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The “Oscars Designer Challenge 2011” is a competition where nine up-and-coming designers participate to have their original design worn by one of the Awards escorts at the 83^rd Academy Awards on Sunday, February 27. The winner is chosen by a public vote on Oscar.com. The winning designer will be announced during the live Oscar pre-show on ABC on February 27^th.

In addition to the voting competition, a special webisode series “Oscars Designer Challenge: Behind the Dress,” hosted by Jay Manuel (America’s Next Top Model), chronicles the competition and allows viewers to get to know each of the designers and their designs.

The competing designers are Miriam Cecilia Carlson, Chicago; James De Colon, Chicago; and Borris Powell, Chicago; Katelyn Bischof, New York; Angela Avanesyan, Los Angeles; Octavio Carlin, Los Angeles; Natalia Romano, Los Angeles; Clay Sadler, Los Angeles; and Zoe Hong, Oakland, California

So support your fellow Chicago designers and VOTE NOW!

Started by husband and wife team, Tal and Mandy Moise, vfish designs is a homegrown brand that started here in Chicago just 3 years ago. What’s so great about vfish is that the designs are universally flattering for all shapes, sizes, ages and styles.

Today, vfish is distributed in over 600 boutiques nationwide, has a successful online shop and a flagship store in Chicago. This makes it one of the largest fashion labels in the Midwest. The brand focuses on simple, ready-to-wear pieces for the fun, carefree and confident woman. These are classic and versatile wardrobe staples that will last for seasons to come.

Take a look at some the Fall/Winter pieces…