Dawson & Deveraux creative director and co-founder Sophie Karen grew up on the island of Mauritius Island off the coast of Africa. And though she always had an...

Originally from Peru and now living in Walla Walla, designer Maria Venturini grew up watching her mother and grandmother sew most of her clothing, often using...

Growing up in Paris, designer Kate Mensah was surrounded by beauty and style from an early age. And while she grew up with this love of fashion, she never felt confident...

Growing up in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, designer Gustave Apiti harnessed his fashion talents early by closely observing his mother and older sister who...

Erika Dalya Massaquoi’s journey to fashion design started in the fine arts. She grew up in Miami, attending a performing arts high school with a focus on musical...