local designers

Lohcal Apparel Union is a Columbus-based clothing company that keeps its values - being American made and affordable - at the forefront in all of its products. The company was started by three friends who all held the same ideals about what their clothing line should represent. Once they discovered their shared ideals, they hit the ground running, and Lohcal Apparel was created.

There’s a new type of shirt on the market that can protect you from getting too sweaty - and it has roots here in Columbus.

Melissa Koch is a Columbus-based bridal designer with a background that includes a fashion design degree from the Fashion Institute of Technology. Koch answered some questions for us about making a career out of fashion design, building a company in Columbus, and finding personal style.