From the first meeting to the final stitch, this designer puts a personal touch into everything he creates. The creations come to life on paper and then each piece is personally hand-made — from his commissioned pieces to a 20-piece…
Spring has sprung, and it’s time to get decked out in garden-fresh fashion. We wanted to feature spring fashion in a beautiful, colorful botanical setting, so we chose the breathtaking Franklin Park Conservatory. In this issue you will see idyllic…
When I was a little girl, I told my mom that bling makes me happy. I was only seven years old and I was wearing my flower girl dress as I said this. She just chuckled at me, but it’s…
At the intersection of international business, event planning and fashion design, Gerardo Encinas has forged a successful career. He grew up in the state of Sonora, Mexico, and after finishing high school, he attended college to study international business. One…
I’ve always loved seeing beautiful clothing in a gorgeous setting. We wanted to feature fall fashion in a more unique, artistic way, so we ventured to Old Man’s Cave in Hocking Hills. This fall you will see beautiful styles inspired…
Lubna Najjar was originally born in Amman, Jordan where she lived with her family for much of her childhood. Najjar exhibited the same drive to succeed as her two entrepreneur parents who moved their family to northeast Ohio to pursue…
“If you took a tugboat into the ocean, it wouldn’t realize what great things it could do.” As a young Filipino girl growing up in San Francisco, Celeste Malvar-Stewart, founder of Malvar = Stewart Designs, would spend time fishing with…
Summer is finally here, and with it comes all the fun. This summer you will see the resurgence of polka dots. You will find them in romantic tops, slacks and accessories. Florals, cold shoulder tops and dresses will continue to…
