New York Fashion Week 2014: 7 Designers to Watch

These designers are known for their knack for innovation.

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)
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)
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)061114-b-real-style-tracy-reese.jpg

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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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