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: baby designer

threelittleziglets

designer: Sara Zigman of Three Little Ziglets

design aesthetic: Kids love three little ziglets designs for the fresh colors and unexpected patterns. Parents love the designs for their distinct flair, unique motifs, and a sophistication that blends with the rest of their meticulously appointed homes. Sara's goal is to create contemporary classics – something that will look good 10 years from now. The collections are designed to grow with a child from nursery to bedroom.

standout designs: Painted pieces that reflect the designs in the bedding creating a magical coordinated space.

inspired by: When Sara learned she was having triplets, the Zigman triplets became the Ziglets. Annie, Julia and Lauren, now eleven years old, continually inspire her with their own creativity and unique styles.

what sets her apart: Everything is created by hand, nothing is mass produced. Hand-painted furniture features intricate details that cannot be produced in a factory.

fun fact: The entire business is run by an energetic team of working mothers, from painters to seamstresses to bankers and accountants - nobody gets things done like Mom can!

notable press and famous fans: Three little ziglets won the Best of Design award from Pregnancy magazine in April 2008. Celebrity clients include Kimora Lee Simmons, Jessica Alba and Ed Sanders.

find her designs at: threelittleziglets.com


readers' choice: baby designer

em tannerdesigns

designer: Em Tanner of EMTannerdesigns

design aesthetic: Funky, fresh and fun. Color is everything in Em Tanner's world.

standout pieces: The initial tee is a classic look that can be customized to match any outfit. Plates in different colors for each family member.

inspired by: Her four crazy kids and chaotic household.

what sets her apart: Em's designs are more bold and funky than others.

notable press and famous fans: Her products are often featured on a popular reality show featuring sextuplets and twins (hint hint). Other famous fans include Trista and Ryan Sutter.

find her designs at: emtannerdesigns.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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