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Good design. Integrity. Commercial success. These words summarize John Crocco’s achievements at Perry Ellis International. Since 2003, John has managed to retain the essence of Perry Ellis with an effortless aesthetic that speaks style and respect for a timeless brand. Having been appointed Creative Director for Perry Ellis, John oversees the design and merchandising process of all apparel and accessories for the company and its licensees. John continues to advance and enhance the Perry Elis model of American sportswear.

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Having watched Irina on Project Runway display her amazing creativity, and dedication to her craft, it was my extreme pleasure to shoot her collection on the runway at the Lincoln Center.

Quickly becoming the new big name in fashion,Irina Shabayeva was born in the Republic of Georgia and raised in Brooklyn New York. Irina graduated from Parsons School of Design in 2003 to pursue her creative vision. While at Parsons, she was honored with the prestigious Saga Design Award, a competition that allowed her to study fur design in Denmark. Following her graduation she went on to work for Adrienne Landau as head designer.

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Christian Siriano began designing at just thirteen years old and attended the Baltimore School for the Arts and the American Intercontinental University in London, where he interned with punk legend Vivienne Westwood, and with Alexander McQueen. Upon returning to the United States and moving to New York City, Christian’s break came when he earned a spot on season four of Bravo’s hit program Project Runway. He became the show’s youngest winner, fan favorite, and a rising star in the fashion industry with his clothing sold in Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, and stores around the world.

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Tadashi Shoji is the founder and chief designer of the Tadashi Shoji collection. Born and raised in Sendai, Japan, he began painting and drawing from a young age and eventually moved to Tokyo, where he studied fine art. His talent was soon recognized and he was recommended for an apprenticeship with Japan’s leading contemporary artist, Jiro Takamatsu, who is credited with paving the way for the modern art movement in Japan during the sixties.

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Born and raised in Los Angeles, Raul Melgoza was attracted to luxury and beauty from an early age. He found inspiration visiting museums and exploring the shops on Rodeo Drive. After completing a business degree from the University of Southern California, he left the West Coast to pursue his desire of studying fashion at Parsons School of Design in New York City.

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Founded in 2001 by Steven Cox and Daniel Silver, Duckie Brown is a New York City based menswear designer collection.  With a fan following that includes the New York Times, GQ, Barneys New York and the industry’s premier stylists, Duckie Brown has been widely praised for its innovation and wit. As one of the few NYC-based menswear labels winning international attention, Duckie Brown is stocked in stores across the world from New York to London to Tokyo.

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Richard Chai, a New York native, began his career in fashion at an early age with a prestigious internship at Geoffrey Beene as an undergraduate at Parsons School of Design. Upon graduation from Parsons, Chai continued his studies at the Lissa School in Paris, during which time he worked as a sketcher at Lanvin.

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Nicholas K is a New York based design company, founded in January of 2003 by siblings Nicholas and Christopher Kunz.  Nicholas K was conceptualized with the intent of providing sophisticated customers with modern classics to become wardrobe staples.

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BCBGMAXAZRIA was founded in 1989 by Designer, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Max Azria. In 1991 Azria’s wife and muse, Lubov, joined BCBGMAXAZRIA as Creative Director. Named for the French phrase “bon chic, bon genre,” a Parisian slang meaning “good style, good attitude,” the brand embodies a true combination of European sophistication and American spirit.

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