Designer Spotlight

Ashley Harris: Ashley Harris Design
Meet Ashley Harris of Ashley Harris Design Born and raised in Southeast Michigan, fashion designer Ashley Harris swoons us with her romantic designs and couture gowns. It’s not surprising that everyone wants to wear her dresses. She not only has her own collection (she releases a new collection each year) but she also creates

Patricia Richards: Woolen Scarf Designer
Art Imitates Fashion… Local Artist Creates Bright and Beautiful Woolen Scarves with an Intricate Art Process The creation of fashion is not only beautiful because of individuality and artistic allure, but also a tribute to the process of art itself. We search high and low for that perfect garment or accessory to bring out the

Still to Come This Season on E!’S “VERY CAVALLARI” with Kristen Cavallari and Uncommon James
“Very Cavallari” Has More to Come This Season Actress, fashion entrepreneur and reality TV star, Kristen Cavallari not only owns the stylish brand Uncommon James but she also is in charge of the direction of “Very Cavallari” that airs Sundays at 10:00 p.m. on E! “Very Cavallari” is a show based on Cavallari’s day

Joyce Czarniowski: Petoskey Bling
Let’s Wear Petoskey Bling! Interview: Joyce Czarniowski Petoskey Bling has heads turning left and right. Who doesn’t love jewelry with inspiration from Mother Nature herself? Petoskey Bling is jewelry made directly with fossilized coral found in Petoskey, Michigan, in its natural habitat. Petoskey is a beautiful place people in Detroit or Metro Detroit like

Rich Wright: Talisman for the Soul
Designer, Painter, Graphic Design Artist and Talisman for the Soul Have you ever heard of Rich Wright? If you haven’t, this interview shares all when it comes to the success and natural talent behind this gifted designer. From jewelry designing to denim, leather to graphic design, if you want something created, Rich Wright can do

Janna Coumoundouros: Lilac Pop Studio
Photographer, Fashion Designer and Jewelry Designer First, we knew her as a photographer and lately (the last couple of years actually) she’s been turning heads with her automotive inspired fashion designs. And also, her jewelry designs. She literally just keeps amazing us. Who is she? Janna Coumoundouros of Lilac Pop. We caught a hole in

Rc Caylan: RC Caylan Ateliér
Designing for the Red Carpet Right From Grand Rapids, Michigan When it comes to fashion, we’re drawn to those who can design and design well. We’re also drawn to clothing that makes us feel good and that’s exactly what you get when you wear designs from Rc Caylan – Creative Director and Fashion Designer

Leslie Pilling; Founder of Blank ITTI Blank, MM-O-DD and Presence II Productions
Fashion Designer, Museum Owner and Mentor Leslie Pilling is a staple in the Detroit fashion community and even though we’ve known her for quite some time, we thought it was time you heard about her too! We had fun discussing her efforts with her successful brands, her career and exciting news about recent projects during

Brandi Bautell: Maris Rae Handbags
Brandi Bautell Designs Handbags Inspired by Nature Maris Rae Handbags is a brand created by a stay-at-home mom who worked through nap times and late nights to create dreamy designs she truly believed in. Brandi Bautell is a local model that graces many runways and wows everyone with her natural beauty but she has more gifts

Rachelle Romanowski Willnus: Derby Hats by Rachelle
Rachelle Romanowski Willnus Creates Unforgettable Derby Hats She designs fascinators for Kentucky Derby regulars and local celebrities including news anchors, top business women and influencers and we still haven’t seen two designs exactly the same. Willnus is a designer, yes, but a creator and a leader in the Detroit fashion scene and anyone who is

Evica Simjanoski: Evi Simjan
Feminine, Elegant and Edgy Footwear Evica Simjanoski is a woman who wears beautiful heels and knows exactly how to design them. She claims her Macedonian roots are the core of who she is and inspires her designs. We took a few minutes to ask her some questions about her well structured yet gorgeous shoe line

William Malcolm: William Malcolm Luxe Collection
William Malcolm the “Style Artist” is a Man of Substance William Malcolm is a luxury menswear designer that uses his heart, passion and god-given talents in everything he does. He’s known for his sharp style and his bespoken suits and formalwear designs. He’s easily influenced by art, culture, and film and he never forgets