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Shop our designer gift guide

December arrived very quickly, and the holiday season gift-giving stress was real. We have curated a list of some of our favorite community business to make your shopping easy during all seasons.

Camilla Mustard by DDP Graduate Ali Dworsack

“The confetti to your wardrobe" and hand painted sustainable fashion.

Photog: Ali Dworsack

ENTREM by DDP graduate and sewing instructor Dylan Pritchard

Artisanal clothing and accessory brand influenced by harsh architectural design to futuristic geometry.

HIERRI by DDP graduate Taylor Alyssa

Nouveau couture with a focus on bringing couture inspired pieces to fashion forward women.

Fite Fashion by former student Michelle Fite

Modern sustainable luxury clothing

Lauren Chiu by DDP graduate Lauren Chiu

Clips, rings, and chains, each woven one ring at a time

Photog: Lauren Chiu, DDP graduate

Yonetté by DDP graduate and sewing instructor Kenisha Young

Where haute couture meets ready-to-wear created

Model: Nyi Mulan

Photog: The Don, Who Shot You

Makeup: Coco

La’Agra by DDP graduate Rekha Ananthanpillai

Inspired by elements from her South Asian heritage, the brand is a collection of one-of-a-kind dresses for the modern-day high fashion woman.

Models: Naomi Furtado (left) and Jordyn Chan (right)

Photog: Shanyn Fiske

Makeup: Sarah Elizabeth

Julicia Rose by sewing instructor Julicia James

Paintings, sewing patterns, and PDF workbooks for creatives.

Sustain by DDP graduate Audra McGee

Using organic fabric, Sustain creates clothing for women who are inspired by environmental and spiritual values.

Model & Photog: Audra McGee

Weather or Not Equestrian by DDP graduate Rachel Geiger

Water resistant, dirt & mud repellent breeches

ALUMNI by DDP student Alex Kervandjian

Recycled & recirculated unisex vintage clothing

Oodelooo Ballet by DDP student Melissa DeLorenzo

Luxury ballet skirts that can be worn in the studio and out on the town.

Julia Silver by DDP student Julia Silver

Unique reworked pieces

Damiano Collection by instructor Alex Damiano

Artisan loungewear and natural beauty accessories

Model: @mariambek

These are just a handful of our talented community members. The next time you purchase a gift for a loved one, consider supporting these local and talented artists.

By: Tessie Devlin, Assistant Program Director

Llani x Edaalia - Worldly shoes for the Philadelphia Runway

Llani x Edaalia - Worldly shoes for the Philadelphia Runway

Rosemary Schwartz is a Made Institute student who is debuting at Philly Fashion Week in February 2020! She has collaborated with a Philadelphia based brand called Llani which designs and sells shoes that Rosemary and us all greatly admire. She first saw the brand at the Fishtown Flea Market where she became obsessed!