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As we continue to celebrate the talented women across the fashion industry, it’s imperative to take a moment to salute the emerging talent that’s blossoming onto the scene. Some of these skilled designers sit at the helm of their own labels, while others are taking on the reigns at previously established houses. From Copenhagen and London to right here in New York City, these are the need-to-know emerging women designers making a name for themselves in the fashion industry right now.
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Isabel Wilkinson Schor of Attersee
Named after a lake in Austria, Attersee is the label to turn to for relaxed yet elevated wardrobe essentials. The brand’s founder and creative director, Isabel Wilkinson Schor, honed her eye as an editor before launching Attersee.
Elizabeth Giardina of Another Tomorrow
Elizabeth Giardina sharpened her design skills at Proenza Schouler and Derek Lam before becoming creative director of Another Tomorrow—a label founded by Vanessa Barboni Hallik that prioritizes ethical and sustainable practices by thoughtfully sourcing materials and offering transparency into the design process.
Sophia Roe and Charlotte Eskildsen of The Garment
The Garment is quickly becoming our go-to for knitwear made out of exceptionally high-quality materials—like cashmere and the finest wool. Sophia Roe and Charlotte Eskildsen’s Scandinavian roots also shine bright throughout each collection, focused on timeless simplicity that will withstand the test of time.
Rachel Scott of Diotima
Since 2021, Diotima has been capturing our attention with an alluring take on crochet. The founder, Rachel Scott, who is featured in our Women Dressing Women issue, was named emerging designer of the year by the CFDA in 2023, thanks to her creative eye that consistently delivers a fun vision filled with texture and unique silhouettes.
Caroline Engelgaar of Mark Kenly Domino Tan
After Tan stepped down from his namesake label, Caroline Engelgaar took on the reigns in 2023, and she has done so with ease thanks to a sophisticated approach to season-less dressing in bold silhouettes. Count on the label’s separates to infuse subtle attitude into your everyday wardrobe.
Priya Ahluwalia of Ahluwalia
Priya Ahluwalia’s vision started with creating repurposed clothes that don’t look, well, repurposed. The designer has excelled in her objective, creating playful pieces that weave the energy of her Indian Nigerian background into each seam.
Rebecca Henry and Akua Shabaka of House of Aama
Mother and daughter designers Rebecca Henry and Akua Shabaka have created a brand that draws inspiration from African folklore and their spiritual roots. In the last collection, the words “Sun dimension of mythical beings” were etched on the back of slinky maxi dresses and jackets. Bookmark the brand for your next sunny trip.
Talia Loubaton of Liberowe
In her clothing line Liberowe, Talia Loubaton specializes in making shewarni-inspired pieces for women. You’ll also find a touch of the ’60s—like the miniskirt and mod dresses throughout the collection.
Marieke Meulendijks of Róhe
Here’s an Amsterdam-based brand that proves minimalist fashion doesn’t have to be synonymous with plain. Marieke Meulendijks, along with her partner Maickel Weyers, created a hardworking wardrobe of pieces for her own lifestyle that she now shares with other women.
Veronika Kant of BITE Studios
BITE is an acronym that stands for By Independent Thinkers for Environmental Progress. As the name suggests, sustainability has been a core principle since Veronika Kant and William Lundgren founded the brand in 2016. On the roster you’ll find classics with a playful twist to liven up any wardrobe.
Andrea Mary Marshall of Salon 1884
Andrea Mary Marshall is the modern-day businesswoman designing clothing for assertive, confident women like herself. There’s a hint of quiet luxury in her collections, but there’s also this experimental element that plays with shape, like the asymmetric sculptural belts found on skirts and the reimagined vests.
Elizabeth Kuzyk of Kuzyk
From tough outerwear to soft knits, Elizabeth Kuzyk designs pieces that will unleash your inner cool girl. What’s even better: Each design is made right here in the United States, with crafting taking place in New York City’s Garment District as well as in Los Angeles.
Emme Parsons of Emme Parsons
In the footwear category, Emme Parsons is one to watch. She stole our hearts with her minimalist approach to sandals, but her barely-there pumps and sleek loafers have kept our attention.