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At only 30 years old, Rachel Koo has her own clothing line and is churning out five collections a year. Right now she's in the middle of designing spring dresses and tops that will be unveiled at shows in Las Vegas and New York this fall.

Koo is a California native who uses Los Angles as a home base. She has been working on her label, Tea and Honey, for almost two years. Much of the clothing is in silk or cotton-silk combos that are sometimes washed down to give the fabric a vintage feel. Often, Koo's designs feature bare shoulders and bright vibrant colors. Purple in all shades -- violet, lavender and lilac -- are some of her favorites right now.

Koo initially studied art while attending UCLA. "I loved the colors and really loved the clothes and this was a way to bring the art and clothes together into something you can wear," she said.

Now, she uses friends' travel adventures, National Geographic photos and fashion blogs for inspiration.

"It's really exciting," Koo said. "I love what I do. It's great to be able to put your creativity into something tangible."

Tea and Honey designs can be found at Nordstrom, Anthropologie and Macy's, among other retailers.