There are some new trendsetters who have made their marks as well:

Neiman Marcus

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Jason Wu -  Who can forget the stunning ivory chiffon, one-shoulder inaugural gown he designed for First Lady Michelle Obama?  Twenty-seven year old Wu was born in Taipei, Taiwan.  He honed his sewing skills by sewing clothes for dolls he designed.  He made doll clothing under “Jason Wu” dolls and spent his senior year of high school in Paris.  Look for his designs at Neiman Marcus.

doo.ri

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Doo-Ri – Born in 1973, designer Doo-Ri (known for her jersey dresses and unique draping) will be releasing a lower-priced line.  Her new line of  lower-priced dresses will be priced from $170 to $200, outerwear from $200 to $325 and tops from $80 to $119.  Her current Doo-Ri line can be found at Bergdorf Goodman.

Thakoon Panichgul for Target

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Thakoon Panichgul – Thirty-five year old Thakoon presented his Graphic Black and Nude dress and Crop Jacket for Spring 2010.  He designed Michelle Obama’s rose print dress worn at the Democratic National Convention in August of 2008.  Born in Thailand, he moved to the United States when he was 11 years old.  In 2008, he featured a limited-edition clothing line for Target.

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Zac Posen – Born in 1980, Posen is the Jewish son of corporate lawyer Susan Posen and artist Stephen Posen.  As a child he would “steal” yarmulkes from the synagogue of his grandparents to make ballgowns for his dolls.  Sean “Diddy” Combs invested with Posen in 2004.  In 2008 Zac Posen for Target was released in Australia.  Also see Saks Fifth Avenue Launch of Designer Third Floor Arrivals, September 9, 2009.