Designer Boutiques
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A trip to Italy as a young boy inspired Adam Foster’s life-long love of beautiful craftsmanship in all things. This inspiration translated into a passion for creating exquisitely designed fine jewelry for the most discerning of clientele.
Raised in St. Louis, Adam received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in metalsmithing from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Following graduation, he began working as a designer of jewelry in his hometown, creating a loyal following for more than a dozen years. Adam’s aesthetic is a study in contrasts: past and present, traditional and contemporary, delicate and bold. He pairs Old World jewelry-making techniques with the latest technology to create pieces that present a modern sensibility, with a nod to the past. Each of Adam’s pieces are visually arresting and modern, with design as the focus. He believes that jewelry should reflect the wearer, with individuality being of utmost importance. |
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Anna Loosli is considered an artistic fashion designer who not only designs her creations but develops the pattern for the garments and constructs them as well, skills that comes natural to her. Born in Poland and has a BFA in Fashion Studies from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Anna employs many types of the latest technological methods available in today’s market such as Optitex 2D/3D and Clo3D in producing a number of collections and exploring new innovative creations focusing on deconstruction, alternative materials, sustainability and the freedom of creative expression with the environment in mind.
Loosli is defined by conceptual and avant-garde couture designs influenced by nature, architecture and a touch of Victorian and Gothic art, all brought to life by her skilled knowledge of construction and materials. Her designs are closer to pieces of art which just happen to be rendered in textiles, corsets, cages, repurposed fur and leather manipulations, often inspired by the likes of Iris van Herpen, Jean Paul Gaultier, and Alexander McQueen. |
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Argaman&Defiance creates everything from apparel to bedding to bridal by hand in our studio located in St. Charles, MO. We use a variety of surface designed techniques such as fabric dying, print making, and fabric painting to create the Argaman&Defiance collection.
Lydia Crespo attended the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) graduating in 2010. She received the James Nelson Raymond Fellowship from SAIC upon graduation. Crespo used the funds from the fellowship to start her business, Argaman&Defiance. Crespo is a two time published author. Her design work as been recognized through awards, fellowships, and scholarships. In 2018, the Argaman&Defiance studio moved to the Foundry Art Centre located in St. Charles, MO. Argaman&Defiance collection is available in over 50 boutiques throughout the US. A&D has designed for Urban Outfitters, West Elm, Target, and Huckberry. |
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AUDRA is a women’s ready-to-wear brand established by Paris-trained Audra Danielle Noyes. Fueled by the memory of her father, Noyes draws inspiration from men’s tailored clothing and infuses in her own feminine voice, a conversation between a father and daughter.
As the line has matured over the past 5 years, the core values have remained consistent: a tension between structure and fluidity, femininity and masculinity; an unwavering commitment to craft and cut, and a signature of ageless versatility and ease. AUDRA is Expressive. Poetic. And Ageless. |
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Adornments For The Voyage
Rich Leathers. Chunky chains. Wrapped stones. Natural bone and horn. Every piece of jewelry that designer Theresa Wangia makes is steeped in her world of style. She arranges all of the elements to perfection in the brand known as Beltshazzar Jewels. Beltshazzar Jewels is the perfect adornment for the modern day voyager. A sophisticated collection of handmade jewelry and leather accessories that sweeps a woman effortlessly from day to night, and from urban to outback. Each one-of-a-kind piece is designed to be a treasured companion along the everyday journey that we call LIFE. Theresa’s vibrant outlook is an expression of her life experiences. As a child in the 1970s, the music and art shaped her aesthetic senses. Graced with a multiracial heritage, she embraced her roots with a deep desire to stand out make a unique statement in her life. Times of challenge early on helped forge her inner faith, and the resolve to endure and thrive. Today, her creative work is a testament to that irrepressible spirit. A modeling career in Europe eventually brought her to London where she apprenticed under a jewelry designer, learning essential skills. While living abroad, she fell in love with the business of fashion, assisting on photo-shoots and honing her eye for high-end style. With her innate ability to select the finest raw materials, she became an expert jewelry designer with her own definitive approach. History and culture can be found in the details: Theresa’s GG Grandfather migrated from Germany to Missouri where he opened a cobbler shop and made moccasins for the native Indians. He was also under contract for many years to design and produce the tall riding boots for the legendary Buffalo Bill Cody of the 1800s American wild-west. Theresa’s grandmother was part Blackfoot Indian, and so naturally her designs evoke a tribal sense. Her working methods and materials are further inspired by indigenous cultures of the Amazon, Kenya, and Papua New Guinea. Theresa is a noted trend-setter and style-maker with an unmatched creative edge. Her highly original work has captured the imagination of top fashion maven, Fern Mallis. She has been recognized as one of the top three RAW artist accessory designers in the city of St. Louis, and is a Phoenix fashion week alumni. The Beltshazzar Jewels collection can be found in exclusive boutiques in St. Louis, Chicago, Los Angeles, Palm Desert, London and most recently, the St. Louis History Museum. |
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Best Wardrobe Solutions is a fashion technology company that provides men with a family of innovative fashion accessories, wardrobe resources and free mobile app to help them look and feel their BEST! The Best Wardrobe Solutions App is the ONLY one of its kind in the app store. The app is tailored to meet ALL of a man’s personal and professional style needs with features such as: How-to Videos, Man Cave, Style Guide, Job Readiness, Entrepreneurship, Mobile Online Store and even a monthly Selfie Contest for fun, fashion competition and prizes.
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Claire Flowers is a St. Louis native who has a passion for making things better. While working in IT, Claire attended a week-long training in New York City that prompted the idea for a women’s shoe that is comfortable, stylish, and most importantly, durable enough to handle the wear and tear a professional woman puts on her footwear. She soon quit her full-time technology career to make this idea a reality, forming Claire Flowers LLC in 2014.
Gaining notoriety and brand recognition in her hometown, Claire has found success by marrying innovation and classic design. She has expanded her business in the spirit of creating professional women’s apparel that is resilient, versatile and timeless. Claire Flowers footwear and apparel focuses on textiles, silhouettes and colors for professional women who value function and fashion. In her journey to the top, Claire believed in supporting and mentoring others along the way. She is active on several boards and charities, including The Women’s Leadership Council, the National Association of Professional Women, Women’s President Association, Gateway Stem advisory board, House of Genius, Purses and Pumps for Pooches and Pals (Humane Society of Missouri), Connections For Success and Lift For Life Academy Fashion Show. |
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Designer + freelance creative director
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Daphne Benzaquen is the creative designer, CEO and founder of daph., a St. Louis-based fashion and lifestyle brand inspired by her Peruvian heritage.
Daphne was inspired to start daph. while pursuing her M.B.A. at Washington University’s Olin School of Business. After having trouble finding a backpack that was functional, high quality, and fashionable, she decided to design her own bag, incorporating the unique materials and craftsmanship of Peru, and daph. was born. Founded in 2016, daph. is one of the only U.S. fashion and lifestyle brands that solely combines modern, timeless designs with Peruvian resources and handcraftsmanship. In 2019, Daphne was named one of St. Louis Business Journal’s ’30 under 30’, and has been featured in many local media publications and news outlets, including, Riverfront Times, Ladue News, Town & Style, Fox 2 News, ‘Show Me St. Louis’, STL TV, and more. Daphne is passionate and committed to giving back, donating a portion of all daph. sales to support children with special needs in Peru. She also supports local charities in daph.’s headquarters, and is actively involved in the St. Louis fashion community, helping to mentor and support other designers and entrepreneurs, as well as serving as the marketing committee co-chair for Fashion Group International, Inc. Additionally, she serves on the Young Professionals Board for Annie’s Hope. In addition to her M.B.A., Daphne received her Bachelor of Arts in biology / management and organization at Miami University. She also received a certificate in general management from Stanford Graduate School of Business, and a certificate in international relations and affairs from Georgetown University. |
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Descendant is an independent label and multi-brand retailer of minimalist womenswear. Through our clothing collections and capsule wardrobes, we are committed to supporting women in building a versatile closet that feels classic, polished, and put-together.
Women are at the core of our business. Founded in 2019 by Julia Leenig, our company is 100% female driven and celebrates diverse backgrounds and opinions. Our common goal however is always the same - to empower women with a versatile wardrobe. |
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Found By The Pound is a mass-quantity thrift store that sells by the pound, $3 per pound. Think “treasure hunting in an industrial atmosphere”. Found. Vintage is an upscale, artfully curated vintage boutique that highlights both trendy and timeless vintage pieces for both special occasions and every day looks, priced per piece.
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http://www.foundbythepound.com
phone: 314-833-3252 address: 6325 Delmar Boulevard, St. Louis, Missouri 63130 |
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I am an Award Winning Designer of Haute Couture hats, fascinators and perches for women. I have been creating unique one of a kind hats and fascinators for over 10 years. My creative vision has been enlisted by some of Hollywood's elite like Lady GaGa, where I created a Dianne Isbell Custom hat for Lady GaGa's new perfume line FAME in 2012.
I create custom design hats for every occasion. |
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Based in St. Louis, Missouri, Hello Dobson is an emerging lifestyle brand of fashion and home decor. We believe your style tells a story, and colors tell a lot about your personality. Be happy and feel good about what you wear.
Inspired by preppy classics but made for today. |
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Joya is a curated collection of hand-crafted jewelry created by artisan communities around the world. Our founder Betsy's passion for travel, art, and giving back led to the creation of the Joya brand. Created by women, for women, we are dedicated to giving back to women's causes around the world.
Each Joya piece is 100% hand-crafted by expert artisan jewelers using traditional jewelry making and textile techniques. We are dedicated to creating products with authenticity, quality, and history behind every piece. Every item that bears the Joya name must tick each of these boxes:
Mass production is not our passion. Long-lasting unique pieces are. |
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Starting out in my career life as an environmental engineer, I just wasn't feeling fully engaged in with my work; passion was not stirring in my heart, I didn’t feel like I was contributing in a positive way to this world. I always wanted my own creative product/company one day, but had no idea what that would be….so I decided to take a step into the unknown and create a name for my future company. I wanted it to be a word that was familiar to everyone, and also meant something positive and insightful. In engineering, we learned there is always a great order being created within chaos. That fascinated me, so I took the word and made it into a girl so everyone could relate to her, KayOss.
Overtime, I felt it there was a need to change the label and create KlarIty. I really love the creative process of designing with beautiful fabrics. From bright eye-catching colors, to fun movement, to the fabulous fit and feel, designed to bring out a woman’s inner Goddess. I am able to source amazing fabrics from around the world through my contacts developed in NY and LA. My goal is to be as sustainable as possible with natural fibers that breathe on the body. I feel very blessed to have found one of my gifts, and so grateful for all of those who have allowed me to share it with them. Stay tuned, KayOss has evolved to KlarIty and getting clearer and brighter everyday! |
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LAUNCH Clothing & Accessories is the place to go when you want to make an impression. We love colors and pattern but will always have an incredible black dress in stock. We believe in quality fabrics, quality manufacturing, and a quality experience because what we make matters—to our customers, to this planet and to us. If you've ever wanted to walk into a store and feel inspired, stop by.
We are a business made up of artists and forward-thinkers, people who love coming to work everyday. Our mission is to share that joy & passion through what we make and what we do. |
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,I was at the top of my corporate career, a Finance Director at a multinational company. But I felt like an impostor, which was a hard pill to swallow because it was not easy getting there. Over the course of my tenure with the company, I was an integral part of an effort that grew earnings by 40%. I was doing well and working hard to achieve a high level of success—the issue was, at the time, I didn’t understand what success meant.
Lux & Nyx is Greek for Light and Night. I was staring into the most beautiful sunset one night when I decided to name the company after the transition from day to night. This company is all about transition and change. While working in finance, I saw a lot of good people—especially women—being overlooked because they didn’t have anyone to advocate for them. That needed to change. I created this brand to shed light on these issues and the need for women to advocate for one another. Leaving the comfort of a corporate job was one of the scariest things I’ve ever done. I didn’t know how or where to start, I just said “OK” and fell forward. If I could give one piece of advice to my younger self, I would urge her to find her fit. We as women are quick to blame ourselves for not excelling, but that may not be on ourselves. It could be the company or the industry. So dare to branch out in pursuit of that fit, and once you find it, you’ll shine. Today, I want to thank the women who take risks: thank you for being you, for conquering your fears and finding your success. You helped me find my fit. |
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Holding various positions in his 40-year career in the footwear industry, Mark Jenkins is one of the most distinguished footwear executives in the country. It all began with his recognition that there was a need to fill a void in the women's shoe market. Realizing that the combination of fashionable styling and superior comfort were obsolete in women's footwear at the time-- Mark Jenkins set out to craft his own shoe line.
The Mark Jenkins brand is designed specifically for women who need fashionable footwear versatile enough to wear to work or on weekends. But who says your shoes can't be fashionable and comfortable at the same time? At Mark Jenkins, our shoes are crafted to provide maximum comfort, with a signature molded footbed and thick foam cushioning on the insoles. The Mark Jenkins brand shoes are exclusively sold through better grade boutiques and online at markjenkinsfootwear.com. |
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Contrary to creating new collections twice a year, our approach is to build off of a narrative which often takes years to develop. We partner with local printers, manufacturers, artists, and designers to craft a more thoughtful and ethically advanced garment. Creating a more useful and sustainable clothing brand that functions in the wardrobe timelessly.
Drummond’s work has been featured in several exhibitions, including: A Queen Within - Adorn Archetypes: Museum of Pop Culture, Seattle 2019; New Orleans Museum of Art 2018; The Imagery of Chess, World Chess Hall of Fame (2017); Little Black Dress: From Mourning to Night, Missouri History Museum, Saint Louis (2016); Spread, Reese Gallery, Saint Louis (2016); Pants!, Regional Arts Commission, Saint Louis (2016) |
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"the mitchell perry" designed by Mitchell Perry are quirky, edgy, and whimsical fashions. Not quite normal, but rather interesting and magical instead.
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Mount Indigo was founded by Jessica Conick. After working for years in fashion public relations, she stumbled on a documentary that changed her entire perspective on the industry.
The documentary spotlighted the "true cost" of fashion and how our society's push for quicker, cheaper products in mass amounts has forced horrible working conditions on factory workers, is robbing the planet of resources, and has become one of the most polluting industries in the world. All in the name of fashion. On top of that, we often barely wear our clothes before discarding them because it's so easy to get new items for a cheap price. Jessica started Mount Indigo because she knows that if we can make fashion more sustainable, it will have a huge impact on reversing the damage we are currently doing to the planet. Even though the topic is heavy, she decided to take a fun approach to spreading awareness about the need for sustainable fashion so that people would want to know more and join the cause. That's why you'll see sassy sustainable statement tees and jackets. We're letting our clothes speak up and fight for a better future! |
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We aren’t designers. We are regular guys who had a problem – clothing that seemed to be meant for the exclusive. We wanted “normal shirts” - something versatile and durable, with a rugged aesthetic and elevated style. We wanted to be comfortable in the city, the country, and everywhere in between. So we moved into our parents’ basement to start this polite (so far) rebellion against pretense.
Being anchored in the Midwest, where you are never more than twenty minutes from your next adventure, helps us grow our collection to keep up with everything you want to do in our normal clothes. And with more people joining us, we are feeling like normal is a thing again. Brothers, Jimmy, Conrad, and Lan |
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We are a specific breed of man, you and I. We're creative, we're active, we're social, we're professional and we work a ton! Above all else we are busy!! But, we still make time to travel, experience new things, and embrace our ever evolving selves. It's important to us to look and feel empowered everywhere we go - but with our own personal sensibility.
Paulie Gibson is a brand built around the notion of mixing these element together to create something that works for you - something uniquely signature. |
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“Where Fashion meets Function”.
We Formulate Bespoke (tailored just for you) Scents with the highest percentage of all natural botanical materials possible for: Scent Shifting, Scent Branding and Focusing Tools By Creating one of a kind compositions that captures your unique story and intention then translates it into a powerful and beautiful perfume. Who I Serve: Engaged Couples: by creating their love story in scent. Business Owners: by creating their story brand in scent. Metaphysical or Peak Performance Minded: by creating the smell of their future goal and pairing it with a powerful scent memory to create goal success. Shevah always starts each consultation with her innovative Aroma Reading experience to reveal your body’s intuitive wisdom and scent profile baseline. |
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shevahpinkus.com
email: [email protected] phone: 314-695-0128 |
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REFASH is the world's first platform for upcycled fashion. We feature and retail collections of designers, brands and artisans who create contemporary pieces of fashion from waste or discarded materials.
Women wear a garment, on average, 7 times before throwing it away. Of all garments that are donated to charities or thrift stores, only 10% get sold. The rest are dumped in the landfills. As much as 95% of these clothes that are thrown away, could have been re-worn, recycled or upcycled. By re-using old clothes, we actually help reduce the amount of natural resources needed to produce new garments and give old garments a new life. |
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Inspired by vintage fashion, designed for the modern. Fusing vintage elements with modern styles. A relevant form of ready-to-wear, paying homage to history.
We utilize and source vintage deadstock fabrics in the Midwest. Deadstock fabric is fabric that is no longer being manufactured and is often vintage and considered out of date. Utilizing and investing in handmade clothing constructed from vintage and deadstock fabrics keeps these materials and garments from going into landfills. This slows down the destructive fast fashion life cycle and is considered to be slow and sustainable fashion, extremely environmentally conscious, and cool af. Love, Ruby Francis |
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Boldly feminine, effortlessly dashing, and timelessly du jour. The Rungolee woman transcends paradox to define a BOHO style all her own. She savors the rush of flea market discoveries, peruses the boutiques of Milan with off-handed ease. Drawn to the distinct, she is delightfully couture. Every day see’s a new adventure no matter the cause. She dazzles through small batch finds that envoke a Bohemian inspired story. She enjoys fashion, like life, infused with adventure. Her talent soars in mixing rare finds from fresh travels with time-tested classics. Her wardrobe is her palette; the world, her muse. She envokes a taste of BOHO lifestyle that fits her own desired beat. With an eye for the exceptional and a heart for the beautiful, she is at once stylish, eclectic, and impossibly chic.
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We create travel essentials that are comfortable enough for the journey, and stylish enough for the destination.
We believe fashion and function should always play well together, packing for a trip should be stress-free, and that comfortable doesn't have to mean underdressed. |
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Triflare is a triathlon sportswear brand that embodies the bold style and love of competition of it's founder, Andrea Robertson. Launched in 2012, the collection includes performance apparel and accessories for triathlon, swim, bike and run. Designed with every level of competitor in mind, Triflare apparel is not only unique in print, but they are designed to be comfortable and resilient, making every move in a race efficient. The prints embody the bold goals of a triathlete and capture the pursuit of competition.
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Wai Ming launched in high-end specialty boutiques in 2012 and has continued to define its place in the contemporary design space with its clean and feminine-yet-graphic aesthetic, intricate design details, and thoughtfully versatile designs. The line, which has become known for its dresses, is designed for and inspired by strong, dynamic, global women who appreciate the beauty and ease of Wai Ming’s effortlessly polished aesthetic. Each piece from the collection is carefully crafted in the best factories of New York’s Garment District using luxurious fabrics from Italy and Japan.
Wai Ming meaning “gift of light” in Chinese, is the given middle name of founder and designer, Emily Brady Koplar. Emily – who divides her time between St. Louis and New York – has worked in the fashion industry for more than a decade but started designing and making clothes in her early childhood. She obtained a degree in Economics from Boston University before deciding to follow her true passion of fashion design and earning a degree from Parsons School of Design. She gained experience at Ralph Lauren, Vivienne Tam, May Department Stores and Aeropostale, which helped forge her desire to launch her own eponymous line. Since launching Wai Ming, Emily has given a TedX Talk on the fashion industry and finding inspiration and was also a finalist for the prestigious Fashion Group International's Rising Star Award. Wai Ming has been featured in national media outlets including InStyle, People StyleWatch, W, Vogue.com, TeenVogue, Martha Stewart Weddings, Women’s Health, Refinery29, and WhoWhatWear. The line has also gained celebrity fans in Emma Roberts, Jessica Alba, Kerry Washington, Taylor Swift, Emily Blunt, Carrie Underwood, Evan Rachel Wood, Ellie Kemper, Lindsey Vonn, and popular fashion influencers including Chriselle Lim, Marta Pozzan, Courtney Trop, Lindsey Albanese, Haya Tetroashvili, and Nichole Ciotti. |