Author Archives: Future of Fashion

← Critic Award Winners: Kobi Halperin For the women who “celebrate getting dressed every day,” Kobi is known for his unique designs and his love for details. Deeply inspired by his Eastern European roots and heritage, Kobi’s collections are marked with a feeling of warm tradition felt in the handcrafted touch and workmanship that embodyContinue reading “Critic Profile – Kobi Halperin”

← Critic Award Winners: Jussara Lee A native Brazilian of Korean heritage, Jussara Lee moved to New York City in 1987 to study at the Fashion Institute of Technology. She launched her namesake label upon graduation, landing in prominent retail stores worldwide, such as Bergdorf Goodman, Isetan, and Fred Segal. For the past 20 years,Continue reading “Critic Profile – Jussara Lee”

← Critic Award Winners: Jessica Ly Jessica Ly is an eveningwear and bridal designer based in New York City. She graduated from Parsons School of Design in 2011 and has worked in the fashion industry for the past 10 years. With experience in textiles and embroidery design, embellishment and novelty fabrications continue to play aContinue reading “Critic Profile – Jessica Ly”

← Critic Award Winners: Jane Woolrich For over 30 years, Jane Woolrich has been at the forefront of designer lingerie and sleepwear. Her bias cut shapes and use of the finest of French laces have combined to create her own special “handwriting,” ensuring that the Jane Woolrich Collections are always very feminine and romantic. BasedContinue reading “Critic Profile – Jane Woolrich”

← Critic Award Winners: James Thomas British-born designer, illustrator, and artist James Thomas began his career in the fashion houses of London, Paris, and New York City after graduating from the Royal College of Art in London.  He moved to the U.S. to design for the Calvin Klein women’s collection and subsequently went on to workContinue reading “Critic Profile – James Thomas”