Despite building a powerhouse brand in such a short time, Lana has never forgotten her roots. After graduating from Chicago’s Columbia College in 1997, Lana leveraged her education and passion for fine jewelry into a star-studded success story that aspiring designers dream about. Lana also received a prestigious “Alumni of the Year” award in 2012 from Columbia College.
And now, the future looks bright for students at Lana’s alma mater because she’s giving back to the institution that helped shape her career. In the early 2000s, Lana formed the Chicago Fashion Foundation (CFF) with her husband Rob. This philanthropic organization has since gained major momentum, attracting support from the fashion industry elite.
As a student at Columbia College, Lana honed