Lindsay Rozynek! Lindsay Rozynek is a Chicago-based designer

building her career step by step. At age 22, she will be a Columbia College graduate with a Bachelors in Fine Arts of Fashion Design. Raised in Indiana, Rozynek decided to move to Chicago to pursue a career in fashion design at Columbia College.

Currently designing women’s ready to wear, Lindsay recently put an emphasis on knitwear. After studying bees’ nests, she decided that the concept could be achieved through knitting. She developed her idea by consistently visiting a local yarn store accompanied with images of various textures that portrayed nesting elements to become an expert on knitting. In her first project, Rozynek dove in and came out with the beginnings of what would be Knitorious Knits.

Knitorious Knits It’s all about nesting. Originally inspired by a bee’s nest and

caterpillar cocoon she found at the Field Museum in Chicago, Rozynek began her research by examining various types of nests. She studied their shape, form, colors, materials used, and their intricacy. Intrigued by the way birds build complex nests for their offspring, Rozynek discovered the brilliant work of meticulous architects underneath seemingly unorganized piles of “mess.” Her new insight led to her color choice, cocoon silhouettes, fabric layering, and eccentric knit stitches that developed into a must-have collection.

The silhouettes she constructed are variations of a cocoon shape. She achieves the look by pairing moldable wools with oversized and structured knit pieces that wrap around the body. These body-wrapping knit pieces are an assortment of knit and crochet stitches, braids, knots, and weaves from various yarn sizes and color. They are joined together creating thick, one-of-a-kind scarfs, midriff wraps, cowls, and outer shells.

Rozynek pairs deep necklines with chunky knit pieces as a common theme throughout the collection that gives the look sensibility. Amidst a predominantly neutral palette, random bursts of colors like bright red or royal blue are representational of the unique edge the collection has. They break up large blocks of solid colors for fluidity, entrancing the eye from head to toe.

Press Release For Immediate Release Chicago Designer Presents her “Knitorious” Knits

(Chicago, IL) May 4, 2012 – Knitorious Knits, a collection designed for the urban woman with a touch of nature’s elements, is premiering at Columbia College Chicago’s annual celebration - Manifest. Lindsay Rozynek, the new Chicago designer, exudes rich hues in her collection that calls out to all of the sophisticated and confident women of the city.

Whether she’s a city girl that wants to get in touch with her old roots or one who wants to feel the beauty of nature, the Knitorious Knits collection resonates her feminine identity. Rozynek successfully blended the intricate details of both nature and urban life into a complete collection of ready-to-wear pieces.

The collection temporarily takes the urban girl out of the city without taking the sexy edge out of the girl. The silhouettes are variations of a cocoon shape inspired by caterpillar cocoons and bee’s nests that Rozynek examined at the Field Museum in Chicago. After studying the intricate shape, form, colors, and materials used of the bee’s nests, she was intrigued by the complexity of these meticulous architects. She achieves her look by pairing moldable wools with oversized and structured knit pieces that wrap around the body. These body-wrapping knit pieces are an assortment of knit and crochet stitches, braids, knots, and weaves from various yarn sizes and color. They are joined together creating thick, one-of-a-kind scarfs, midriff wraps, cowls, and outer shells.

Lindsay is a Columbia College graduate with a Bachelors in Fine Arts of Fashion Design. She was raised in Indiana but decided to move to Chicago when she turned 18 in order to chase after her career in fashion design at Columbia College.

The young designer’s strong design sense empowers women to feel confident with the refined image of her garments. She has a flair for combing style and whimsy in her unique and timeless fashions. Known for her attention to detail and high quality work, the collection showcases strong staples such as dresses, skirts, shorts, and tanks paired with chunky one-of-a-kind hand made knits. Her collection features contrasting textures like luscious angora wool and delicate silk charmeuse.

Contact Information: Katie Sink, Marketing Phone: (815) 742-8123 E-mail: Katie.sink@loop.colum.edu Lindsay Rozynek, Designer Phone: (317) 417-9987 E-mail: Lindsay.rozynek@loop.colum.edu

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Press Release For Immediate Release Her Pictures are Worth More than 1,000 Words (Chicago, IL) May 4, 2012 - Ashley Fischer, a creative photography student at Columbia College, will be showcasing her work at Columbia’s annual Manifest. Her images feature a deep range of dramatic photographs and fashion pictorials. Capturing the work of Chicago-based designer, Lindsay Rozynek’s Spring 2012 collection, Fischer uses a series of different lighting techniques to create an inspiring texture from the designer’s knits. Her use of drop-out white background effectively shows the structure of the designer’s intricate garments. Not only does she successfully shoot classic fashion photography, but she also enjoys capturing the essence of complex emotion with an emphasis on editorial work. Editorial shoots create the most tantalizing images for her because the lighting is inviting while the image tells a story. Creating art within her photography beside designers and stylists is one of her deepest passions. She loves creating the final product and finds satisfaction in presenting the designer with her original vision. Contact Information: Katie Sink, Marketing Phone: (815) 742-8123 E-mail: Katie.sink@loop.colum.edu

Ashley Fischer, Photographer Phone: (815) 258-7508 E-mail: Info@aefischer.com #####

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