Chicago Fashion Incubator: Modahnik and Crystal B. Designs

There were SO many amazing shows at this year’s Chicago Fashion Incubator event. The first two designers of the night have been featured on my blog before! Modahnik and Crystal B. Designs. Seeing these two lines next to each other really draws attention to their uniqueness. Each approaches fashion from their own viewpoint, and both are stunning!

First up, there was Modahnik. The vibrant hues and exuberant patterns manage to be fun and playful while still having depth. The designer–perhaps more than any other designer of the night–makes use of the fabrics and patterns to completely control the viewer. These dresses literally draw you in….and it’s as if the dress is telling you what to look at and in what order. lol. Is that too esoteric?

Then there was Crystal B. Designs. She approaches fashion from the other end of the spectrum. Instead of using patterned fabrics, her designs are crisp, monochromatic, deceptively simple…and architectural in feel. These dresses feel as if they are constructed…not just made. Each fold and drape of fabric is deliberate and builds to a specific effect…

Both of these designers have created extremely wearable designs for real women. These designs may evoke different responses and call to fashionistas of very different styles, but I feel that they both flatter the woman within the dress…I would be overjoyed to wear dresses from both of these designers!

Whew…I have a million more pictures to come…I hope you like the slide format…since it would be a never-ending post to include all of the individual pictures!

Chicago Fashion Incubator: Modahnik and Crystal B. Designs

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