Apparel Industry Board, Inc.

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Chicago, IL 60654
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Lauren Smith 5p1t

Daryl Sneed and Richard Morse
info@5p1t.com
www.5p1t.com

Fashion Philosophy: The unique label name is a representation of universal wardrobe basics, a pair of 5-pocket jeans (“5p”) and a t-shirt (“1t”). Yet, it also embodies our goal to create a definitive style in the fashion industry—classic silhouettes integrated with modern fabrication, trims and details that can be worn by themselves or with simple “basics” to express individuality and creativity.


Lauren Smith 600 West by Henry-Lee & Co.

Lauren Smith
sales@henryleecollection.com
www.600westcollection.com

Fashion Philosophy: Updated, related separates with a modern twist!


Lauren Smith ABO Apparel, LLC.

Angela Wolf
abo_apparel@msn.com
www.aboapparel.com

Fashion Philosophy: ABO Apparel specializes in women's custom couture and high end RTW from formal to resort wear, utilizing only the finest of fabrics combined with impeccable fit. 


Nabiha Niazi Bee

Nabiha Niazi
n.niazi@beeforacause.com
www.beeforacause.com

Fashion Philosophy: Fashion is all about individuality and sending a message about who you are and how you feel. I make sure to keep that ideal alive through the broad assortment of unique, personal styles available in our jewelry collections (no piece is made more than once!), and clothing line. What sets Bee apart, though, is that the diversity of our fashion is actually rooted in unity. Bee works in conjunction with our NPO, Bee Charitable, so $15 from each piece is donated to local charities.


Caroline DeVillo Caroline DeVillo Couture Bridal

Caroline DeVillo
info@carolinedevillo.com
www.carolinedevillo.com

Fashion Philosophy: Fashion should flatter, fit, and be fun. Most importantly it should make us feel like the unique individuals we are.


Rose Becker and Caroline Becker-Joss Caroline Rose

Rose Becker and Caroline Becker-Joss
caroline@carolinerose.com
www.carolinerose.com

Fashion Philosophy: Caroline Rose clothing combines rich fabrics and modern classic design for women sizes 4 through 3x.


Patricia Stewart Chinoo Designs

Patricia Stewart
chinoodesigns@comcast.net
www.chinoodesigns.com

Fashion Philosophy: With a unique name, I'm creating unique fashions for women sizes 14-22. Being a plus size means feeling good about you, and being more fashionable with fit and style.


Elda D. Collinsworth Elda De La Rosa Couture

Elda D. Collinsworth
eldadelarosa@sbcglobal.net
www.eldadelarosa.com

Fashion Philosophy: When designing my garments I like to use modern lines and a slight vintage feel. I create this look by using fine quality fabrics and laces.


Lidia Wachowska Evil Kitty

Lidia Wachowska
lidia@evilkitty.net
www.evilkitty.net

Fashion Philosophy: I design clothes for the independent and free spirited woman - someone who is fashion conscious, but doesn't need to follow mainstream trends.


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Faith Davis Faith

Faith Davis
tumaat13@aol.com


Fashion Philosophy: My jewelry creations are primarily a statement of modern art where fashion works as the background to frame each piece.


Formé Millinery

Jenny Gerst
formefashion@usa.net
www.formeonlineshop.com

Fashion Philosophy: Formé Millinery is forming the way people look one hat at a time through handmade, one of a kind, hats for women, men and children.  Formé Millinery is known for taking once admired embellishments, some dating back to the early 1900s, and incorporating these pieces into their hats to create a truly one of a kind couture masterpiece.


Jermikko Jermikko

Jermikko
jermikko@sbcglobal.net
www.jermikko.com

Fashion Philosophy: Fashion should be fun and fabulicious, creating a look of power, elegance and freedom, while remaining soft and sexy. Fashions should feed the spirit, brighten the soul, accentuate the body, and be alluring to the mind.


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Joëlle Minassian Joëlle Nadine Designs

Joëlle Minassian
info@joellenadine.com
www.joellenadine.com

Fashion Philosophy: To offer exclusive, creative, functional designs of top quality Italian leather and hardware, and made by skilled hands. The high quality unexposed construction is as important as the visible "beauty"; cheap is expensive.


Faith DavisKreatia

Agnieszka Kulon
info@kreatia.com
www.kreatia.com

Fashion Philosophy: Agnieszka Kulon working under label kreatia designs clothes both for women and men. Collection based on one of the kind pieces made of natural fabrics such as wool, cotton and silk.


Lauren Lein Santos Lauren Lein Ltd.

Lauren Lein Santos
laurenleinltd@sbcglobal.net
www.laurenlein.com

Fashion Philosophy: Avant-garde couture for the contemporary career woman.


Faith DavisLuDia Couture Designs

Luz Maria Diaz
ludiacouture@yahoo.com
www.ludiacouture.com

Fashion Philosophy: My designs are timeless and elegant - crafted to accentuate attractive hourglass silhouettes that will enhance any woman's figure. LuDia Couture's magnificent innovations are designed for the fabulous woman who desires to make an unparalleled fashion statement!


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Mira Horoszowski and Yvette Contorno Mira Couture

Mira Horoszowski and Yvette Contorno
yvette@miracouture.com
www.miracouture.com

Fashion Philosophy: High-end couture gowns and suits.


Sandra Kelly Parijone' Inc.

Sandra Kelly
designed4u@parijone.com
www.parijone.com

Fashion Philosophy: We design unique apparel and accessories for all ages, sizes and occasions. Parijone' is...IMAGES/PROSPERITY, and it is each of our customers that makes us unique.


Blanca Caramel Ribbon Play Posh

Blanca Caramel Ribbon
blancabitca@playposh.com
www.playposh.com

Fashion Philosophy: Loungewear and sleepwear imply comfort, inspired creativity defines my style. Luxurious fabric, a taste for sophisticated lines, impeccable craftsmanship and a good eye for details, complete the ingredients list of my creation. These are some of the ideas that one loves to wear day by day.


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Faith DavisSilk Duds

Martha Moser
martha.moser@sbcglobal.net


Fashion Philosophy: Clothing should be expertly crafted and fitted to the individual. Our mission is to create custom garments for those to choose the couturier style.


Tennille White Tennille White

Tennille White
tennillewhite@yahoo.com
www.tennillewhite.com

Fashion Philosophy: To create eye-catching apparel for the effortless, glitzy, and mature woman.


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Sandra AdamsThe Nature of Things

Sandra Adams
sandy@tnotonline.com
www.thenatureofthingsonline.com

Fashion Philosophy: Environmentally friendly art to wear inspired by nature. Our one of a kind accessories are rich in textures and multidimensional.


Barbara Gerritsen The Wooley Caterpillar

Barbara Gerritsen
wooleycaterpilar@sbcglobal.net
www.thewooleycaterpilar.com

Fashion Philosophy: I love fabrics, especially silks, velvets, lace, chenille, ribbons and anything that is a little unique.


Faith DavisTofilovski Fashions

Verica Tofilovski and Zorica Pantelic
tofilovski_fashions@yahoo.com
www.tofilovskifashions.com

Fashion Philosophy: If you observe your own surrounding and listen your own intuition and needs you will create unique collection which should be full of elegance, sophistication, luxury, timeless, chic, feminine and the most important comfortable.


Sherri WilliamsonUtopian Treasure

Sherri Williamson
info@utopiantreasure.com
www.utopiantreasure.com

Fashion Philosophy: To create jewelry from the natural stones of the earth is spiritual and mystical. It inspires me to design not so ordinary, but extraordinary. Working with the many unusual gemstones and, selecting quality stones becomes the art itself.


Yolanda Lorente Yolanda Lorente, Ltd.

Yolanda Lorente
ylorente@ameritech.net
www.yolandalorente.com

Fashion Philosophy: After 20 years of being in the business, Yolanda has seen fashion trends come and go, but one thing remains constant, and that is her eye for making a woman look and feel beautiful.


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