Best of Rhode Island 2010 Editors' Picks

When the kingmakers at Vogue employ incredibly chic to describe a designer's collection, that's saying something. Better even than these accolades however is designer (and part-time Jamestown resident) Katie Brierley's interest in sustainable and eco-conscious fashion. She succeeds by using local manufacturers and seamstresses to create a women's line that is timeless, fresh and designed to last. In her uncluttered atelier, the four racks of streamlined sleeveless cocktail dresses in pastel hues and collarless coats in wool silk gabardine don't just look good, they let you feel good.