To those of you who think that the best designers are only the mainstream designers, open your mind and get ready to be blown away for the New Year. Kicking off the New Year this 2009 will be many Fashion Indie Designers stepping into the spotlight. From the amazing detail of their garments to the hunger for success shown through the creativity of their designs they are fab-u-lous! The emerging fashion designers showcase their collections throughout the year but the showstopper, Fashion Indie Week will be held February 13 - 19, 2009 at Gotham Hall in New York City. While there are too many to name that have caught my eye, I have listed a few below. Visit fashionindie.com to find out more about these amazing and fiercely talented upcoming designers. 1.Mandate of Heaven 2.Alisha Trimble 3.Zulema Until next time, Live Well & Live Fabulous! Leslie