Jennifer Rice
Dana Bitto
Bijoux Zwerling
Colleen Brouillette
Martha Vandemortel
Hayley Hogan Caryn Klein, Costume Director, Steppenwolf Theatre Company
Kpoene' Kofi-Nicklin, Creative Director, Mignonette Bridal
Wendy Krimins, Vice President & General Manager, Neiman Marcus Michigan Avenue
Kristin Larson, Chicago Correspondent, WWD

Alante Baugh: The gothic style reinvented into a more contemporary style.

Dana Bitto: Intertwining elements of 19th century steampunk and the mystery and elegance of Victorian London.

Colleen Brouillette: Inspired by myths of selkies, and the exploration of comfort amidst the discomfort of being torn from one lifestyle towards a place of true belonging.

Emily Cai: Expressing the harmony of Zen Buddhism and Shintoism, the two major religions of Japan.

Binta Sagale Diallo: Versailles-influenced creations representing royalty and power.

Kyle Edson: Looking at the past and toward the future to analyze the South.

Mallory Fifer: A goth-punk aesthetic inspired by a massive thunderstorm with an updated color palette and draping techniques.

Hayley Hogan: Comforting, emotional garments with handmade detailing create a connection to home.

Hsun-Hsien Huang: Fusing the grandeur of the vast landscapes of the lower Antelope Canyons with the unique traits and graceful movements of the condor’s body.

Franshon Jackson: Timeless elegance for the confident and classic bride.

Kelsey Kasom: Hearts are protected by ribs, sealed with flesh, covering inner wounds. Don’t give up, find your light, and take flight.

Victoria King: Clean lines and colors of the ocean, sand and boardwalk reflect the 1950s and Venice Beach.

Tyisha Liddell: A post-apocalyptic collection in muted earth tones with sharp angles.

Alenda Little: Inspired by fog in the city and focusing on unity between hard and soft textiles to mimic the city’s architecture.

Delvin McCray: The corruption of beauty through deconstruction as inspired by Elizabeth Bathory.

Christian Michaelsen: Contemporizing five generations of bridal gowns.

Jennifer Rice: A documentation of my personal spiritual journey through India.

Dulce Santillan: “zr-o” captures the emotions of depression from self-experience and music.

Jacob Shanbrom: Emphasis on accessories because of my journey through a 50-pound weight loss. Because the shoe always fits, especially with the right bag.

Sharrell Smith: Contrasting elements of raw silk and linen combine to express structure, movement and texture.

Savannah Snead: “Welcome Home” is the life story of a Naval pilot’s career from the Academy to his final mission.

Martha Vandemortel: A historical presentation of New York City’s evolving identity through the exploration of maps.

Yvette Velazquez: A tribute to Mexican artist Frida Kahlo and the many facets of her self-identity through colors and shapes.

Hailey Washington: Gordon Matta-Clark inspires the fabric and structure of “Interruption,” mimicking the details of design.

Bianca Zidik: A celebration of the funky sixties and groovy and fab Carnaby Street.

Bijoux Zwerling: “Tabula Rasa,” Latin for blank slate, is an exploration of identity through the use of black, highly textured, and soft fabrics.