Rachel Comey

Holding a sculpture degree from the University of Vermont, Rachel Comey also boasts an eponymous label (for men and women) that is both quirky and artistic: a bit sporty, a touch country, and grounded in a retro sophistication. For s/s 2006, Comey took a hallucinogenic journey through the '80s with stomata-like prints and a black and yellow palette, while still maintaining a whiff of classic American sportswear — a category she's sure to burn up in coming seasons. - Michael Cohen