Seven Emerging American Designers Reshaping Fashion at Home and Abroad

published Apr 28, 2008
Seven Emerging American Designers Reshaping Fashion at Home and Abroad
American fashion designers have long been renowned for the practical -- sportswear, jeans and career outfits for the office.

When it came to unbridled creativity, the design studios in Paris and Milan had a lock on that prize.

But now, a number of fledgling American designers are breaking the mold in what some retailers are calling a New York fashion moment.

These designers are gaining recognition for feeding the appetite of luxury consumers for styles that are cutting edge and original.