SIMONA RUSK is an independent British luxury footwear brand. https://www.simonaruskshoes.com. Unapologetically feminine and romantic, SIMONA RUSK shoes are designed following the principle that elegance is timeless. Selected to take part in the Flying Solo One’s to Watch FW2020 Couture show at Pier 59 Studios, Simona showcased a collection of heels and boots in sumptuous velvets, rich suedes and luminous brocades.

Claire Elisabeth is a New York based designer originally from Texas. Everything is created out of the designers Brooklyn apartment, and many designs showcase hand beading or embroidery. Claire Elisabeth is a formal women’s wear brand and everything is custom made. Each garment is designed to make a woman look and feel as confident as she ever has. Natural embroidery and custom hand beading sets these designs apart – it evokes a fantasy, that can become reality.

Jacqueline was born in El Salvador and came over to the United States at a young age.  As a child she was obsessed with shoes as it was in her words "the most important part of her outfit." That’s how Per Fidem was born, a woman’s shoe company.  Per Fidem is Latin for “through faith” because she believes everything we do we do through faith, faith in ourselves, faith in others, faith in a higher power, etc. Faith keeps us on our path.

I founded Glow Within Institute, a 501(c)(3) in Silicon Valley in August 2019. My ultimate vision is when the next generation grow up, they want a pair of rose quartz or amethyst earrings instead of diamond earrings and they know how to use crystals in mediation and self healing. 100% of our crystal jewelry proceeds goes to fund our educational purpose - the teaching of the use of crystals in meditation and holistic healing.

Born and raised in Tampa, Florida, Alicia Calero developed a unique and signature style at an early age. Alicia put her creative skills to use; working as a stylist for a large retailer. With dreams of one day launching her own label, this self-taught designer turned her vision into reality with the release of her inaugural collection last fall. Alicia designs sophisticated and aspirational ready-to-wear styles for the modern woman. She hopes to invoke strength and passion in the women who wear them.

Lizzy Lahive created her namesake collection in honor of the many strong women in her life.  As an FIT graduate, she worked in major design houses in NY before life took her to LA.

On The Road Designers Podcast is created to empower emerging female designers/founders. Hosted by Christine Joy in English and Jackie Diaz-Van Schaick in Spanish. Every Wednesday we will publish an episode about an emerging female designer and her brand. Stay tuned!