Miss Ryan W. Design Collection

Upcoming designer Ryan Winegan is a woman who is passionate about creative design in jewelry and apparel. "Fashion is an art," explains Ryan, "and I love to include inspirations from life, nature, music and anything else that comes to mind in my work."Ryan began designing clothes by sketching her ideas on paper when she was in elementary school. Her sewing skills and technical training about clothing construction developed while attending college at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, also known as Virginia Tech. She is currently completing her last semester of school and will be graduating with Bachelor of Science degrees in Apparel, Housing, and Resource Management (concentrations: Apparel Design and Merchandising Management), a Business Minor, and a Leadership Minor.Ryan is also a self-taught jewelry designer who began jewelry making in the summer of 2004 during her free time while working as a summer camp instructor. 10 years of retail experience, recognition as a Who's Who Among American Colleges and Universities honoree (2008), induction into the Phi Upsilon Omicron National Honor Society in Family and Consumer Sciences, and graduation from the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets (Class of 2007) are some of the accomplishments Ryan has achieved thus far.Her designs have been featured in the Virginia Tech Fashion Merchandising and Design Society's "A Closer Look" (2007) spring fashion show and will also be included in the organization's upcoming "Haute of the Runway" spring 2008 fashion show. "I believe that hard work, determination, honesty, treating people with respect, faith, and dedication are the key to achieving success," explains Ryan. "I encourage everyone to live life to the fullest and use your skills & talents to make a positive contribution in whatever activity you do. I look forward to putting my creativity to use and designing products that can help women feel more confident about themselves, stylish, and beautiful in their own special way!"