Cynthia Rowley
Cynthia Rowley was 7 years old when she constructed her first dress. Later, as a senior at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, she sold her first collection, (which consisted of eight pieces) to some of New York’s most prestigious stores. Today Rowley is one of the most recognized personalities in fashion, having been honored by the CFDA and boasting appearances on Oprah and Letterman. Her girlish-but-sleek designs have been featured in Harper’s Bazaar, W, and Vogue.