Young Designer Network - 2008

The Young Designer Network is an auxiliary group of young Chicago designers (in business less than five years). Its mission is to cultivate the growth of emerging apparel and accessory designers in Chicago through a forum of networking and idea sharing.

The President of the Young Designer Network is Tennille White. The Network's current project is an enrichment program with Whitney Young High School.

Full Members:

Bead Designs by Dana

Dana Reed
d.wadas@comcast.net
www.beaddesignsbydana.com

Fashion Philosophy: Be adventurous! Go for the piece you would normally not wear and start your own unique style.

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.

Diego Rocha Designs

Diego Rocha
info@diegorocha.com
www.diegorocha.com

Fashion Philosophy: Classic and simple shapes, that enable his pieces to be seen at cocktail receptions, as well as formal business meetings. His bags are not just an accessory, but a colorful extension of your personality.

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.

Heidi Hess Designs

Heidi Hess
contact@heidihess.com
www.heidihess.com

Fashion Philosophy: Of course I will consider riding a trend, but I am mostly about classic, timeless pieces that transcend time. When in doubt about what to wear to a wedding, special event or wanting to impress, always opt for classic and comfort. You can't go wrong.

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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.

Kate Boggiano

Kate Coxworth
Email TBA
Website TBA

Fashion Philosophy: TBA

Kevin Vong

Kevin Vong
kevin@kevinvong.com
www.kevinvong.com

Fashion Philosophy: Kevin's technique is based on historical concepts and inspiration from classic styles.

Tennille White - President

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

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

Vika

Vika Brown
Email TBA
Website TBA

Fashion Philosophy: TBA

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Partners (to be paired with a Full Member for Mentoring):

Christina Wolf Couture

Christina Wolf
admin@christinawolfcouture.com
www.christinawolfcouture.com

Fashion Philosophy: Our philosophy is to apply the basic principles of harmony, proportion, and balance to achieve a simple classic design and combine them with a powerful manipulation of color.

D'Regali

D'Wayne Lonzo
Email TBA
Website TBA

Fashion Philosophy: TBA

Identity Clothing

Will Larkin
Email TBA
Website TBA

Fashion Philosophy: TBA

Little Black Dress

Libby Salerno
libby@lslbd.com
www.lslbd.com

Fashion Philosophy: Our clothing should enhance our own personal style, personalities and physical assets. History has proven that the little black dress will always be around. It is my desire to biuld upon this knowledge.

Nicole Valeri Designs

Nicole Quattrocki
info@nicolevaleri.com
www.nicolevaleri.com

Fashion Philosophy: The philosophy of Nicole Valeri is to provide women with a handbag that makes them feel confident and will give people passing by something to talk about.

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