Jane Siskin

We asked four designers — Rebecca Minkoff, Cinq à Sept's Jane Siskin, Misha Nonoo and Cult Gaia's Jasmin Larian — about what it takes to (successfully) operate a label today.

And with its celebrity clientele and leadership by way of industry vet Jane Siskin, it's well on its way.

Three up-and-coming designers share how dressing Michelle Obama has helped boost their profiles and businesses.