"The key to
my clothes
is the balance of sexy and chic," says Illinois-born designer Douglas Hannant of his 13-year-old collection that blends rich fabrics, textures, and colors. The same balance is also evident in his exclusive jewelry collaboration with Eva, which features hammered gold, coral, and turquoise and draws from his numerous inspirations. "I think you have to live like a sponge,”"he says of his process. "As a designer, you can’t just flip a switch and turn it off."