Meet the designers: Round 1 of the 2011 Seamless in Seattle competition

Twenty-eight emerging local designers kick off the first round our annual fashion design competition

Design by 2010 Seamless in Seattle winner Heilyke; who will end up on top in 2011?

If you’re a Project Runway fan, you’ll love Seamless in Seattle. We’re combing the city for the best up-and-coming fashion designers hungry to change the face of local fashion. This year, we’re offering the winners big prizes like a feature in the September 2011 Seattle magazine.

It's time for round two of the 2011 Seamless in Seattle contest!

UPDATE: The judges have narrowed it down to the top 12 finalists!

Be sure to vote for your favorite designer; the designer with the most votes will win the Reader's Choice Award, which will be revealed live at the runway show.

EMERGING DESIGNERS

{Finalist!}

Designer 1: Kate Burt

Line: Operation + Stitch

{Finalist!}

Designer 2: Banchong Douangphrachanh

Line: Banchong Douangphrachanh

{Emerging}

Designer 3: Rita Gruzman

Line: Marge Design

{Finalist!}

Designer 4: Kristine Hawthorne

Line: Helene Hawthorne Fashions

{Emerging}

Designer 5: Sally Kathren

Line: Suite No. 237

{Emerging}

Designer 6: Theresa Olson

Line: bigringsmallcog

{Finalist!}

Designer 7: Malia Peoples

Line: Lady Konnyaku Clothing

{Emerging}

Designer 8: Corina Peters

Line: Twiggypop Ranch

{Finalist!}

Designer 9: Emily Riordan-Roache

Line: Riordan Roache

{Emerging}

Designer 10: Nadezhda Rybalchenko

Line: Nalur Creations

{Finalist!}

Designer 11: Bri Seeley

Line: Bri Seeley Designs

{Emerging}

Designer 12: Jennifer Wiglesworth

Line: BellaDonna Marie

STUDENT DESIGNERS

{Finalist!}

Designer 13: Angela Allen

Line: Angela Allen Design. Fall 2011 Collection

{Student}

Designer 14: Justin Bartle

Line: JZB designs for the FASHION FORWARD MAN

{Finalist!}

Designer 15: Timothy Campbell

Line: Indismith Clothing Co.

{Student}

Designer 16: Megan Cherewatenko

Line: Megan Cherewatenko Designs

{Student}

Designer 17: Marlena Dougherty

Line: mough, Spring 2012

{Student}

Designer 18: Katy Flynn

Line: Swift Seas

{Student}

Designer 19: Darcie Gray

Line: Darcie Gray, “In the City” collection

{Student}

Designer 20: Sharon Kaye Johnson

Line: Sharon Kaye Johnson Designs

{Finalist!}

Designer 21: Gina Moorhead

Line: Gina Marie

{Finalist!}

Designer 22: Caitlyn Petitclerc

Line: Fancyhawk Lingerie

{Finalist!}

Designer 23: Kathy Sabin-Mensah

Line: Kreati Ka

{Student}

Designer 24: Casey Sagisi

Line: C. Vincent Stitch

{Student}

Designer 25: Heather Sanders

Line: tUTU + bETZ

{Student}

Designer 26: Jenny Sims

Line: ingredients

BRIDAL DESIGNERS

{Bridal}

Designer 27: Angelica Buri

Line: Angelica Buri Designs

{Finalist!}

Designer 28: Kim McCormick

Line: Kimmi Designs

*Please note: Entries have been posted as they were received, which includes typos, spelling mistakes and the like. The written submission portion is an opportunity for the designers to speak to present their line in their own words, so we have left all mistakes unedited.