2026 BCFW Featured Designers

DESIGNER: Symone Luckey

REPRESENTING: USA

IG: @olabisi.designs

Showing: Oct 16 Rize Show

Symone is a Chicago-born, Boston-raised multidisciplinary artist whose creativity spans fashion design, jewelry-making, painting, acting, and performance. Introduced to sewing by her grandmother at age six, she developed an early passion for transforming ideas into wearable art.

Her designs range from leisurewear and formalwear to accessories, drawing inspiration from her identity, culture, and artistic upbringing. Through bold color, storytelling, and self-expression, Symone uses fashion as a way to celebrate Black culture and create work that reflects both who she is and the history she carries.

DESIGNER: Sherley Jean-Gilles

REPRESENTING: Haiti

IG: @shop.sherea

Tik Tok: @sherylzstyle

Showing: Oct 16 Rize Show

Sherley Jean-Gilles is the founder and designer behind SHERÉA, a Boston-based eveningwear brand centered on intentional craftsmanship, natural fibers, and uncompromising self-expression. A self-taught designer, Sherley built the brand while balancing a full-time career and doctoral studies, learning construction and sourcing materials independently.

Inspired by her Haitian roots and a desire to see women like herself centered in stories of beauty and luxury, Sherley creates made-to-order pieces in small batches using fabrics such as silk, viscose satin, and bamboo organza. SHERÉA reflects her belief that luxury should honor both the woman wearing it and the hands that create it.

Collection Description: SHERÉA is a celebration of confidence, identity, and being seen. Inspired by the women who were rarely centered in traditional fairytales, the collection moves from confidence claimed to confidence celebrated. Dusty rose, deep burgundy, and sunset tones meet dimensional florals, draped silhouettes, and natural fibers including silk, viscose satin, and bamboo organza. Made-to-order in small batches, each design carries a connection to Haiti and the community that shaped the designer. SHERÉA writes its own fairytale, placing women like her at the center.

DESIGNER: Kezia Miller

REPRESENTING: Trinidad and Tobago

IG: @kza.customs

WEBSITE: https://shopkza.bigcartel.com/kza-custom-looks

Showing: Oct 16 Rize Show

Bio: KZA was founded by Boston based designer, Kezia Miller in 2020 after she graduated from Framingham State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design and Retailing.
Today, KZA continues to make its mark at numerous fashion events across the Boston area, offering a distinct blend of ready-to-wear apparel and bespoke, one-of-a-kind pieces. The brand is committed to crafting an image that resonates with individuals from all backgrounds.

Collection: A ready to wear fall collection that embodies confidence, class and women empowerment. Looks can be worn as day to night or just night life looks.

DESIGNER: Dianouscar Dominique

REPRESENTING: Haiti

IG: @croch.et.509

Tik Tok: @weldiacreation01

Showing: Oct 16 Rize Show

Bio: Dianouscar Shidly Dominique is a self-taught crochet fashion designer and founder of Weldia Creation. Born in Port-au-Prince and raised in Jacmel, Haiti, her creative vision is deeply influenced by the city’s rich artistic and cultural heritage.

Through Weldia Creation, Dianouscar transforms traditional crochet into contemporary, runway-ready fashion that celebrates craftsmanship, originality, and Caribbean culture. She is also the creator of All About Crochet, an international platform supporting and showcasing crochet artists. Her work aims to elevate handmade fashion while proudly representing Haitian artistry on the international stage.

Collection: This collection celebrates handmade crochet as contemporary luxury fashion, transforming traditional techniques into sophisticated, runway-ready designs. Inspired by Caribbean culture, craftsmanship, and individuality, the collection explores confidence and self-expression through eveningwear, resort wear, swimwear, and menswear.

Each handcrafted look highlights texture, movement, and modern silhouettes while preserving the artistry of crochet. 

Through Weldia Creation, the collection showcases the versatility of handmade fashion and brings Caribbean craftsmanship to the runway with a fresh, elevated perspective.

DESIGNER: Sade Gardner

REPRESENTING: USA

IG: @sadenicolebrand

Website: https://sade-nicole.square.site/

Showing: Oct 16 Rize Show

Bio: Sade Gardner is the fashion designer and entrepreneur behind the Sade Nicole Brand, a label rooted in confidence, sensuality, and self-expression. Built on ambition and a belief that women should feel empowered by what they wear, the brand is known for bold prints, striking textures, and statement-making silhouettes.

Through each collection, Sade creates fashion that encourages women to embrace their individuality, confidence, and personal power.

DESIGNER: Yolanda Sealy

REPRESENTING: Barbados

IG: @dresswithc

Facebook Page: @dresswithC

Website: https://dresswconfidence.wixsite.com/fashion

Showing: Oct 17 The Collections Show

Bio: 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: Catarina Abreu

REPRESENTING: Cabo Verde

IG: @lleya_p

WEBSITE: Https://www.LLeyap.com

Showing: Oct 17 The Collections Show

Bio: Catarina Abreu is the founder and designer of LLeya P., a women’s couture brand established in 2014. Born and raised in Cabo Verde and based in Boston, Catarina is a self-taught designer whose work blends her African heritage with Western fashion influences.

Originally launched as a ready-to-wear brand for curvy women, LLeya P. has evolved into a couture label celebrating confidence, individuality, and self-expression. Catarina creates bold, flattering designs for women across a range of sizes and was recognized as Boston’s Best Couture/Formal Designer in 2025.