While big name designers like Givenchy and Marc Jacobs showcased their spring looks to packed houses during New York Fashion Week, four up-and-coming designers got to show off their work at a downtown venue. The Launch was presented by The Design Whisperer, an incognito fairy-godmother that helps young designers break into the business. The show took place at Public Factory, a co-retailing storefront at the Soho Grand Hotel. Photo feature by Leoties Paredes.