Maximillian Suiter focuses on inspiring women to feel and look beautiful inside and out. Suiter is presently at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri studying at The Sam Fox School of Art and Design and the Olin School of Business.
Caine Westergard is the designer behind Caine. She studies at Iowa State and has also studied at the Paris American Academy in Paris. She creates evening wear, women’s wear, children’s wear and even infant onesies under her Cuddles by Caine line!
Veterans
Angela Balderston creates avant garde pieces made from plaster and non-traditional materials under the label Get Plastered!
Terri Buckner is the designer of Nuevintage Apparel + Accessories. Her passion is recycling vintage clothing into new one-of-a-kind designs by reconstruction of the original garments and/or accessories.
Leah Casper is the designer of Casper Couture. She has been designing from a young age, creating edgy, decadent, opulent pieces. Wearing any of her pieces will bring out your inner diva while looking polished and timeless.
Yolanda Diaz has a degree in Fashion design from Juarez University School of Art in Durango, as well as Industrial Paterns at CECATI in Monterey Mexico. She has been designing children clothing for over 20 years under the label Little Miss Fashion.
Jillian Fellers is an independent designer specializing in wedding gowns and party dresses. Her design aesthetic has a modern appeal with vintage-inspired detailing in high-end luxury fabrics. Jillian is a UNL graduate with a degree in Textile and Apparel Design.
Hollie Hanash is the designer of Ruffled Runway, an upscale children’s brand made for the unique kid that wants to stand out. Her clothes are best characterized by the use of bright colors, ease of wear, and attention to detail.
Tiffany Headley studied fashion at UNL for a short time before branching off to do things her own way. She now owns the label Haus of Donna Faye and designs women’s wear with an avant garde twist.
Sabrina Jones received her BS and MA at UNL, where she studied Textile and Clothing Design with a minor in costume design.
Joi Katskee received her BFA in Fashion Design at the International Academy of Design and Technology in Chicago. She uses mostly recycled materials and up-cycled items and applies rock-n-roll inspired elements to create her designs.
Susan Ludlow has been designing children’s clothing for over three decades. She specializes in crochet designs for children ages six months to thirteen. Her brand is called designsbysuey.
Jennifer Pool is a costume and fashion designer. Her work has been seen on various theatrical stages around Omaha. She holds a BA in Theater from UNO, and a MFA in Theatrical Design from the University of Georgia.