2024 BCFW Featured Designers

DESIGNER: Yolanda Sealy

REPRESENTING: Barbados

IG: @dresswithc

Yolanda Sealy, the designer, was born and raised in Barbados and at this time calls Boston home. From a teenager she knew that she wanted to be a designer and boutique owner.  In 2014 opened Dress With Confidence Boutique Dress With Confidence (DWC) is located at 80 Fairmount Ave, Hyde Park, MA 02136.  DWC is a boutique and a custom made dress shop. 

DESIGNER: Heily Rivas

REPRESENTING: Colombia

IG: @heilyrivasfashion

FB: @heilyrivasfashion

WEBSITE: https://www.heilyrivas.com

Heily Rivas is a recent Fashion Design graduate from Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt), whose creative work focuses on the intersection between quality craftsmanship and sustainability. She inherited her passion for design from her grandmother, a Colombian professional seamstress. Rivas is devoted to minimizing fashion's harmful impact on the environment and often uses waste and recycled materials in her nature-inspired designs.

DESIGNER: Sarah Akinbuwa

REPRESENTING: Nigeria

IG: @_oyindas_

Sarah Akinbuwa is a crochet fashion designer. She owns a brand called “OYINDA’S “- where vibrant threads and boundless creativity intertwine to redefine the art of crochet.

DESIGNER: Jody-Ann Allen

REPRESENTING: Jamaica

IG: @annjodes

WEBSITE: http://www.annjodes.com

Jody-Ann Allen is an emerging Jamaican fashion designer residing in New York. Her brand, Ann Jodes, offers custom, one of a kind dresses and handbags with intricate designs inspired by a woman’s life journey.

DESIGNER: AJ

REPRESENTING: Haiti

IG: @liza__clothing

FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561207435229&mibextid=LQQJ4d

At LIZA DRIP CITY CLOTHING, fashion isn't just something we sell—it's our passion. From the start, our mission has been clear: create exceptional designs with uncompromising quality that resonate with you. Our focus is on understanding your preferences and crafting pieces that fit your style perfectly. But it's not just about the outfits; it's about embracing a lifestyle of elegance and self-assurance. We're committed to enriching your life through inspired designs that celebrate your individuality. 

DESIGNER: Hannah Richards

REPRESENTING: U.S.A.

IG: @h.e.r.fashion

WEBSITE: https://www.herfashioninc.com/

Hannah created H.E.R. Fashion because Hannah want to help people feel comfortable and confident. Hannah wants people to use my clothing as a form of self expression, no matter what the wearer is feeling or what they’re trying to convey. Hannah grew up in a small town where being different or unique wasn’t always accepted. In turn, H.E.R. Fashion is inclusive of everyone - no matter the age, gender, or race, all while being sustainable and cautious of the effects fashion has on the earth. Every piece Hannah creates represent a part of me and who Hannah is. Every garment is handmade with love. My name is Hannah Elizabeth Richards and welcome to H.E.R. Fashion.

DESIGNER: Tyson Buggs

REPRESENTING: Cabo Verde

IG: @orendas.clothing

FB: Orenda's Clothing

WEBSITE: https://www.orendasclothing.com/

Tyson launched Orenda's Clothing during the mid-pandemic era, initially focusing on graphic apparel. As the world shifted, so did he. Orenda's Clothing, evolving to emphasize drape and silhouette, blending streetwear with high fashion. “Orenda” is a Native American word defining a certain spiritual energy inherent in people and their environments. Based in Boston, Buggs is dedicated to transforming the fashion industry by championing inclusivity and diversity. Buggs invites you to be part of this journey, where bold designs meet a commitment to making a meaningful impact in the world of fashion.

DESIGNER: Chanecia Robinson

REPRESENTING: Jamaica/ Trinidad & Tobago

IG: @phenyo.apparel

Chanecia Robinson is a 19 year-old aspiring fashion designer and entrepreneur. She is a sophomore at UMass Boston studying Entrepreneurship. Robinson has a big passion for art and it's many different forms such as crochet, fashion, photography, paintwork, drawing and printmaking. Robinson is a Boston local in the city of Dorchester from Jamaican & Trinidadian parents. Chanecia Robinson is currently studying Fashion Design with The House of Nahdra.

DESIGNER: Musauddiq Abdullah

REPRESENTING: Ethiopia

IG: @shotsbyauddi

Musauddiq "Auddi" Abdullah is an 18-year-old up and coming fashion designer, photographer and all-around creative mind. Born and raised in Boston, Auddi has explored many art forms including Music Production, Piano, Photography, and Skateboarding, but Fashion Designing is his main goal. He will present men and women's upcycled clothing.

DESIGNER: Delainey Boyd

REPRESENTING: U.S.A.

IG: @delainey_goodsoup

Delainey Boyd is a 19-year-old Musical theatre major studying at Dean College. She has been designing clothing since I was eight. Mostly for dolls but she started designing for people about 3 years ago. Her goal is to do more in the fashion/costume design field. Her collection, called Calligraphy, includes everything you will need to create a love letter: the love, the pen, the letter, and the post. 

DESIGNER: Bourgeoisie Clothing

Presenting on Oct 18.

IG: @bourgeoisieclothes

Your first impression is your last... This is about the texture and effects of our clothing! Bourgeois is more than a brand, its a lifestyle.

Presenting kids fashion with 

Safiya Model & Talent

DESIGNER: Latin Caviar Lifestyle

Presenting on Oct 18.

Representing: Dominican Republic

IG: @latincaviarlifestyle

Presenting kids fashion with 

Safiya Model & Talent