James Coviello
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When Anna Sui was styling a photo shoot a decade ago she asked James Coviello to make a special hat for her. Later, she enlisted him to do the hats for her first runway show, and the two have worked together ever since. In 2001, he launched his own collection while continuing to work with Sui. The young designer is a master at crocheted sweaters, lace shirts, and delicate chiffon skirts, all of which evoke the elegance of the 1920's, 1930's, and 1940's, and his quirky, romantic touches—an elaborate feather pin here, a flouncing, puffy sleeve there—are full of feminine charm. Coviello expands his collection frequently and recently announced plans to open his stores nationwide.
