2010 Legacy Through Giving Designers
2010 Legacy Through Giving Designers
Monique Zhang
www.moniquezhang.com
Monique Zhang is the designer of the well-known San Francisco fashion establishment, Cicada. Born and educated in Taiwan, Zhang moved to America at age 21 to work in the fashion industry, and launched Cicada in 1998. She honed her craft under styling legend Sandra Sakata and named her business after Sakata, taking the humble Cicada as the symbol of rebirth and "the wisdom of emerging elegance." Zhang's designs combine Sakata's tradition of "exotic glamour" with the uniqueness of the individual personality. Inspired by ancient cultures and by her experience with textiles from around the world, Zhang's one-of-a-kind pieces reflect the inner being of the wearer for whom they are designed.
Cocoa Jeans
www.cocoajeansusa.com
Cocoa Jeans was founded in 2002 in Medellin, Colombia, formed on Latin American aesthetic qualities sensuality, sexiness, and curves. From day one, Cocoa Jeans stepped away from the tired restrictions of designer jeans and cotton denim. Instead, Cocoa Jeans implements high tech fabric that makes the jeans fit perfectly from day one and years to come. This young line has always strived for excellence in quality, to give you the best jeans you will ever wear, bringing together a team of highly skilled designers and a fabric not used by your typical designer jean brands.
Far East Living
www.fareastliving.com (note this website is not working at the moment)
Far East Living inspires your sense of style with apparel, accessories & home accents reflecting the finest examples of Asian opulence blended with signature contemporary style. Owner/designer Esther Shih enjoys playing with bold contrasts, colors & textures using only the most luxurious materials such as fine silks & cashmere. Her pieces feature intricate details, exotic accents such as mink and Mongolian lambswool & hand embroidered embellishments. Her designs have been worn to red carpet events such as the Grammy's & she has made items for many notable celebrities, corporate executives, best selling authors, television news journalists, Hollywood starlets, blushing brides & the most adorable children & babies around the world! Far East Living also offers handcrafted jewelry & art by local artisans & treasures imported from China, Vietnam, Indonesia, & Thailand including handbags, accessories, home décor, furnishings & many unique gifts. Bridal & style consultations available by app
West Coast Leather
www.westcoastleather.com
West Coast Leather carries an incredible line of men and women's pieces, featuring exotic skins, custom jackets, dresses, corsets, and pants. These leather creations are customized with lace, inlaid designs, embroidery and crystal detailing. Any design can be custom tailored to fit the client perfectly.
Weston Wear
www.westonwear.com
With the Cotton/LYCRA® business serving as a foundation in the 80's, I have since been continuing to work with stretch fabrications, both domestic and from Europe. Firmly believing in the "Stylish yet Comfortable" motto, my current focus is on collecting prints from Europe and printing upon nylon mesh fabric. This creates a "second skin" aspect to the Weston Wear look. Each season we offer a group of new prints that are available in certain styles, creating a multitude of possible combinations of solid and print mix. In addition, we offer stretch woven bottom weight fabrics as well as various sweater knits with a different twist.
Not surprisingly, following twenty years of dedication, Weston Wear's recognition has grown with the business. My designs appear regularly on TV and Film. Weston Wear can also be found in better Department and specialty stores throughout the United States, Canada and Japan.
Starlite Jewelry Designs
www.starlitejewelrydesigns.com
Starlite's goal is to:- To create beautiful handmade jewelry, at affordable prices.
- Maintain the highest level of excellence in the quality of my collection.
- Provide the highest level of standards in customer service care.
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