FEATURED DESIGNERS
GRACIELA RIVAS
Graciela Rivas Leslin is an artist and fashion designer that combined her appreciation of art and her love for fashion to launch the GRACIELA RIVAS label in 2015. She has been displayed at store-front windows at Macy's Herald Square during New York Fashion Week and was selected as part of Saks’ emerging designer showcase in NYC. The brand has been part of Boston Design Week and has had fashion presentations at locations like the Museum of Fine Arts, the W and Mandarin hotels and fashion shows at Harvard University & Northeastern University.
The label had been chosen as one of the women's businesses that represent "The Power of Women - The Future of Boston Fashion". Graciela's personal style has been recognized by publications like the Boston Globe, where she was selected as the Globe’s Most Stylish Bostonians, and other international magazines in fashion.
ZONYA CAMPBELL
Zonya Campbell is a full time social worker who made her runway debut in 2014. She started out making jewelry at that time and would attend the local fairs with other artists. After signing up as a vendor for a local fashion show and attending, she became inspired to start creating her own garments. Over the years, Zonya has refined her technique and evolved her designs, but her main focus has been on formalwear and gowns. Her pieces are designed to give people a reason to get dressed up. And while she gains inspiration from platforms like Pinterest and social media, its often the fabrics that speak to her which brings a vision alive for a specific dress.
Zonya will be opening her first boutique in Weymouth this year and developing a bridal offerings as well. As she’s been designing for almost ten years, her one piece of advice is to just keep going. As designers you can rebrand or change directions, but if you stick with It and keep creating, you can find success.
JACQUE LABEL
Jacqueline Mones is a graduate from Massachusetts College of Art and Design. The Filipino fashion designer migrated to the US with her family in 2015 and it has always been her dream to design stemming from her curiosity about sewing. The labels’ aesthetic is inspired by the vibe of pop music while mixing in sculptural and futuristic elements by exploring 3D, 2D, and different textural applications. Her designs are those that can be rocked on stage or to an occasion and totally steal the show.
JACQUE LABEL’S 'melted' breastplates’ have been worn by the likes of influencers Julia Fox, Lele Pons and Hannah Stocking ensuring all eyes were on them. These made-to-order creations were dubbed the 'best look of Coachella' in 2023 and was shown at NYFW last year. You can expect her collection to add that splash of excitement and uniqueness that is signature to her designs.
AMEERA
Ameera is a modest womenswear brand established in 2021. The brand bridges the gap of style and modesty while juxtaposing feminine and masculine, new and old, minimalist and detailed elements. The brand pieces are designed in Boston and handmade in NYC in collaboration with a women-owned atelier.
With an emphasis on modesty, Ameera encourages its audience to focus on modesty in consumption by investing in timeless pieces made from sustainable materials like organic cotton, silk, and hemp while also planting a tree for every item sold. Ameera has been featured in L'Officiel, Elle, Harper's Bazaar, Glamour, Popsugar UK, and was recently worn to the Barbie movie pink carpet. Ameera is also a Boston Celtics Small Business of the Game honoree.
D’BPHOR
Phor Pope is not your average fashion sensation , designer, and entrepreneur. He is a self-made creator and designer who has spent the last five years building his brand and overcoming life’s adversities.
Phor Pope is the Founder/CEO/Creative Director of D’bPhor, a fashion brand that creates an experience that is “Made Phor You.” The brand focuses on creating unique designs that are as eclectic and distinctive as the individual wearing them. Phor’s designs are guaranteed to make you the center of attention and boost your confidence to new heights.
BLESS BY BLESS
Bless By Bless (IIIB) is a limited edition fashion brand deeply rooted in the ancient African heritage of Great Zimbabwe. It is a ritualistic exploration of the inner self and being at one with the universe and all humanity. Designer and creative director Bless Mazarura meticulously weaves the art of gratitude into his luxurious and seductive ready-to-wear silhouettes, while still honoring his contrasting humble African origins. The brand is committed to the empowerment of an ideology of a loving coexistence of all humanity regardless of color, race or religion.
It’s the dawn of a new holistic era in luxury fashion as Bless By Bless gains international recognition with showcases in fashion weeks from New York, Paris, Milan and LA. With features in notable publications such as Vogue, Elle, Bazaar, L’Offciel and more, the IIIB Triiibe continues to grow and the brand currently has showrooms in Cambridge and Milan.
MPOZE FASHION
Stephanie Muñoz is the Creative Director & Fashion Designer for Mpoze Fashion. The company caters to both men and women’s fashion, art direction and personal styling/shopping. Stephanie specializes in designing quality garments, specifically suits and coats, but not limited to other pieces of clothing. Stephanie understands the importance of presenting a polished and professional image to the public with a splash of boldness. The garments are far from the traditional cookie cutter suits, she loves to design with a more sustainable and creative approach.
Stephanie started designing at the age of 8 and curating styling shoots at 10. She has been featured in various magazines and television as a style expert in how to bring in the season in style with suits. She has worked with a number of Patriot's players and community influencers. Today you can see Stephanie's designs on national tv every Sunday on Devin McCourty for Sunday Night Football on NBC. She will be opening her showroom this fall in Lowell, MA where you can truly get the luxury experience of creating your custom piece.
