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"Escapist luddite" is how Aaron Ruff of Digby and Iona describes his style of jewelry design. Eschewing high technology and preferring traditional, hand methods to create his pieces, Digby and Iona is perhaps the most ecclectic, yet cohesive collection you will find anywhere. Ranging from deer antler rings to moustache necklaces to brass medallions, they seem like old artifacts that you might possibly find in a treasure chest or or while… Continue

Nina Valenti, Founder and Designer of naturevsfuture, doesn't want to be referred to as just an eco apparel or organic designer. These catch phrases have been key to the recent Eco marketing/branding movement. "To me, aesthetic comes first and I'd rather be known as a designer who consciously uses organic and sustainable fibers and materials and local production," she says. Using fabrics like… Continue

"You give the guy more, when you design for the girl," explains Claudia Ochoa, Founder and Creative Director of CLO Intimo, a lingerie line that she launched in 2003. Originally from Medellín, Colombia, Claudia started CLO after working for many years for the ready-to-wear fashion houses in Columbia. She believes designing lingerie should be for and about the woman, not the man. "When it's… Continue