Chrissy Teigen Wears Lili Claspe

Cassadee Pope Wears bebe Dress

Miranda Kerr Wearing Bombshell Skinny Jeans

Sofia Richie Wearing Kiss Shirt

Learn more about trendy celebrities such as Nikki Reed and Lily Collins in the fashion blog celebs section.

By the way, it's nice to see that Nikki Reed and her man were both wearing sun hats.  We are not saying that keeping the sun off your face will make you look like them (that is a high standard), but it is certainly better for your skin if you wear a sun hat to provide shade from the harsh rays of the sun.  If you don't believe me, you can learn more about sun hats in our new fashion influence section.

Celebrity Style So Far July 2016

OK, I understand it is only July 7th and the month has only just begun.  But simply could not wait to post a few celebrity spottings for the month.

Lily Collins was photographed wearing Junk Food clothing brand in Los Angeles on July 5th.  The Last Tycoon actress sported her Basquiat 1960 Pullover Hoodie leaving a morning pilates class.

Actress Nikki Reed was captured this past Friday afternoon wearing awear sunglasses as she walked hand-in-hand with husband Ian Somerhalder! The former Twilight & Sleepy Hollows star was photographed wearing sunglasses style #3717 in CR  ($199; www.awearcharmant.com) while packing on the PDA and browsing the shops on Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice, California. 

We also spotted Nikki Reed wearing awear sunglasses on June 28th.

Just in case you missed our previous celebrity style posts, you may want to check out these other celebs spotted so far this month.

Chrissy Teigen Wears Lili Claspe

Cassadee Pope Wears bebe Dress

Miranda Kerr Wearing Bombshell Skinny Jeans

Sofia Richie Wearing Kiss Shirt

Learn more about trendy celebrities such as Nikki Reed and Lily Collins in the fashion blog celebs section.

By the way, it's nice to see that Nikki Reed and her man were both wearing sun hats.  We are not saying that keeping the sun off your face will make you look like them (that is a high standard), but it is certainly better for your skin if you wear a sun hat to provide shade from the harsh rays of the sun.  If you don't believe me, you can learn more about sun hats in our new fashion influence section.

Celebrity Style So Far July 2016

OK, I understand it is only July 7th and the month has only just begun.  But simply could not wait to post a few celebrity spottings for the month.

Lily Collins was photographed wearing Junk Food clothing brand in Los Angeles on July 5th.  The Last Tycoon actress sported her Basquiat 1960 Pullover Hoodie leaving a morning pilates class.

Actress Nikki Reed was captured this past Friday afternoon wearing awear sunglasses as she walked hand-in-hand with husband Ian Somerhalder! The former Twilight & Sleepy Hollows star was photographed wearing sunglasses style #3717 in CR  ($199; www.awearcharmant.com) while packing on the PDA and browsing the shops on Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice, California. 

We also spotted Nikki Reed wearing awear sunglasses on June 28th.

Just in case you missed our previous celebrity style posts, you may want to check out these other celebs spotted so far this month.

Chrissy Teigen Wears Lili Claspe

Cassadee Pope Wears bebe Dress

Miranda Kerr Wearing Bombshell Skinny Jeans

Sofia Richie Wearing Kiss Shirt

Learn more about trendy celebrities such as Nikki Reed and Lily Collins in the fashion blog celebs section.

By the way, it's nice to see that Nikki Reed and her man were both wearing sun hats.  We are not saying that keeping the sun off your face will make you look like them (that is a high standard), but it is certainly better for your skin if you wear a sun hat to provide shade from the harsh rays of the sun.  If you don't believe me, you can learn more about sun hats in our new fashion influence section.

Lily Collins Wearing Sanctuary Clothing

Lily Collins was photographed wearing Sanctuary Clothing this weekend in LA! The Lancome brand ambassador styled her chic off-duty look with the Boyfriend Shirt in French Laundry, the same style recently seen on Charlize Theron ($89, www.sanctuaryclothing.com). 

See more about Lily Collins style selections.

AARP Grownups Award Red Carpet

The 15th Annual Movies for Grownups® Awards were held tonight at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles, celebrating 2015’s standout filmmakers, actors, actresses and movies with unique relevance for the 50-plus audience.  Sponsored by AARP Credit Cards from Chase, proceeds from this year’s Movies for Grownups® event will support AARP Foundation’s work in the Los Angeles area to create and advance effective solutions to help struggling people 50 and older secure the essentials.

“We acknowledge tonight’s distinguished awardees for their dedication to creating and sharing stories that resonate with and are relevant to people 50 and over,” said Myrna Blyth, AARP Senior Vice President and Editorial Director. “We also applaud the contributions made by those in the film industry who are helping to disrupt aging by exploring and challenging the conventional thinking on what it means to grow older.”

Highlights from the evening included a touching tribute to Career Achievement honoree Michael Douglas, whose award was presented by Bette Midler.  His wife, Catherine Zeta-Jones, joined Douglas for the event.  Jane Fonda presented the Best Actress statue to her Grace and Frankie co-star Lily Tomlin for Grandma, and Lou Gossett Jr. presented Morgan Freeman with the Best Grownup Love Story honor for his role in 5 Flights Up.  

Actress Laura Dern was a surprise presenter for her mother Diane Ladd to whom she gave both a moving tribute and the Best Supporting Actress award for Joy. Michael Peña presented Ridley Scott with his Best Director and Reader’s Choice awards for The Martian and legendary performer Dick Van Dyke delighted the crowd as he handed Bryan Cranston the Best Actor trophy for Trumbo.  

In other award highlights: Host Kathy Griffin kept the energy high with self-deprecating jokes and singer Thelma Houston performed “Don’t Leave Me this Way” from The Martian, complete with disco balls turning the awards ballroom into a nightclub.

Other distinguished guests included Mark Ruffalo, Tom McCarthy, Ryan Coogler, Phylicia Rashad, Carl Weathers, David O. Russell, Joy Mangano, Nancy Meyers, Adam Devine, Patricia Clarkson, Elizabeth Banks, Sherry Lansing, Pete Docter, Jonas Rivera, Robert Forster, June Squibb, Paula Poundstone, Rita Moreno, Ed Asner, Rob Friedman, Wendie Malick, Bruce Boxleitner, Susan Blakely, John Savage, and Dee Wallace. Committee members Ken Scherer, Sid Ganis, Ed Begley, Jr., Doug Collins and Joe Lumarda also attended.

For a full report on the Movies for Grownups evening see www.aarp.org/annual-mfg-awards.

About AARP Foundation 

AARP Foundation is working to win back opportunity for struggling Americans 50-plus by being a force for change on the most serious issues they face today: housing, hunger, income, and isolation. By coordinating responses to these issues on all four fronts at once, and supporting them with vigorous legal advocacy, the Foundation serves the unique needs of those 50+ while working with local organizations nationwide to reach more people and make resources go further. AARP Foundation is a charitable affiliate of AARP. Learn more at www.aarpfoundation.org.

About AARP The Magazine’s Movies For Grownups® Awards

The annual Movies for Grownups® Awards raises funds for AARP Foundation, AARP’s affiliated charity, which works in communities nationwide to address the needs of older Americans by investing in innovative solutions that tackle the causes of the challenges they face: the need for functional and affordable housing, adequate and nutritious food, steady income, and strong and sustaining social bonds. Chase Card Services will be the Premier sponsor of the event.   

The Movies For Grownups® multimedia franchise includes talent interviews, weekly online reviews and previews, film festivals, free movie screenings and year-round coverage in print and online. For more information about Movies for Grownups® visit www.aarp.org/annual-mfg-awards. Twitter: twitter.com/Movies4Grownups

About AARP The Magazine

With nearly 36 million readers, AARP The Magazine is the world's largest circulation magazine and the definitive lifestyle publication for Americans 50+. AARP The Magazine delivers comprehensive content through health and fitness features, financial guidance, consumer interest information and tips, celebrity interviews, and book and movie reviews. AARP The Magazine was founded in 1958 and is published bimonthly in print and continually online. Learn more at www.aarp.org/magazine/. Twitter: twitter.com/AARP

About Chase

Chase is the U.S. consumer and commercial banking business of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM), a leading global financial services firm with assets of $2.4 trillion and operations worldwide. Chase serves nearly half of America’s households with a broad range of financial services, including personal banking, credit cards, mortgages, auto financing, investment advice, small business loans and payment processing. Customers can choose how and where they want to bank: 5,400 branches, 17,000 ATMs, mobile, online and by phone. For more information, go to www.chase.com/

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Lea Michele in IVI Daggerwing Sunglasses

Lea Michele was photographed wearing IVI sunglasses during the 'Scream Queens' photo op at Comic-Con International 2015 in San Diego this weekend. The actress accented her retro stripped outfit with her IVI Daggerwing Sunglasses in Polished Black ($160.00)! 

Lily Collins has also worn the same IVI sunglasses, most recently while arriving at LAX after Paris Couture Fashion Week.

If you are interested, you can also check out a previous spotting of Lily Collins wearing IVI Daggerwing Sunglasses.

Emmy Rossum Wears IVI

Emmy Rossum shared two Instagram photos recently wearing IVI sunglasses! The Shameless actress posed with a friend and in her fitness gear while wearing her IVI Daggerwing Sunglasses in Polished Black. ($160.00, www.ivivision.com)

The same style that was recently seen on Lily Collins!  See Lily Collins wearing her IVI Sunglasses.

Lily Collins Wearing IVI Daggerwing Sunglasses

Lily Collins was spotted wearing IVI sunglasses Saturday in Los Angeles! The young actress enjoyed a day out shopping while wearing her IVI Daggerwing Sunglasses in Polished Black ($160.00, www.ivivision.com).

Celebrity Fashion April 2015

Lily Collins was photographed wearing STRÖM Brand this weekend in Los Angeles! The jet-setter arrived at LAX in style in her Tio Thundra skinnies ($225, www.strombrand.com).

Carly Rae Jepsen shared a photo on Instagram carrying a Patricia Nash bag over the weekend in Japan! The pop singer accessorized her look with her Rosemailing Firenze Saddle bag while on her press tour ($229; www.patricianashdesigns.com).  

Carly Rae Jepsen was photographed wearing Cynthia Rowley and Carlo Pazolini shoes in Toyko on April 11, 2015.  The singer made a chic arrival in her Cynthia Rowley Long Sleeve Silk Rib Cuff Tee ($139; www.cynthiarowley.com) that she paired with Carlo Pazolini's Grey Suede and Leather Pumps (Price Available Upon Request; www.carlopazolini.com). 

Elle Fanning was photographed wearing STRÖM Brand jeans and carrying a Patricia Nash bag over the weekend in Los Angeles! The starlet accessorized the Kille Selvedge Slouch in Ray ($352; www.strombrand.com) with her Patricia Nash Carrara Drawstring Boho Fringe Brown bag for a laid back look ($249, www.patricianashdesigns.com). 

Nikki Reed was photographed wearing STRÖM Brand at the People Stylewatch & REVOLVE Fashion and Festival Event during Coachella on Saturday afternoon in Palm Springs! The trendsetter paired her Kort Raven shorts with a boho blouse for a chic festival look ($158, www.strombrand.com).

Katy Tiz  was spotted wearing Suki + Solaine on her Instagram on April 9, 2015. The chart topping singer wore her black Watercolor Art Tunic while at rehearsals in Los Angeles for upcoming radio shows ($98; www.sukiandsolaine.com).  

Photo courtesy of https://instagram.com/katytiz 

Kelli Berglund was spotted carrying Cynthia Rowley on her instagram yesterday! The Disney Channel actress accessorized her Coachella ready look with the Dylan Satchel Handbag in Rose (price available upon request; www.cynthiarowley.com).  

Photo courtesy of https://instagram.com/kelliberglund/.

Francesca Eastwood was photographed wearing Cynthia Rowley at The Longest Ride premiere on April 6th, 2015 in Los Angeles. The actress stunned in her Cynthia Rowley Satin Leaf Applique Full Skirt in Gold (price available upon request; www.cynthiarowley.com) and accessorized her red carpet look with her Brevity Signature Necklace ($195; www.brevityjewelry.com) and KITSCH Silver Henna Hand Chain ($34; www.mykitsch.com).  

Reese Witherspoon was photographed wearing Fidelity Denim on April 6th, 2015 in Los Angeles.  The blonde beauty paired the Ryder jacket in Exile Destruct with her floral sundress for a flirty Spring look ($198, www.fidelitydenim.com).

Lily Collins was photographed wearing STRÖM Brand earlier this month in Los Angeles!  This is the third time that we know of the starlet has enjoyed the warm LA weather in her Kort Star shorts ($164, www.strombrand.com).

Willow Shields was photographed wearing pheel approximately two weeks ago in LA. The Hunger Games actress looked great in her black Getaway Compression pants as she arrived for Dancing With the Stars rehearsals ($94; www.pheel.com)! 

Willow Shields was also photographed carrying LANY again. The actress made her way to Dancing With The Stars practice with the Let's Twist Again Backpack in Black ($60; www.lanystyle.com).  

Kym Johnson was photographed wearing Pheel on April 2nd in Los Angeles. The Australian dancer looked fresh faced and relaxed in her blue Vortex Tank ($40; www.pheel.com) leaving a rehearsal for Dancing With the Stars! 

Thank you for taking the time to read our fashion celebrity blog post. We hope that you have found this news to be informative. 

View some of our other fabulous fashion blog posts about celebrities here on the Apparel Search fashion blog.

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Lily Collins Eye Boyfriend Pullover

Lily Collins was photographed wearing Junk Food early yesterday in LA! The actress looked refreshed in her Eye Boyfriend Pullover from the Fall '15 collection as she left a spa in West Hollywood (Available in July, $75; www.junkfoodclothing.com).

You may want to also see Lily Collins wearing a Greatful Dead sweatshirt from our style post earlier this week.

Thank you for taking the time to read our fashion blog post. We hope that you have found this news about Lily to be informative.  If you have comments or questions, please add your thoughts in the discussion area below.

Lily Collins Wearing Greatful Dead Sweatshirt

Lily Collins was photographed wearing Junk Food yesterday in LA! The actress looked relaxed in her Tie Dye Grateful Dead sweatshirt as she shopped at Whole Foods in West Hollywood. ($82; www.junkfoodclothing.com).

Below is a photo of a fashion model wearing the same graphics so that you can have a better look at the print.

You should also check out our Lily Collins Le Street C'est Chic blog post from earlier today.

Here is a little trivia... What was the first concert that I ever attended?  Yup, Greatful Dead.

Lily Collins Le Street C'est Chic

Lily Collins was photographed wearing Junk Food t-shirt this weekend in LA!  The British-American actress looked cute and casual in her Le Street C'est Chic Tee as she made her way to lunch (www.junkfoodclothing.com). 

Below is a picture of a fashion model in the t-shirt so that you can see the design more clearly.

See more of Lily Collins here on the Fashion Blog.

Lily Collins in Free For All Grey Tie-Dye Dress

Lily Collins in STRÖM Brand Shorts

Lily Collins in Bambi Cropped Tank Top

Lily Collins at the Lancome Pre-Bafta Party in London

For those of you that enjoy casual trends as much as we do, you may want to visit the casual style blog section for additional reading opportunities.

Emerging Fashion Designers 2015

What is an emerging designer?

An emerging designer is a newly formed or just coming into prominence designer; emergent.  In regard to the apparel industry, it refers to a new clothing, footwear, or fashion accessory designer that is fresh on the scene but gaining in popularity for one reason or another.  Some of them will become successful and others will fall away into obscurity as many have done before them.

Who are the new emerging fashion designers that we should keep an eye on during 2015?  And why are they being picked to rise in popularity?  Well, in order to best answer these questions, we should turn to the pros.  Refinery 29 and Paste Magazine have put together rather nice lists of emerging designer picks along with the reasons that they believe these designers deserve special recognition as up and comers.  Due to that fact that we are fans of both publications, we thought it would be nice to share with you their wisdom.  After reading their opinions below, you should also visit their website to see the other amazing fashion articles that they have written on the subject of fashion.

Here are eight emerging designer picks highlighted by Refinery 29. 

The 8 New Designers We're Betting On In 2015 written by Connie Wang.  Connie's article also includes excellent fashion photos for each of the designers.  You should check her original post at Refinery 29.

Babyghost: Though the brand was founded in 2010, Babyghost truly hit its stride this past year, after enlisting Chinese models Ju Xiaowen and Ming Xi to rep the brand.  A mix of goth-glam streetwear, cozy knits, and riot grrrl sensibilities, Babyghost is redefining NYC's new "cool-girl" aesthetic.

5:31 Jérôme: Unlike the 3.1 in Phillip Lim's brand's name, the 5 and 31 here refer to the date that Jérôme LaMaar was born. A fifth generation New Yorker, Jérôme knows exactly how to walk that fine line between class and crass; his collection has all the raw sex appeal of Versace with the sophistication of Altuzarra. In particular, the spring '15 collection has an updated American Hustle vibe that makes us dream of disco (Apparel Search added this link to our Disco fashion page; it was not in Connie's original article).

Daniel Silverstein: Daniel Silverstein's clothes feel good to wear, but don't call them "easy." Made for the person who wouldn't own anything she merely feels lukewarm about, each piece stands out. The collection features strong, geometric shapes meant to be layered and mismatched. Silverstein's clothes are for creatives. Case in point: Lady Gaga is already a fan.

Kim Haller: After spending 20 years creating knits for such heavy hitters as Calvin Klein, Derek Lam, and Jason Wu, Kim Haller is finally using her talents for her own eponymous line. What Haller can sculpt with yarn, most people couldn't do with putty. Her collection of sweaters, dresses, skirts, and one-pieces are the coziest works of art you'll ever own.

Miuniku: Sisters Tina and Nikita Satradhar have racked up accolades as the finalists and award winners of a slew of prestigious design competitions. But, you don't need to know what they've won to understand that their brand, Miuniku (a combination of their nicknames), is special. Arrestingly graphic, slightly surreal, yet practical, too, this is a collection that you'll soon find hanging next to Christopher Kane.

OHLIN/D: After just two collections, Anne Dearne's OHLIN/D has already built quite the reputation for feminine knit sets guaranteed to get you noticed. Her skater skirts are a blogger favorite, but we might be even more mesmerized by her recent study in sheers, taupes, and iridescence. Nearly naked has never looked so plainly perfect.

Self Portrait: London-based Self Portrait is giving body-con dresses and bustiers a run for their money by making sweaters, smock dresses, and long-sleeved frocks super-sexy. Cut to hug every curve, Self Portrait's designs give you a much more compelling alternative to that "going-out top" for your next date night.

Sheena Trivedi: Designer Sheena Trivedi's eponymous label effortlessly straddles her two homes, combining the color and exuberance of New Dehli with the sleek sophistication and precision of New York. Her collections are filled with clothes that guarantee a good mood. Bedecked with feathers, lightning bolts, and embroidery, they'll elicit a Happy Outfit Dance every time.

You can learn more about new & emerging fashion designers from R29 at http://www.refinery29.com/best-new-fashion-designers

Paste Magazine had presented a compelling list of designers back in March of 2014.  They listed the following designers to be ones with strong potential. The article was call “15 Emerging Fashion Designers to Know Now”.

Jonathan Liang

Hailing from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, designer Jonathan Liang launched his Paris-based eponymous label in 2012. Since then, he’s expanded his presence across South East Asia, Europe and now the United States with online retailer TheCools.com. Liang’s designs display impeccable workmanship and Italian crafting while evoking pure femininity and effortless luster.

Marissa Webb

Given that her first job was at Ralph Lauren and she later spent 10 years designing for J.Crew, Marissa Webb is far from a new designer in the fashion scene. However, since Webb just recently launched her eponymous line in 2013, we’ll say this veteran is definitely a must-follow designer, especially with her prim-and-proper yet casually chic collection of clothing.

Karolyn Pho

With her unique point of view and distinctly hard-to-miss branding, Karolyn started her career in the fashion scene styling celebrities in her hometown of Los Angeles before launching her eponymous line in 2012. Her Fall/Winter 2014 collection combined a must-see effortlessness with sexy androgynous-chic aesthetics.

GEORGINE

Having only graduated from Milan’s Istituto Europeo di Design three years ago, Georgine Ratelband launched her eponymous line with vibrant confidence, elegant femininity and high-end fabrics. In February 2014, GEORGINE secured her place as an emerging designer with her elegance-meets-androgyn debut NYFW Fall/Winter 2014 runway show.

Skingraft

Though February 2014 marked this Los Angeles-based label’s second time to present during NYFW, from what we’ve seen, Skingraft’s edgy-cool vibes so far are only the beginning of what might be in store for founding designer Jonny Cota.

Alder New York

Founded in 2011 by designers (and friends) David J. Krause and Nina Zilka, Alder New York combines thoughtful, practical designs with function and humor. Made locally, this line of menswear and natural apothecary goods by the talented duo maintains a witty design aesthetic, and we can’t wait to see more of it in the future.

Audra Noyes evokes French craftsmanship with American sportswear for her eponymous label, Audra. Still within in its first year, this young designer has a lot of experience to build on, having worked for Galliano and Lanvin. Her designs are romantic, playful and strong —and have definite staying power for the years to come.

William Okpo

New York-based cool kids (and sisters) Darlene and Lizzy Okpo have received high praise since their line, William Okpo, debuted on the shelves of Open Ceremony in fall 2010. Keen designs mix with hip vibes for a look you’d not be surprised to see on Solange Knowles (who happens to be a close friend of the sisters).

Hernan Lander

Though he hasn’t presented a collection at New York Fashion Week since fall 2013, this season has seen the return of Parsons graduate and former Donna Karan staffer Hernan Lander. Having started his collection in 2008, this designer-to-watch creates womenswear with body-conscious yet geometric and asymmetric shapes and silhouettes.

TOME

Sydney-raised designer duo Ryan Lobo and Ramon Martin’s label TOME might already be three years old, but extra-attentive eyes are now due to follow this line since being named a CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund womenswear finalist last summer.

Rebecca Vallance

Another Australian designer worth watching, Rebecca Vallance and her eponymous line take on whimsical womenswear subtly with classic tailoring and unique textures. A former fashion publicist, Vallance started her line in 2009 and has since shown her designs at New York Fashion Week.

Rosie Assoulin

Rosie Assoulin first joined the scene with her debut collection for resort 2013. The 28-year-old designer has demonstrated an uncanny ability to produce top-notch oversize, sculptural pieces with sophisticated dressed and suiting. She’s currently nominated for the 2014 CFDA Fashion Award, along with Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, Marc Jacobs and Alexander Wang. Regardless of the outcome, this will be a big step for the newcomer— and an even larger leap for her career.

Harbison

Based in Brooklyn, Harbison was launched in 2013 by Charles Harbison. Though his potential has become abundantly clear during his previous work with introducing some major trends (like fun baseball caps and menswear-inspired trousers), the future holds a lot of possibilities for this talented up-and-comer.

Noir Noir

Combine hyper-realistic imaging with both art and fashion and you might come up with the love child that is Noir Noir. From T-shirts and sweatshirts to all-over printed caps and jackets, this emerging brand-to-become-obsessed-with has been distributing its simple yet spectacularly intriguing designs since 2012.

Houghton

Malibu-based designer Katharine Polk may have only debuted her lined February 2012, but since then the young label has garnered the attention of the young Hollywood elite, including Lily Collins, Selena Gomez and Lucy Hale. This designer’s loot incorporated midi skirts, boxy crop tops and sheer layering for spring 2014.

In addition to the above mentioned lists, there are other ways to figure out which new fashion designers should be watched.  One way is to watch learn about competitions.  In 2008 the Council of International Fashion Designers, Inc. created the annual student and emerging designer competitions to provide support in continuing education and a platform for the world’s young and talented creative artists. The competitions are supported by the Miami Fashion Week Foundation, Inc., a § 501(c)(3) independent, not-for-profit organization formed as the entity to generate funds and accept corporate and private contributions for charitable and philanthropic initiatives. Click here to read more. Operating year-round, the foundation hosts a variety of fundraising events to raise scholarship funds that will benefit the emerging designers and students studying fashion design, fashion photography, jewelry making, handbag design and graphic arts who are the winners of the Miami Fashion Week® competitions. The competition finalists are presented in an installation at Miami Fashion Week and the winners are announced on-stage at the event. Among other exciting prizes including an engraved Tiffany & Co. award, photographs and interviews with the international press, names and photos on the “Winners Circle” page of the MIAFW web site, mentoring and internships with industry professionals, they also receive a cash prize from the Miami Fashion Week Foundation Scholarship Fund as part of their award.  The Miami Fashion Week 2015 competitions will open soon.

Open Call: 2015 WGSN Global Fashion Awards The WGSN Global Fashion Awards has announced their 2015 open call in an effort to find the new and the next. With over 20 categories, the awards honor both established and emerging designers and fashion companies in the areas of design, innovation, buying retail and retail design.

You can learn about additional designers at Charleston Fashion Week 2015 Emerging Designers Top Design 20 Semifinalists.

If you plan to be in London this February you can find another selection of talented young professionals at IFS in London.  Launched in 2012, the International Fashion Showcase engages with London’s position as an international fashion city with a reputation for nurturing emerging talent.  Organized by the British Council and British Fashion Council, the showcase takes place during London Fashion Week and will see nearly 30 embassies and cultural institutions across the capital create fashion exhibitions, which display their emerging fashion designers.  The Showcase offers the public together with the international press and buyers the chance to explore work by some of the most innovative young fashion designers from around the world.  Each country is invited to present an original installation showcasing a curated group of emerging fashion designers.  As part of Irish Design 2015, Ireland has been invited to participate in the IFS in London February 2015, presenting an exciting group of their emerging fashion design talent on this international platform.  They will be presenting in the areas of Womenswear, Menswear, Accessories and Millinery.  Successful applicants will showcase two or three of their designs as part of a curated group of emerging Irish designers presented at the IFS in London during fashion week, February 2015.

Since 2005, PREMIUM awards the PREMIUM YOUNG DESIGNERS AWARD to creative talents, promising designers and aspiring artists. The PREMIUM fashion committee crowns three most talented and creative designers amongst the exhibiting young designers of each season in the categories of womenswear, menswear, and accessories.

The PREMIUM YOUNG DESIGNERS AWARD is traditionally given out one day before the start of Berlin Fashion Week and for members of the press, industry insiders and fashion fans, the award ceremony already known as the official Fashion Week’s „kick off“. The award guarantees the winners a booth at PREMIUM for the coming season and integration in PREMIUM’s communication activities as well as the full support of the whole PREMIUM team. 

For those of you that are emerging designers and you are seeking help to get to the next level.  You may want to learn more about The Council of Fashion Designers of America.

The CFDA {FASHION INCUBATOR} is a business development program designed to support the next generation of fashion designers in New York City. The program provides a creative professional environment with the mission of helping to grow and sustain the businesses of the 10 participating brands over the course of the two year program. By offering low-cost design studio space, business mentoring, educational seminars, and networking opportunities, the program provides a way for participants to reach their full potential and become an integral part of the New York Fashion community.  In 2010, the program partnered with New York University’s Stern School of Business to create a Masters Workshop that pairs their top MBA Students with the designers to work on business development projects.  Learn more about The CFDA at their website.

Below are some of the names that have taken advantage of The CFDA {Fashion Incubator} program:

2014- 2016 Designers

A Peace Treaty

Dezso

Isa Tapia

Kaelen

Kara

Katie Ermilio

Lucio Castro

Nomia

Nonoo

Orley

2012-2014 Designers

Ari Dein

Burkman Bros

Daniel Vosovic

Emanuela Duca

Isaora

Jonathan Simkhai

NUMBER:Lab

Reece Hudson

Timo Weiland

Whit

 

We hope that you have found the selections above to be enjoyable.  If you are familiar with any of these designers, you are welcome to share your thoughts about their work in the discussion area below.  Should they be on the emerging designer lists?  Let us know which you think should be removed and which you think have already grown being the status of “emerging”.  Possibly they have moved from emerging to “popular” and “super famous” already.

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