Hannah Lander, also known as Hannah lander , is a

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based

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fashion designer Fashion design is the Art (skill), art of applied arts, applying design, aesthetics, clothing construction, and natural beauty to clothing and its Fashion accessory, accessories. It is influenced by diverse cultures and different trends and has va ...

. Her designs have been featured in

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and worn by celebrities such as

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. She was selected as 2010's "Breakout Designer" by

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Education

Lander attended Altos de Chavón design school in the Dominican Republic. She obtained a full scholarship to study at the

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Career

Lander worked for renown Mexican designer Rogelio Velasco during an internship at his design house, Velasco Couture. Lander has also collaborated with other designers including

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, and

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. In 2007, she was a finalist in the Gap Design competition and she also won the

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competition that same year. She produced and sold her collection from this competition. After graduation from Parson she worked with

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, up to December 2008. She subsequently launched her self-titled contemporary line. Lander was featured in the iFashion Network sponsored iFashion Week for their Spring 2010 show. This event is produced by iConcept Media Group; it forms part of the broader

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. She was later nominated by

as the "Breakout Designer" for 2010. She appeared on the Mercedes-Benz sponsored New York Fashion Week's Fall 2013 show, held from February 7–14. Lander was a contestant in the 13th season of the reality TV show

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, placing 13th in the competition.

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