Lisa Butler has always loved fashion. At the age of 7 she began creating and sewing Barbie doll clothing. She knew then, her passion was to be in the world of fashion. By the age of 13, she wanted to be a student at the FIT, requested a catalog and knew she would be a student of this famed fashion college. Specializing in Lingerie Design at FIT enhanced her innate talent fit...

An accomplished designer educated in New England, Karla Colletto cut her teeth creating custom pieces from sportswear to bridal gowns. After enlisting the equally apparel-savvy Lisa Rovan as a business partner, the Karla Colletto company quickly focused in on the then-quiet world of swimwear. Using unique fabrics, whimsical cut-outs and unexpected details, Karla Colletto...

Anne Pachan loves searching… walking down unbeaten paths to find the beautiful, the strange, and the curious. Whether trekking up to an ancient Balinese village known for their double Ikat weaving, checking out a new artist at a Chelsea gallery opening, studying a book from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, or watching a classic black and white film, she is continually finding...