New York Fashion Week 2015: 8 Designers to Watch

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Kanye West (February 12) - It?s the most wonderful time of the year for fashionistas around the world. With New York Fashion Week finally here, we?ve rounded up some of the must-see designers to keep on your radar. By Patrice Peck and Britt Middleton The scene-stealing MC is back in the fashion game! He debuts his much-anticipated Adidas Originals collab, the Yeezy 750 Boost, during New York Fashion Week (catch it streaming live on February 12 beginning at 4 p.m. ET at http://www.yeezy.supply). The gray suede high-top sneaker retails for $350 and is available at Adidas stores in N.Y.C. on February 14 and worldwide on February 28.   (Photos from left: Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images, Adidas via Instagram)

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Kanye West (February 12) - It’s the most wonderful time of the year for fashionistas around the world. With New York Fashion Week finally here, we’ve rounded up some of the must-see designers to keep on your radar. By Patrice Peck and Britt Middleton The scene-stealing MC is back in the fashion game! He debuts his much-anticipated Adidas Originals collab, the Yeezy 750 Boost, during New York Fashion Week (catch it streaming live on February 12 beginning at 4 p.m. ET at http://www.yeezy.supply). The gray suede high-top sneaker retails for $350 and is available at Adidas stores in N.Y.C. on February 14 and worldwide on February 28.   (Photos from left: Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images, Adidas via Instagram)

Dom Streeter (February 13) - Don’t be fooled by her petite stature. Project Runway season 12 winner Dom Streeter packs quite the punch with her use of vivid colors, graphic prints and contemporary tailoring. Shortly after making history as the show’s first African-American winner, the young designer successfully showed her first collection at New York Fashion Week last February. We’re betting that Streeter’s penchant for '50s and '60s silhouettes will play a role in her upcoming collection. (Photo: Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images)

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Dom Streeter (February 13) - Don’t be fooled by her petite stature. Project Runway season 12 winner Dom Streeter packs quite the punch with her use of vivid colors, graphic prints and contemporary tailoring. Shortly after making history as the show’s first African-American winner, the young designer successfully showed her first collection at New York Fashion Week last February. We’re betting that Streeter’s penchant for '50s and '60s silhouettes will play a role in her upcoming collection. (Photo: Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images)

Public School (February 15) - Dubbed the ?It Boys? of the season, New York City-bred designers Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne of Public School have made a huge splash in both menswear and womenswear since their first formal runway show one year ago. Making the spirit of N.Y.C. their muse, Chow and Osborne are masters at making layered hoodies, sweats and sneakers look refined. (Photo: Mireya Acierto/Getty Images)

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Public School (February 15) - Dubbed the “It Boys” of the season, New York City-bred designers Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne of Public School have made a huge splash in both menswear and womenswear since their first formal runway show one year ago. Making the spirit of N.Y.C. their muse, Chow and Osborne are masters at making layered hoodies, sweats and sneakers look refined. (Photo: Mireya Acierto/Getty Images)

Tracy Reese (February 15) - Fashion veteran Tracy Reese has come a long way from making clothes by hand in Detroit. Since launching her eponymous label in 1998, Reese has released numerous critically acclaimed ready-to-wear and resort collections, as well as off-shoots like beauty products and home fashions — all of which boast bright colors, graphic patterns and fun bohemian elements. Expect to see some bold girly looks from Reese for her Spring 2015 collection. (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

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Tracy Reese (February 15) - Fashion veteran Tracy Reese has come a long way from making clothes by hand in Detroit. Since launching her eponymous label in 1998, Reese has released numerous critically acclaimed ready-to-wear and resort collections, as well as off-shoots like beauty products and home fashions — all of which boast bright colors, graphic patterns and fun bohemian elements. Expect to see some bold girly looks from Reese for her Spring 2015 collection. (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

David Tlale (February 15) - With an undeniable gift for showmanship and elaborate designs, David Tlale became the first South African designer to premiere a solo showcase at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in September 2012. His unpredictable use and understanding of color, fabric and texture has earned his brand a wave of exposure and awards, including the 2009 Africa Fashion Awards’ Fashion Designer of the Year. Our guess is that his Spring 2015 collection will live at the intersection of daring and elegant. (Photo: Craig Barritt/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz)

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David Tlale (February 15) - With an undeniable gift for showmanship and elaborate designs, David Tlale became the first South African designer to premiere a solo showcase at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in September 2012. His unpredictable use and understanding of color, fabric and texture has earned his brand a wave of exposure and awards, including the 2009 Africa Fashion Awards’ Fashion Designer of the Year. Our guess is that his Spring 2015 collection will live at the intersection of daring and elegant. (Photo: Craig Barritt/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz)

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Michael Costello (February 17) - Celebrity clientele, soft draping and sex appeal have made Michael Costello’s brand a red carpet staple. Whether you're drooling over your favorite actress’s Oscar dress or ogling a top songstress’s Grammy frock, there’s a good chance that this Project Runway alum designed it. (Photo: Brian Ach/Getty Images)

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Michael Costello (February 17) - Celebrity clientele, soft draping and sex appeal have made Michael Costello’s brand a red carpet staple. Whether you're drooling over your favorite actress’s Oscar dress or ogling a top songstress’s Grammy frock, there’s a good chance that this Project Runway alum designed it. (Photo: Brian Ach/Getty Images)

B Michael (February 18) - Not many fashion designers can call high-profile celebrities like Beyoncé and Cicely Tyson fans, but former Wall Street executive B. Michael is not your average designer. His b Michael AMERICA couture and ready-to-wear collections are known around the globe. We can’t wait to see the new yet timeless looks that the African-American designer has prepared for the upcoming season. (Photo: Fernanda Calfat/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz)

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B Michael (February 18) - Not many fashion designers can call high-profile celebrities like Beyoncé and Cicely Tyson fans, but former Wall Street executive B. Michael is not your average designer. His b Michael AMERICA couture and ready-to-wear collections are known around the globe. We can’t wait to see the new yet timeless looks that the African-American designer has prepared for the upcoming season. (Photo: Fernanda Calfat/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz)

LaQuan Smith (February 18) - When you’ve got bad gal Rihanna and envelope-pusher Nicki Minaj rocking your designs, you know you’ve done something very right. Meet LaQuan Smith. Known for featuring anything from pony fur to PVC, this young designer’s garments exude eccentricity, boldness and sexuality, which explains why famous fashion rebels have taken to wearing them. (Photo: Desiree Navarro/Getty Images)

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LaQuan Smith (February 18) - When you’ve got bad gal Rihanna and envelope-pusher Nicki Minaj rocking your designs, you know you’ve done something very right. Meet LaQuan Smith. Known for featuring anything from pony fur to PVC, this young designer’s garments exude eccentricity, boldness and sexuality, which explains why famous fashion rebels have taken to wearing them. (Photo: Desiree Navarro/Getty Images)