Living in New York City's fast paced environment, it is easy to be motivated when so many people around you are killing it. It is one thing to be young and dream of doing something and it is another thing to be young and living that dream. These five up and coming designers already have brands of their own and pieces that will blow your mind. Chances are you'll be seeing a lot more of them in the near future, so pull up your Instagram, press follow, and get ready to say, "I knew them first."
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