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Ashley Vick Trendsetting women, make some room in your jewelry case for a quartz and twisted-silver ring designed by Ashley Vick of Filomena Demarco Jewelry. Inf luenced by her travels in the Southwest, Vick also credits her bold style to the artistic f lair of her great-grand- mother Filomena Demarco. Joy Street Studios, No. 30, 86 Joy St., Somerville, 401-301-5382; filomena demarcojewelry.com Candice Wu Material takes on a whole new meaning for Candice Wu, whose focus is 3 -D- printed apparel. Inspired by her Chinese ancestry and her childhood in Hong Kong, the designer creates ready-to- wear prints and pieces that juxtapose modern and retro motifs, like military-style jackets and khaki shirt- dresses. Her couture line of voluminous dresses in unstructured fabrics calls to mind exotic f lowers and unrestrained glamour. candicewucouture.com Chynna Pope Don't let the exotic moniker fool you. Chynna Pope's aesthetic is country-club chic with its fair share of swagger. The designer renders her dresses in gray, black, and white silks with leather accents, adding a dash of nontraditional f lair to attire meant for formal events like polo matches, high teas, and galas. Pope is also inspired by menswear, as in her coveted "lady tuxedo." chynnapope.wordpress.com Dominique Quinque A scientist for 10 years (most recently at Harvard Medical School), Dominique Quinque now channels her creativity into an edgy ready-to-wear collection featuring dresses, tops, and skirts, designing "with practicality, transforma- tion, and multifunctionality in mind," she says. Quinque, who prefers subtle colors and single hues to patterns, loves to put a unique spin on a garment by reversing materials or adding pleating and beading where you'd least expect it. By appointment, dquinque@googlemail.com Jeffrey Dickerson The future is now for Rhode Island – based designer Jeffrey Dickerson's standout designs, often crafted in silk taffeta and dupioni. Dickerson, who creates structured pieces with classic silhouettes, "takes chances being provocative but also infuses artistic energy" into his work, he says. He views his clothes as "theatrical pieces" Designers to Watch Boston's up-and-coming designers fashion sheaths, silver, and 3-d swaths. by jessica bowne Wu'd Over R isk-taking designer Candice Wu on what's new for spring. what are you inspired by for spring? i am inspired by the life that spring rep- resents, all the colors and the energy. my spring col- lection explores the circle of life from the microcosm of the insect world. given their intricate beauty, insects have historically been a common source of inspira- tion for the fashion industry and the art world. what materials do you use for your prints? they're usually plastic, but i would like to experiment with metal soon. what in boston infuences your work? Boston to me has always been conserva- tive, and i guess that's why i like to make things differently. what type of woman is your muse? someone whose life is about fashion. she lives and dreams fashion and infuences others just by being here. Candice Wu creates daring apparel made from 3-D-printed material. that draw attention for their detailing, such as a crop top and high-waisted skirt, a full A-line patterned dress, and a balloon ball gown with a metallic shimmer. byjeffreydickerson.com Luke Aaron Old Hollywood would have adored Luke Aaron, a former model who blends the past with the present in his clothing designs. He draws on the idea of storytelling to fashion a visual, wearable narrative that helps bring his clients' personal stories to life. Aaron creates both f luid and structured pieces (including formal gowns) using materials like silk crepe or silk and wool woven together. 46 Waltham St., Courtyard Ste. 700, 617-728-2829; lukeaaronboston.com Sophie Hughes Flash just one piece of Sophie Hughes jewelry and you're guaranteed to stand out in a crowd. Hughes creates raw yet refined items, each one meticulously crafted by hand in her studio, located above her South End store, Ore. She particularly enjoys fashion- ing engagement and wedding rings for the significance that each piece carries. 80 Dartmouth St., 617-247- 7426; sophiehughes.com Ty Sinnett Ty Sinnett learned early on the value of personal style and a discerning eye: Her family owns the famed Martha's Vineyard clothier Bramhall & Dunn. A graduate of Bard College and Boston's School of Fashion Design, Sinnett now turns out several collections a year inspired by her island upbringing, with pieces including airy dresses made from f loral-patterned fabrics. www.tysinnett.com BC 114 bostoncommon-magazine.com the guide Acquire