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Daydream Believers

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Moving to Hawaii from her native Korea during high school was a shock to the system for Om, who was surprised by how casually people dress here compared with the trendy urban style favored back home.
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If “Project Runway” embraced only unconventional materials challenges, Castro would own the show.
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The designer, who identifies with the bohemia of the Free People clothing brand, would have been perfectly at home in the 1970s with her collection of comfortable, flowing and romantic designs incorporating soft prints and vintage lace and crochet.
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Casarez, who grew up in Michoa­can in southern Mexico, draws on her ethnic and cultural heritage to design a bold runway collection of sleek couture pieces inspired by traditional Mexican silhouettes such as the men’s charro suit, interpreted for women in glamorous evening jackets and mock riding pants.
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Lanier plays with print, color and textures to create menswear that helps wearers stand apart from the crowd.
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Relaxed fits, soft florals, easy skirts and blouses that reveal little skin have a leisurely ambience perfect for whiling away an afternoon in a cafe.
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Love and romance are reflected in Yamashige’s lavish collection, the name of which means “a love returned in full.” The romance took her by surprise.