While visiting a bridal show at Navy Pier, we were elated to meet Kate Pankoke! You might recognize Kate from the most recent season of Project Runway on Lifetime TV.

She is a rare find as a Chicago-based designer who has already launched her own bridal line at the springy young age of twenty three! Her clothes are absolutely beautiful with beaded detailing and a sharp tailoring that explores what she calls, “artful femininity.”

She is now back home from chasing her dreams in New York and Paris (yes, Paris!!), and you can find her dresses in local bridal stores. You might even see her there! Click on the Elaya Vaughn facebook page to see what Kate will be up to next!

See Kate’s brand, Elaya Vaughn, on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElayaVaughn?fref=ts

Click to read more in Crain’s Chicago Business