10 Designers on the Rise

Illia

Modeled by chef Naomi Pomeroy

In the beginning: South African designer John Murrough learned his way around luxurious leathers at Manolo Blahnik in London before relocating to the United States in the 1980s. Known for: Soft, slim-fitting leather jackets. Tidbit: Murrough takes inspiration from Venice Beach, California, where he lives. The next... Rick Owens. Famous fans: Jane Krakowski, Lea Michele, Anjelica Huston.

Leather jacket, $655; washed satin dress, $218.

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