local designers

Local shop specializes in custom jewelry

Wanderlust Jewelers, Cleveland, Ohio
Heather Airgood and her husband, Wes, opened Wanderlust Jewelers in Cleveland Heights in 2011, after both had studied fine arts and worked for other jewelers. Since then, they've grown their company to include not only custom jewelery designs, but also heirloom rebuilds and repairs. Heather was kind enought to answer some questions for us about being a local fashion entrepreneur, business advice and finding inspiration.

Local boutique celebrates unique artists

Fra Angelica, Cleveland, Ohio boutique
Fra Angelica Studio is more than a boutique - it's a showcase for wearable pieces of art. Owner Linda Damiani opened shop with the intention of selling knitwear she created and has grown it to represent the work of more than 60 independent artists. Damiani was kind enough to take the time from her busy schedule running her store to answer some questions about entrepreneurship, working in the fashion industry in Cleveland, and her favorite style advice.

Local shirt designer stays true to his values

My Top 3 Shirt, Cleveland, Ohio
Bryan Straniero's love of lists and entrepreneurial spirit led him to launch My Top 3, a line of fair trade tee shirts, earlier this year. We chatted with Straniero via email about starting a t-shirt line, opening an Etsy shop and why fair trade is important.

New sweat-proof shirt has local ties

Sweat Seal
There’s a new type of shirt on the market that can protect you from getting too sweaty - and it’s produced right here in Cleveland.

Handbags designed for everyday adventures

Ellie Jane Bags, Cleveland, Ohio
Sarah Larson is the mastermind and designer behind Ellie Jane Bags, a local line of handcrafted waxed canvas and leather bags. To say Larson is a busy is an understatement - she is not only an entrepreneur but also the mother of three children - but she was kind enough to make time to answer some of our questions about starting a business, being a fashion entrepreneur in Cleveland, and finding inspiration.

Rethinking Retail in Cleveland

JumpStart's Startup Scaleup 2017: Rethinking Retail
The local retail landscape is rapidly evolving, and Cleveland-area business owners shared their journeys during a panel discussion at JumpStart’s Scaleup Startup event. The panelists, all fashion entrepreneurs, shared how they best reach their customers through having physical storefronts, ecommerce and a combination of both.

Bold Beauty, Resin Resilience

Cleveland Street Glass
At the intersection of the finest art and fashion, lies the bold ingenuity to elevate materials from ordinary to gorgeous, and Cleveland-based jeweler and artist, Deanna Dionne, accomplishes that and more with her unparalleled company, Cleveland Street Glass.

Local student's accessories brand flourishes

Anne Cate boutique and Cleveland-based founder Anne Skoch
Being a college student is hard. Being a college student and an entrepreneur is harder, but Anne Skoch, a Kent State University student, is succeeding at both - and she does it with style.

Ursuline holds annual student showcase

Ursuline Innovations '17 fashion show, Cleveland, Ohio
Innovations '17 was held on April 30 at Ursuline College. The annual event showcases the work of students in the college's fashion design and merchandising courses.

Kent State University 2017 Annual Fashion Show

Kent State University’s Annual Fashion Show 2017
Students of the Fashion School at Kent State University presented their work at the Fashion School’s Annual Fashion Show, FS² Presented by Michael Kors.

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