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Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Whom You Know Celebrates Our 22,000th Post with Donna Degnan, Made in Manhattan! Mover and Shaker Donna Degnan's Navy/White Tweed Moto Jacket and Sheath with Fringe Detail Earn Whom You Know's Highest Recommendation.

It's not who you know, it's WHOM YOU KNOW and we know Donna Degnan.
If you're going to have tea at The Ritz-Carlton, you ought to be wearing her fabulous designs made in America, made in New York, made in MANHATTAN~!
(just blocks away from where you'll have tea...)
You should be wearing Donna Degnan for all occasions; her designs range from smart casual to dressy like this and are universally flattering. 
Founded on the pure belief that women should look chic on all occasions, 
The Donna Degnan label has been creating contemporary styles for over a 
decade. With a focus on quality and effortless sophistication, the Degnan 
vision of intelligent design is inherent in every choice: from fabric 
sourcing to fit. Donna Degnan designs speak to the grace and strength of 
women: poised and cool. Effortless, yet never appearing so. 
For spring, Donna Degnan's sophisticated take on the moto jacket in navy 
and white tweed with frayed edge details becomes a chic total look when 
worn with the tweed sheath dress. It is the perfect combination culminating in a polished look of sophistication, understated glamour and class.  The level of detail and craftsmanship employed in each garment is of the utmost quality and this look successfully transitions from day to night effortlessly.  Navy's the new black, and Donna Degnan is the last word in Fashion.
This tweed knit fringed dress is a modern and chic take on the industrial era of fashion. 
Details 
Style Number: 9536 P-Z 
Cotton/Rayon/Nylon 
Dry Clean Only 
Made in NYC 
This mid-waisted tweed moto jacket replaces your traditional leather moto jacket to give a much structured feel and versatile fitting. 
Details 
Style Number: 3984 P-Z 
Nylon/Cotton 
Dry Clean Only 
Made in NYC 





Donna Degnan
Made in America
The Donna Degnan Collection offers a modern take on fashion that caters to a woman’s attitude rather than a particular age. Each season, the collection is designed to anticipate and incorporate the ever-changing fashion trends, without ever compromising the foundations of classic styling. “There was a void in the market for on-trend clothing designed with sophisticated, quality workmanship”, explains Donna. "As a woman, I was looking for this. As a designer, I decided to create it”. 20 years later, Donna has held true to her vision. The entire collection is designed and produced entirely in New York City, allowing Donna the ability to oversee every aspect of the collection.

"There is nothing louder, to me than an overthought outfit. It’s clear when someone is trying to dress versus just dressing. Simplicity is the most precious of qualities in any design. It keeps the focus on what’s important, you."

Founded on the pure belief that women should look chic on all occasions, The Donna Degnan label has been creating contemporary styles for over a decade. With a focus on quality and effortless sophistication, the Degnan vision of intelligent design inherent in every choice: from fabric sourcing to fit. Donna Degnan designs speak to the grace and strength of women. Poised and cool. Effortless, yet never appearing so.

The Donna Degnan label can be found in many better specialty stores, as well as online. Her work continues to set a precedent for sophisticated women’s fashion and indulgent style. Degnan’s talent for showcasing the best in women began early. After graduating from FIT and working for major retailers, she begun designing her own collection in the late 90’s. Ever since, her collection has been steadfast in filling the void in the market for trendier clothing designed with sophisticated, quality workmanship. The initial purpose honed her aesthetic as a designer.

Known for her classic silhouettes with a modern and contemporary edge, Donna Degnan has become a favorite go to designer for many women across the country. Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, Donna’s creativity was inspired by her parents and their very successful interior design business. After graduating Fashion Institute of Technology, Donna designed collections for a few major retailers where her tenacious work ethic and talent were noticed. Donna has a very loyal audience of celebrities in television, politics, stage and film. Inside Edition’s Deborah Norville, former Governor Christine Whitman, E News reporter Alicia Quarles and Broadway actress Donna Murphy are just a few spotted in Donna Degnan designs. Donna’s designs have been seen in numerous magazines and websites and recently she was a featured designer for Cotton Incorporated’s major Miami 24 hour Fashion Show 2013. The Donna Degnan label can be found in over 500 better specialty stores including Tootsies in Houston and Dallas TX, Mitchell’s in Westport, CT, Richard’s in Greenwich, CT, Marsh’s in Huntington, NY, Balliet’s in Oklahoma City, OK and Joan Shepp in Philadelphia, PA to name a few.

Donna Degnan’s design studio is located in New York City and she is very proud to manufacture her collections in New York City’s Garment Center. Lulu, Donna’s adorable and feisty “Morkie” dog comes to work with Donna every day and is never too far from her favorite designer.

Whom You Know last celebrated a milestone post, our 21,000th with Belleek of Ireland in 2016:

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