StyleBakery.com On The Rise Awards Winners
2008 "On the Rise" Award Winners

honoring today's most exciting emerging designers -
nominated by
YOU, our readers


handbags | jewelry | clothing |
beauty | accessories | baby products





winner: accessories designer

yosifa penina

designer: Jules Sherman of Yosifa-Penina

design aesthetic: Yosifa-Penina and Yosi-girls are a line of unique and functional accessories for active women and kids.The products passionately employ color, pattern, texture and whimsy. Current product lines include:
hair accessories, luggage tags, small bags and belts.

standout products: The belts are made of a unique material that is flexible, waterproof and washable. Jules employs a special molding technique that makes a 3D pattern for added visual interest. The luggage tags are best sellers.

inspired by: Jules is inspired through drawing and creating patterns with her pattern program. She tends to look at historical textiles, PANTONE color books, and all kinds of art and design for inspiration as well. Two annual visits to the Cooper Hewitt Museum in NYC is mandatory for her well-being.

find the products at: yosifapenina.com


readers' choice: accessories designer

sacsies

designer: Sheena Shastri of Sacsies

designs: Fashionable travel and closet shoe totes.

standout design: Every Sacsies has a personality and function. The viewing windows define the line and allow for an easy selection of shoes in your closet since you can see which pair is in each bag.

inspired by: The need for a modern fashionable shoe bag that would cater to those who love shoes and were in need of a perfect bag to store, tote or carry them for travel. The shoe bags had to be fun, functional and reflect one’s personality.

what sets the brand apart: Sacsies are not only fashionable but functional. They have a cylinder shape which cradles the shoes, an easy closure seal allows adequate ventilation and the quilted lining creates added cushion to pad the shoes. Each is designed to go from the closet to suitcase and back to the closet.

find her designs at: sacsies.com

About the contest: Voting was open to the public and held on StyleBakery.com from
June 1 through July 31, 2008. Voters were able to nominate one designer per category. Readers' choice winners received the most votes in their category; Editors' choice winners were selected by the StyleBakery.com editors from all reader nominated designers.


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