DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT

Designed to Romance

Designed to Romance

Intricate lace. Moody florals. Ethereal silhouettes. No matter the season, there’s always room for a splash of romance. Meet the three designers infusing their collections with fanciful details that will have you sitting pretty, even in the heart of winter.
Intricate lace. Moody florals. Ethereal
silhouettes. No matter the season, there’s
always room for a splash of romance. Meet
the three designers infusing their collections
with fanciful details that will have you sitting
pretty, even in the heart of winter.

BROCK COLLECTION

  • Founded by Kristopher Brock and Laura Vassar, this Los Angeles-based label combines exquisite, vintage-inspired tailoring with artful prints and graceful details that exude modern elegance.
    Founded by Kristopher Brock and Laura Vassar, this Los Angeles-based label combines exquisite, vintage-inspired tailoring with artful prints and graceful details that exude modern elegance.
  • LAUNCHED:
    2014
    LAUNCHED:
    2014
  • 
FUN FACT:
    The husband-and-wife design duo met while studying fashion design at Parsons.
    
FUN FACT:
    The husband-and-wife design duo met while studying fashion design at Parsons.
  • THE MUST-RENT:
    A feminine dress in elegant florals reminiscent of French wallpaper.
    THE MUST-RENT:
    A feminine dress in elegant florals reminiscent of French wallpaper.

TANYA TAYLOR


  • Beloved by former First Lady, Michelle Obama, Aidy Bryant, and Jennifer Garner, Toronto-born and New York City-based designer, Tanya Taylor, is known for her colorful, inclusive approach to fashion. With a focus on playful prints and vibrant embellishments, each piece is designed to instantly brighten your day.
    Beloved by former First Lady, Michelle Obama, Aidy Bryant, and Jennifer Garner, Toronto-born and New York City-based designer, Tanya Taylor, is known for her colorful, inclusive approach to fashion. With a focus on playful prints and vibrant embellishments, each piece is designed to instantly brighten your day.
  • LAUNCHED:
    2012
    LAUNCHED:
    2012
  • FUN FACT:
    Every print in her collection is hand-painted by her in-house design team.
    FUN FACT:
    Every print in her collection is hand-painted by her in-house design team.
  • THE MUST-RENT:
    A mixed-print blouse or dress in can’t-miss hues.
    THE MUST-RENT:
    A mixed-print blouse or dress in can’t-miss hues.

SELF-PORTRAIT

  • Malaysian-born designer, Han Chong, is known for his signature lace paneling and structured yet whimsical silhouettes. A red-carpet go-to for the Duchess of Cambridge, Chong’s effortlessly chic dresses are perfect for parties, events, and special occasions.
    Malaysian-born designer, Han Chong, is known for his signature lace paneling and structured yet whimsical silhouettes. A red-carpet go-to for the Duchess of Cambridge, Chong’s effortlessly chic dresses are perfect for parties, events, and special occasions.
  • LAUNCHED:
    2013
    LAUNCHED:
    2013
  • FUN FACT:
    Chong’s first Self-Portrait collection consisted of just 17 dresses.
    FUN FACT:
    Chong’s first Self-Portrait collection consisted of just 17 dresses.
  • THE MUST-RENT:
    Lace dresses with unexpected cut-outs and frills.
    THE MUST-RENT:
    Lace dresses with unexpected cut-outs and frills.

Designed to Romance

Designed to Romance

It's love at first sight with this assortment of fanciful dresses, blouses and more.
It's love at first sight with this assortment of fanciful dresses, blouses and more.