Heroine Chic by Colleen Soisson
Since graduating from Columbia College a few years back, Soisson has since found her niche by crafting leather belts with funky metal buckles. She partnered with artist Jon Scordato for her newest creations: unisex buckles embellished with delicate drawings of birds, animals and insects (pictured).
You’ll recognize: Her super-short, super-spiky dark hair.
First design attempt: An apron pieced together from an aunt’s vintage silk scarves at age 8
It’ll cost you: $80 and up; $55 and up for discounted pieces
Buy at: The Silver Room in Wicker Park and Cinnamon in Roscoe Village