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The Designers in Residence

The Designers in Residence (DIR) have been provided office space, a workshop room with sample production space and a resource section; as well as a showroom. DIR are required to complete a core curriculum of workshops and seminars conducted at the Incubator location at Macy’s on State Street for the duration of a oneyear period starting in March 2008.

Agga B. Raya

AGGA B. offers clean classic silhouettes with a distinct element of art. She creates innovative finishes by manipulating fabrics into a sculptural shape as an accent. Agga strives to create interest in some of the details of the designs to define looks for the season, without being “overdone”.

AGGAB.com

Agga
Image from designer's collection.

Glenn Mallory

6ACE by Glenn Mallory features classically designed garments emphasizing detail, created with leather and other finer quality natural fiber fabrics. The most important aspect is the fit of the garments. Small details, like stretchable fabrics and elastic in the waistband, will compliment any size and shape.

GlennMallory.com

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Image from designer's collection.

Kate Coxworth

Kate Boggiano is founded on the principles of high quality and great fitting clothes that are manufactured in the USA. Her women’s shirts, blouses and tops are among the highest quality on the market today. USA production is also at the forefront of the long anticipated launch of “Create Your Own” blouse allowing women to choose fit and fabric with a 10 day turnaround.

KateBoggiano.com

Kate
Image from designer's collection.

Kristin Rosynek Hassan

organiK Revolution offers organic basics with a twist. organiK Revolution clothing is eco-conscious, multi-occasion appropriate, yet still allows you stand out from the crowd.

organikrevolution.com

Kristin
Image from designer's collection.

Lidia Wachowska

The Evil Kitty collection is based on an animated character that Lidia Wachowska created for an animation project while attending The School of The Art Institute of Chicago. The line has two distinct personalities; one is punky and playful, while the other is sleek and classy. Evil Kitty’s target audience are strong, independent women who like to stand out in the crowd. Bright colors and playful designs dominate the Evil Kitty landscape.

evilkitty.net

Lydia
Image from designer's collection.

Yana German

YANA Collection is elegant, feminine and classic with a modern flair and progressive edge, creating clothing for women of any age. Yana’s goal is to incorporate visual elements of color so that a woman can truly express herself.

yanacollection.com

Yana
Image from designer's collection.