Designs East & West, 80 Kalorama Cir NW, Washington, DC 20008, US

HistoryLiz Levin's passion for design first found expression in the innovatively styled and accessorized environments she created for her Barbies. Life in London's Notting Hill introduced her to the British inveterate love of and comfort with layering and mixing the old and new, unlikely colors, and patterns. From old buildings companionably housing contemporary design and modern lighting to a street fashion sense focused on fewer and more interesting pieces, she found inspiration for her well-appointed design approach. Study in the Corcoran College of Art's Masters of Design program and a series of industry internships followed for the Washington, DC area native. Named a