Knowing that what you're wearing won't be seen on every person on the street or every store in town...
That feeling when someone asks where you found that great new top or those fabulous earrings...
Welcome to StyleBakery.com's fifth installment of Designers on the Rise, the ultimate directory of our favorite rising stars. We've spent months compiling the hottest emerging designers and the hippest independent boutiques to bring you the best of the best for the Spring/Summer season.
As if that weren't enough to get your shopping juices flowing, we've loaded this issue with exclusive online discounts, making it easier than ever to lend your support.
So what are you waiting for? Start site-seeing -- you never know, you may just get your hands on the next big thing!