Fashionably Cleveland staff

Cleveland-based TaShawna Jackson is a third-generation crocheter, following a tradition set by her mother and grandmother. Today, she uses crochet as a medium not only for scarves and accessories, but also ready-to-wear pieces. She first showed her work at last fall's Great Lakes Fashion Week accessories event and will be showing her work again at Great Lakes Fashion Week's Spring 2014 Couture Show.

The first-ever Great Lakes Fashion Week event was held on Friday, Nov. 1, 2013 at Rumor Bar and Lounge in Cleveland.

The 9th Annual Rock the Runway event was held on March 9 at Kent State University. Twenty-six student designers sent their designs down the runway, all with a "Hip Hop House Party" theme.

Compassion From Fashion was held on Saturday, Nov. 17, at Beachwood Place, benefiting The Gathering Place and UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital.

Twice a year, Fashion Group International releases a trend report of the top styles to watch for. Here's a rundown of the trends for fall and winter, according to FGI.