Rami Kashou
Who is he?
The 28-year-old Jerusalem-born designer emigrated to L.A. at 18 and worked as a fashion buyer before starting his own line in 2001.
Celeb fans: Jessica Alba, Amy Smart, Erykah Badu, Portia de Rossi
Signature look: Fluid designs that are "definitely organic," says Kashou. "Mostly a lot of natural fabrics—it is very flowy."
Price range: $220-$l,200
Get it: Aero & Co. (323-653-4651)
Da-Nang
What is it?
A luxury-wear collection by French designer Estelle Dahan
Celeb fans: Jennifer Lopez, Jessica Simpson, Sarah Jessica Parker, Halle Berry, Sharon Osbourne
Signature look: Vintage-inspired silk herringbone pieces with a deliberately wrinkled look.
Price range: $65-$400
Get it: Fred Segal (310-458-8100)
Sass & Bide
Who are they?
Sydney-based design duo Sarah-Jane Clarke (a.k.a. Sass) and Heidi Middleton (a.k.a. Bide) first teamed up to sell embellished Levi's at flea markets.
Celeb fans: Sarah Jessica Parker, Jessica Simpson, Nicole Kidman, Naomi Watts
Signature look: Low-slung, 2"-zip jeans and '40s-inspired flirtatious tops.
Price range: $100-$700
Get it: Bloomingdale's (866-593-2540)
Olga Kapustina
Who is she?
Before teaching herself to sew, the Russian-born, New York University philosophy grad planned on becoming a doctor.
Celeb fans: Reese Witherspoon, Angelina Jolie, Cameron Diaz, Lindsay Lohan
Signature look: Sexy, yet dainty dresses with a vintage feel.
Price range: $260-$500
Get it: Belle Cosa (310-550-9300)
Corey Lynn Calter
Who is she?
A former costume designer for the San Francisco and Los Angeles operas.
Celeb fans: Zooey Deschanel, Shiva Rose McDermott, Jessica Simpson, Paula Abdul
Signature look: Vibrantly colored, feminine frocks. "I combine old and new looks, quirky fabrics and sophisticated cuts," says Calter.
Price range: $70-$550
Get it: corey lynncalter .com
Editte Keshishyan
Who is she?
The daughter of a dressmaker and a cobbler for whom a career in fashion was a no-brainer.
Celeb fans: Jennifer Lopez, Tracee Ross, Carmen Electra, Brittany Murphy
Signature look: Draped jersey styles that are "a little edgy and interesting, not basic," says Keshishyan.
Price range: $150-$500
Get it: Big Drop (212-966-4299)
Ingwa; Melero
Who are they?
Hamburg, Germany, natives and best buds Nike Ingwa Clausing and Tina Hernaiz Melero began crocheting clothes as children.
Celeb fans: Paris Hilton, Nicky Hilton, Kelly Ripa, Eve
Signature look: Funky, multicolored crocheted hats and hip yet pretty apparel, "designed for fancy ladies with a naughty twist," says a company rep.
Price range: $85-$300
Get it: girlshop.com
Burning Torch
What is it?
A five-year-old company started by former design consultant Karyn Craven.
Celeb fans: Halle Berry, Renée Zellweger, Michelle Pfeiffer, Demi Moore
Signature look: Hand-beaded and embroidered vintage fabrics.
Price range: $65-$900
Get it: shopkitson.com
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