2002
FIRST PLACE
Jody Boucher-Yung
SECOND PLACE
Kathryn Feipel
THIRD PLACE
Branimira Ivanova
JUDGES
Mary Ann Childers,
Anchor,
WBBM 2 News
Nena Ivon,
Saks Fifth Avenue
Megan McKinney Whitfield,
Chicago Social
DESIGNERS
Jody Boucher-Yung: Rene Magritte inspired hand-painted wearable art.
Christopher Marcus Combs: “Chicago Hope” hand-painted silk tops over voluminous tulle skirts.
Christopher Marcus Combs: “Pretty in Pink” ’80s glam meets ’90s hip-hop graffiti collection.
Marianne Egan: Lingerie inspired collection of urban-chic clubwear.
Camilla Haith: Pink and black satin collection of eveningwear.
Branimira Ivanova: Decadent collection inspired by Victorian mourning dresses.
Branimira Ivanova: Zippered, fun & creepy sportswear with hand-printed x-ray images.
Kathy Johnson: Dramatic Oriental morning coats, circa 1910, for the new Millennium.
Agnes Keiper: “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” bateau necked crepe dresses with pearl clusters.
Agnes Keiper: Sophisticated ivory bow-tie accented black suits with “V”-dart bodices.
Maria Molinelli: Dazzling tropical colored Thai silk collection inspired by ’20s designer Jacques Fath.
Diane Munson: Extraordinary beaded evening apparel in black silk shantung and “fiery” leopard jacquard.
Diane Munson: Fantastic peacock feathered collection combined with black crepe & reptile jacquard.