Fashion – Chicago

I am an artistic creature and my medium is fabric. I\'ve been designing since before I was old enough to stay home alone, and have been creating mini masterpieces ever since. I work between my home and studio locations- both just an hour south of the city of Chicago. I thrive on new adventures, and being a fashion designer keeps them coming. Recently showed as a premier designer at Fashion in the Street Chicago 2013, Participated in Fashion Focus Chicago 2012, Olivet Nazarene University guest designer 2010&2011 , and have joined forces with several non-profit organizations for charity fundraisers since 2010. *In 2012 the idea of Jacob\'s Wonder came about. Collaborating with artist Jacob Blum, Emily took an 8x5 original painting and created a wearable gown using only the canvas given, and ALL of the canvas given. The result is one hundred percent unique and one hundred percent inspired. The second gown in the \'Painted\' series hangs on the wall as we speak...