Our favorite American fashion designers

I’m obsessed with the adorable Ashley Hebert’s fashion sense.

So as a result, I am just as obsessed with Alice + Olivia. Alice + Olivia was created by fashion designer Stacey Bendet, a down-to-earth chick who lives a life of fun and fantasy. Have you seen her blog? Check it out -- it is one of my favorites! If I had to guess her mission statement, I would say it is to never stop creating the perfect pieces to make others say, "Where did she get that?!" Alice + Olivia's mod looks can be worn together for a jaw-dropping ensemble or as separates to add in as part of your everyday wardrobe.

World traveler Prabal Gurung hunkered down in New York City to launch his first collection during New York Fashion Week in February 2009. Since then, his vision has flourished and has manifested itself on influential ladies like Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey. If I had to describe his designs in one word, it would be empowering. He loves slyly showing off the subtle sexiness of the shoulders, sides or tops of the thighs with his geometric cuts. He then adds in feathers, metallic, lace, ruffles, ropes and fur all together in ways that are fun but still retain their purpose: to make a woman feel gorgeous. His collections are like straight from a celestial dream, consistent yet never boring. Every one of his designs is breathtaking, and this makes him a must-watch American designer.