Local Customs

Schedule an appointment with an up-and-coming local designer for a one-of-a-kind look. 

• Amy Johnson, KayOss Designs: Classic cuts (skirts, halters) with a flirty twist, in a variety of materials from silk to organic cotton; for the person who wants to be noticed, without going over the top. www.kayossdesigns.com or (314) 398-9098. Pieces from $125.
• Miriam Coffey: Hand-loomed knitwear in organic, sustainable fabrics and yarns; for fans of Art Nouveau, with a modern bent. E-mail: miriam coffey@gmail.com. Pieces from $80.
• Suzanne Lay:, Edgy knits in a sherbet palette that say “comfortable, but sexy”; for the country girl with a streak of city chic. www.suzannelay.com or (314) 302-3700. Pieces from $150.
• Carmella Simpson, Mella Y: A “historically hip” aesthetic that borrows a little of Elsa Schiaparelli’s whimsy and Vivienne Westwood’s punk; for the bold fashionista. www.oddictionstl.com or (314) 401-7135. Pieces from $300.

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