Kyle Edson
Nora Faye Kiecker
Emma Leppo
Samantha Sipos
Liz Bahl Deirdre Bormes, Director, Fifth Avenue Club, Saks Fifth Avenue
Azeeza Khan, Designer & Founder, Azeeza
Petra Slinkard, Curator of Costume, Chicago History Museum
Gibeon Tolbert, President, SITTAR by Gibeon Tolbert

Liz Bahl: “Asylum” evokes elements of protection, vulnerability and restraint through clinical grunge.

Rebecca Blanton: Derived from the horrific use of domestic animals for the fur trade to raise awareness.

Dragana Bubić - Munze: A stunning and dramatic costume collection of period pieces transitioning to “Midnight Passion,” the color story of black and gray celebrating new beginnings on a New Year’s Eve.

Carina Chiquito: A tribute to the Spanish matador, “Olé” embodies passion and romance in color and silhouettes.

Gabriela Chiquito: “La Dame en Noir” is a dramatic collection fit for a queen, with fluid shapes and conceptual jewelry.

Erica Danz: A dream-like experience through contrasting elements and materials, and influenced by surrealist artist Magritte.

Nicole Dieschbourg: Inspired by architecture and stained glass windows from churches and mosques, and how lights interact with these spaces.

Brady Drose: “Surveillance: A Collapse” is where streetwear and artwear align to protect the wearer from the constant surveillance of the internet age.

Kyle Edson: Retrofitting my father with garments to protect him while he fights his way through Parkinson’s.

Abigail Harshbarger: Based on the hit fantasy television show “Game of Thrones,” a costume collection with handwork and detailing.

Amy Inman: Influenced by Japanese clothing and Native American prints to create strong wearable separates.

Autumn Kapka: Celebrating life with exuberant brocades, fringe, and quirky colors as a tribute to David Bowie and his music.

Nora Faye Kiecker: Futuristic garments created by using two contrasting elements of texture to achieve balance.

Jamie Lange: A laid back, luxurious, and artful take on winter with furs, crystals, silks, and leathers.

Emma Leppo: Inspired by Coleoptera, and the expression of man as a species of beetles.

Alexandra Lozano: Sculptural, unusual textiles mixed with fine fabrics, and emphasis on contemporary embroidery, hard lines, and repetition of geometric shapes.

Fiona Lynch: “Radiance” consists of conceptual pieces that depict a supernova and the vivid journey from destruction to tranquility.

Leandro Mulet: Contemporary pieces of cotton, silk organza and wool that blur the line between femininity and Avant- Garde for the contemporary woman.

Samantha Petkofski: Space-age meets modern medicine with bright colored spandex and shapes to celebrate the mind.

Jennifer Rice: Scottish rebels and Taus reflecting a passion for the Highlands create “Elrich.”

Victor Romano: Inspired by fashion icons Frida Kahlo and Betty Catroux, combining clean, simple shapes for the chic powerful woman.

Samantha Sipos: “Some Wounds are Like Cages” is inspired by the story of my sister, her highs and lows, as told through my eyes.

Lori Yang: Intricate details and the design aesthetic of Hmong attire, and inspired by the love of rock music.