Democratic Design: Shoppers Vote on Dresses

Designer Derek Lam is letting shoppers vote on spring-dress designs at his eBay 'storefront.'

Designer Derek Lam's Spring 2011 collection for eBay comes with a twist: Images of 16 looks have been posted on eBay, the online retailer. Consumers can go online to vote for their favorites, with the top-five vote-getters available for sale on eBay in May.

The concept, called "crowd-sourcing," is an innovative attempt by the high-end designer to broaden his iconic style beyond the runway.

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