Fashion Designer Cynthia Rowley Homecoming Inspires Community of
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nbsp;During her highly anticipated homecoming, Barrington High School alum and famed fashion designer Cynthia Rowley had a little fun with a fan, local business owner Melinda Hartz McElroy. Melinda was thinking about purchasing one of Cynthia’s dresses while waiting to meet her during the designer’s weekend pop-up shop. When Cynthia asked her to try it on, Melinda says she couldn’t refuse. Next thing Melinda knew she was “twinning” with THE Cynthia Rowley in a pink silk floral piece from a current line. So did Melinda buy the dress? “How could I not?!? Cynthia was like, ‘Oh my gosh it looks
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Cynthia Rowley's Journey From Art Student to Thriving Fashion
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CYNTHIA ROWLEY Spring Summer 2023 at New York Fashion Week
21 Questions With Designer Cynthia Rowley
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Fashion designer, Barrington native Cynthia Rowley returns home for White House pop-up and fundraiser – Chicago Tribune
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Actress Anna Chlumsky attends the Cynthia Rowley presentation
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CYNTHIA ROWLEY Spring Summer 2023 at New York Fashion Week
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schedule of events will take place from Feb. 4-10, 2024
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Why Cynthia Rowley Dressed Female Comedians During New York Fashion Week — Spotify