Philip Addessi
Franca Deflorio
David Garcia
Quinlan Milne Rojek
Jacquie Wallaert
Quinlan Milne Rojek Ellie Cotey, Head of Wardrobe, Joffrey Ballet
Wendy Krimins, Vice President & General Manager, Neiman Marcus Michigan Avenue
Mark Roscoe, President, Mark Roscoe Design
Jennifer Worman, CEO, T&J Designs and Blogger, Red Soles and Red Wine

Philip Addessi: Inspired by armor plating on animals found around the world, often copied and utilized in some of the world’s fiercest warriors.

Jacquelyn Braun: Drawing from tribal tattoos, and demonstrating the elegant, bold, and sleek look that a tattoo presents on the body.

Allison Bunag: “Contrast” derives from the paints and images of traditional Chinese wear, to tactfully transform their fashion into contemporary pieces.

Nico Camargo: “Next Human” is a utopian fantasy set 20,000 years in the future where special beings have evolved into a much more advanced and perfect species.

Natalie Castro: Inspired by children’s creativity, joy and unrestrained freedom. For the conformist, genuine, confident, and carefree. A skirt can be a jacket, hat or purse.

Franca Deflorio: “Wild West” bridal collection resembles the folklore of the American frontier during the 19th century. Each piece is a tribute to the West’s diversity of women balancing their romantic and wild natured sides.

Catherine del Valle: "La Vida Es Un Carnaval" is the homage to a woman's fearless immigration from Cuba to Connecticut in the 1960s.

Elizabeth Eaton: Juxtaposition of classic silhouettes with intricate embroidery and daring fabrics.

Verneccia Etienne: "Apotheosis" is the elevation of an individual to divine status; perfect form with inspiration from Haute Couture, Egypt and all its luxury and the Golden Ratio.

Gabrielle Faloona: Glorifying the majesty of a woman through fantasy costumes inspired by classic fairy tales.

Michel’Le Forrest: Celebrating the pivotal role hair plays in the identity of a black woman.

David Garcia: Exploring the dichotomy between masculine and feminine, integrating tailored menswear elements with a clean minimalist design and luxe feminine details.

Sara Jurack: Women's ready-to-wear collection with transformable elements making them versatile and multi-seasonal, and influenced by the sense of hope that emerges after difficult times.

John J. Lenahan IV: Focused on eclectic interior design, molding together a variety of cultures into one amazing juxtaposition.

Alenda Little: A sleek and bold ready-to-wear collection inspired by the poisonous black hellebore plant.

Anna Loosli: Manipulated leather and neoprene, accented with rivets and fur constructions, symbolizing Gothic architecture in fashion.

Carrie McMahon: "Love in the Willow" is an avant-garde bridal collection that illustrates the love story depicted in the "Willow" China pattern through weaving an Irish and Chinese heritage together.

Xavier McMillan: A collection inspired by FIRE!!, an African-American literary magazine, using the spirit of rebellion and creating a visual image of the effects of “being woke,” and focused on challenging the respectability of politics.

Alyson Montemayor: A contemplative collection representing the changes of our country’s political climate, aiming to construct an inclusive identity.

Brianna Neal: “Beautiful Soul” collection reflects a woman with a colorful personality and strong appearance who is never afraid to showcase her culture in a bold and chic way.

Phuong Nguyen: Glamorous 90s inspired clubwear with a hint of California sun.

Diana Elizabeth Perez: “Florence Romance” embodies the engaging street scenery of Florence, the delicacy of women, elegance and feminism.

Melissa Ann Petersen: “City Dweller” focuses on the concept of navigating through new places, while looking beyond a map to see intricate details that make each city unique.

Quinlan Milne Rojek: “Florid” is a collection demonstrating the de-masculinizing of menswear.

Jacquie Wallaert: “Ethereal” is a sustainable concept depicting the beauty of flowers despite their many imperfections, evoking quirky femininity while being entirely constructed of recycled materials.