Designer of the Week: Ishii

In addition to working with designers like Jean Paul Gaultier and Zac Posen, Parsons graduate Tamae Ishii had the distinct privilege of apprenticing under Valentino Garavini. A consummate world traveler who was born in Japan but raised in California, she draws inspiration for her eponymous line from a variety of international sources.

Eye It: Fall 2009

Buy It: Ishii Online

Currently Ishii is only carried at a single online retailer, but lovers of the line can also try one of their brick and mortar stockists.

Ruffled Strapless Dress $396

Ruffle Shorts $145

Coat Moderne $615

Basket Weave Dress $415

Metallic Dress $398