Stimulated by a vast architectural landscape, a woman’s need for function, and an aspiration of sustainability, each piece is an exercise in versatility. Grounded in geometry and then animated by the human form, the line can be twisted, wrapped, and most distinguishably flipped upside down to reveal a whole new garment. Wear it your Way!
An Eco Domani semi-finalist, Lara’s work has been featured on Elle.com, DailyCandy.com, The Today Show, the CBS Evening News, and in publications such as Italian Vogue, Cookie, Lucky Magazine, Vanity Fair, W, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, WWD, and Newsweek, among many others. As a Lexus Hybrid Living Sustainable Partner, Lara participates in a number of events showcasing her garments while promoting environmental awareness. Lara also appeared on the Sundance Channel’s “Big Ideas for a Small Planet” as a spokesperson for the Lexus Hybrid Living program. Her work has been gifted to a number of celebrities including Sarah Jessica Parker, Maggie Gyllenhaall, Marion Cotillard, and Angelina Jolie. Lara serves as the Executive Director of the Chicago Fashion Incubator (CFI) at Macy’s on State Street. CFI provides six emerging Chicago-based designers with the resources, including workspace, business training, and mentoring, to launch their careers. She sits on The Mayor’s Fashion Council where as the resources committee chair she has helped support and promote fashion designers living and working in Chicago through events, seminars, and city programs.