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winner: clothing designer |
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designer: Zsuzsa Kovacs and Jessica Richard of ZSEGA design aesthetic: An original twist on modern fashion that ventures outside of expected linear concepts. ZSEGA designs infuse bold sophistication with organic elegance. Draping layers of texture and color are infused with original patterns and handmade prints that give their collections a signature look and unique style. standout pieces: Their jackets, in general, receive the most feedback as well as Dress Homa, Skirt Csipke, Skirt Leah and Dress Pool. inspired by: Coming from Budapest and Berlin gives the designers the opportunity to blend their histories together with a fashion-forward way of thinking. These influences are expressed in ZSEGA's collections with an artful design quality, consistently present from one season to the next. what sets the brand apart: A close attention to the quality and execution of the garments; choices of fabrics; the little details such as unique linings; and the originality of their cuts and draping technique. fun fact: The designers met while attending Vivienne Westwood’s fashion course at Berlin’s prestigious University of Art and Design. notable press: Shortly after launching ZSEGA, the brand earned instant acclaim by being honored with Blaec's 2007 New Designer Award, paving the way to several features in major fashion magazines all around the globe. find the designs at: zsega.com |
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readers' choice: clothing designer |
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designer: Caitlin Mociun of Mociun design aesthetic: Urban hippy. standout pieces: Her tie front dresses are the most popular. inspired by: Morocco; Native American art, textiles, jewelry and culture; Bauhaus; Henry Darger; Louise Bourgeois; animals and plants; textiles from everywhere. Perhaps like David Bowie’s "Sound and Vision", Mociun designs inspired by an historical use of various cultural textile and pattern traditions, and constructs visually and economically attractive products, likewise inspiring consumers of a similar persuasion. what sets her apart: Mociun continues to explore and integrate the ever-emerging technologies and critical conceptions of sustainability; environmentally healthy production; and the role of, and the products available to, the individual consumer in society at large. find her designs at: mociun.com |
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