On May 21, Texas’ Next Top Designer held a gala at LFT in Victory Park to introduce the top 10 finalists and announce the 2009 winner. Sew Sister, designed by Austin’s Megan Summerville, was announced as the winner and received a prize package worth $40,000 for her lingerie line.
While the night was all about the designers’ designs and the models, Top Trendsetter found two diamonds in the rough, who we are sure will be up and coming designers in the years to come. Jenna Cruciani, in a purple BCBG ruffle dress, and Brittany Kile, in blue mini with a Betsey Johnson pump, are seniors in the Dallas area who are both enrolled in FIDM San Diego for fashion design. In talking to these girls, they have an eye and a passion for fashion. Jenna’s style is more classic, while Brittany likes to add a little funk with her shoes and accessories. Keep their names in your little black book, as they are sure to design some big hits soon!
Here are Top Trendsetter’s picks for the night in various categories:
Vintage: House of Dang by Doug Voisin & Andrew Bayer
Classic: Ann Hoang by Ann Hoang
Kids: Sadie loves Kiki by Trish Hurless
Simple & Sophisticated: Ross Bennett by Ross Bennett
Accessories: eddiejo jewelry by Eddie Nelson Barrett
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