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Designer Spotlight

By kaight August 15, 2008

KRELwear: Sexy Minimalism

Designer Spotlight: KRELwearKarelle Levy, the Miami-based designer behind KRELwear, is the type of designer we love: innovative, cutting-edge and resourceful. For instance, when Levy was just starting out, much of her collection of knits was made from reclaimed and mill-end yarns. Smart, right? But also completely environmentally friendly. Levy's knits are not only stunning and sexy, but also fun with lots of great draping and a playful mix of colors. "I love to work with fabrics and drape them in ways that are otherwise uncommon," she says. "The colors from this season come from the colors of the Miami skyline...

Chloe Jo Berman

By kaight August 6, 2008

NYC's Hottest Green Girl

On a recent Monday afternoon, Chloe Jo Berman fluttered around her Upper East Side apartment as she talked about her life as a vegan and animal rights activist. Her air was casual and breezy, so much so that one barely notices the amount of facts and information she tosses out. That's exactly Berman's MO -- to educate in subtle ways. And it works. She's sexy, bold, outspoken and known nationwide as the fearless leader of the Girlie Girl Army, a crew of trendsetting girls and guys at the vortex of the city's creative scene. For instance, most days, Berman can...