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It's tough out there for new designers: In an industry ruled by luxury brands (and fast fashion imitating said luxury brands), it's hard to pluck out the real gems. With a steady supply of Insta-snaps and shopping sites always at our fingertips, the vast options can quickly turn into fashion overload. But, we're always on the lookout for the rare talents that will rise to the top.

So, when Lord & Taylor teamed up with Brand Assembly, a New York-based design incubator, to debut new lines from emerging designers — including Etelka, to be adored, and Michelle Kim — we had to take the fresh styles for a test run, naturally. Four of our style editors paired up with their favorite Brand Assembly designers for a photo shoot in their new collections. Then, they picked their brains to find out how each line came to be — and why you'll want to wear it. Press play, and get to know your closet's new MVPs.
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00:00If I got to name a clothing line, it would be a sound.
00:04Can you imagine like a really serious fashion person being like, oh, are you going to show?
00:13So Brand Assembly we started about a year and a half ago.
00:17We saw a kind of barrier in the industry for emerging designers, and now with the collaboration
00:21with Lord & Taylor, we actually have an outlet for these designers to get their product in
00:25front of the consumer.
00:26Finer 29 is the biggest independent women's lifestyle site on the web.
00:31Our whole thing is fashion or style, we take it personally, which means it's all about how
00:35you can make it your own and how it relates to your own life and what's special about
00:40you.
00:41As one of the shopping editors, we're kind of always on the hunt of the perfect fall knit.
00:45This is the kind of outfit I can see myself in all the time, no matter the circumstance.
00:49It's great for fall.
00:50I love the Atelka tote.
00:52It's sort of great for hands-free carry, which makes commuting really easy.
00:55We're all like running around in the city all day long, and it holds just the essentials
00:59so you're kind of forced to pare down.
01:01I am wearing two pieces from Sachin and Bobby.
01:04I find that they suit my personal style and my professional style perfectly.
01:07Sweater can serve as a layer and piece, or if I have plans to go out for drinks after,
01:12I can take the sweater off and have this really gorgeous dress.
01:14I come across loads and loads of young and up-and-coming designers.
01:19And the great thing about it is you can go to the Lord Taylor, try it on, or browse around
01:23online.
01:24I love an underdog, so this is kind of why I want to see these designers succeed.
01:28I love it.

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