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The appeal of fast fashion is understandable, but know what's really exciting? Being able to purchase something that 1,000 other people won't have from a designer you found out about before most everyone else in your social circle. That's why we're bringing you a shopping guide to our Young Gun designers, all local, indie up-and-comers. When you're shopping these labels, you're not only supporting a new talent, you're also supporting the carefully-chosen factories and artisans they work with.
We've tracked down incredible pieces by each and every one one of our 15 finalists. Added bonus: A bunch of it is on sale.
Anndra Neen
Apiece Apart
Beatrice Valenzuela
Dusen Dusen
Edie Parker
Kaelen
Katie Ermilio
Katie Gallagher
Khai Khai
Lindsey Thornburg
Lizzie Fortunato
Marissa Webb
Mociun
Ryan Roche
Wes Gordon
· Meet the Designers of Racked's Young Guns Class of 2013! [Racked]
· Meet the 50 Racked Young Guns Semi-Finalists for 2013 [Racked]
· Meet the Official Racked Young Guns Selection Committee [Racked]
· All Young Guns Coverage [Racked]