D3B
is proud to present some of Boston's best fashion designers. We’ve
brought them together to not only show what Boston has to offer to the
fashion world, but also to give you an opportunity to give back to
Boston’s community. Check out their profiles.
2008
Designer: Suzanne Piubeni Style: Creative Upcycling of Everday Objects About: Suzanne's passion for upcycling and outside the box thinking shine in her jewelry and clothing line, Fusion Ethos Fashions. FEF represents the "combination of ideas and beliefs," inspired by world travels and upcycling of everyday objects. The
Fusion Ethos Fashions line recycles everyday items such as measuring
tape, playing cards, bottle caps, popcorn, paint, swatches,
leather/fabric scraps and transform them in wearable art.
Designers: Sara Brenton and Fabiola Brunache Style: Chic clothing for plus size women About: Sara
Brenton and Fabiola Branauche are two plus size women who have
designing for years individually, creating clothing that they wanted
but could find to fit anywhere else. The two met on a February day and
creative sparks flew! Combining forces they created the VBBoutique,
an online clotheir for the fashionable, chic plus size woman. Sara's
line, Sizzlin' Curve Wear emcompasses casual, cocktail, semi formal,
and formal/evening gowns. Fabiola's line, VBBoutique, includes casual,
business, and formal/evening gowns.
Designers: Sydney Turnbull & Ryan L'Italien Style: Avant Garde Inspired Ready to Wear About: They met on the first day of college and haven't parted since. Their shared interest in fashion and design let the way to ValenciaLUSH,
which combines avant garde and 'ready-to-wear' with dark colors and
floral prints, giving the effect of seasons through their fall
collection "En hiver, au printemps", which translates to "In Winter, In
Spring." Ryan, who has lived in California, England, France, and
Florida, is the head of design with innovative looks mixing patterns,
textures, and colors and a keen eye for current fashion. Sydney, who
was born in New Hampshire and currently resides in Cambridge, has a
history of clothing construction which has led to one of a kind hand
stiched creations.
Designer: Glen
Primus Style: Couture Urban Classic and
Contemporary About: Glen is a Trinidadian fashion designer based out of the Boston area since
2003. In his earlier years, he developed a passion for designing as the ceo of
his own fashion line called Sophisticated Swagg.
His main focus is separating his line from the norm
while still remaining trendy and fashionable. He instills in his
team everyday to think "innovation not duplication." Swagg has been
featured in many magazines and websites: Urbansteez,The Young Fresh
& New, Convention Magazine and Bet Style.
Designer: Samuel Vartan Style: Euro chic About:
Samuel Vartan is a designer with many influences. He was born in
Athens, Greece, raised in Beirut, Lebanon and spent many years in
Montreal. His initial interest was film directing, then music, and he
finally fell into fashion when he started helping his friend create a
line of leather garments. The rest is as they say…history. Samuel now
produces two collections each year, runs a boutique in Brighton, and
maintains a style as eclectic as his roots. Link: www.samuelvartan.com
Designer: Gail Schneider Style: Designer T-shirts About:
Individuality. That’s what Gail Schneider Designs are all about. Sassy,
trendy, classic... Gail experiments with designs that break conventions
of the tees and tank tops. Her style reflects her passion for
originality, flair, and fashion sense. Her designs are so popular,
A-list stars have been known to wear them, but we can’t mention their
names. Gail has been featured in many magazines and newspapers
Cosmopolitan, Lucky Magazine, Boston Magazine, Stuff @Night, and Boston
Globe. Link: www.gschneiderdesigns.com
Designer: Jess Myer Style: Classic and Contemporary Fusion About:
Jess Meyer has been creating things for as long as she can remember.
Having worked in various disciplines, from metal sculpture to film sets
to apparel, she is perpetually fascinated by engineering captivating
objects. After moving from Los Angeles to Boston, Jess enrolled at the
School of Fashion Design, where she studied women's wear through
pattern drafting, draping, tailoring, and couture construction
techniques. Myre, incorporated in 2005, offers her limited edition
pieces in an elegantly tailored collection. Link: www.myredesigns.com
Designer: Danai Mavridis Style: Mediterranean - Inspired Formal About:
Danai is a Greek-American fashion designer based out of the Boston
area. She has been involved with fashion since 2002. In her earlier
years, she developed an enthusiasm for style while mixing and matching
her clothes. She proudly dressed in her grandmothers' designs, knowing
they were one of a kind. Observing her grandmothers' work, she
developed a deeper passion in designing, loving the idea of uniqueness
and self expression. Danai's inspirations come from her recent trip to
Europe, visiting both Greece and Switzerland. The incredible
architecture, colorful landscape, and endless nightlife play a role in
her designs. Link: www.duplessy.org/danai/
Designer: Kim Pham Style:Asian - Inspired Formal About:
Kim Pham has been a driving force in the Asian fashion industry for
over 20 years. Her love of fashion is matched by her indomitable will
to succeed. The communists in her native Vietnam couldn't stop her. The
fire that burned her Chinatown shop to the ground didn't defeat her.
Her work days, which sometimes stretch to 20 hours, haven't deterred
her. Kim’s couture, Asian-inspired apparel for both genders uses only
the finest silks, with painstaking attention to detail and fit. Kim
mixes style and elegance like no other designer. Kim has been featured
in the Boston Globe, Asian Boston, and Panorama Magazine Link: www.kimfashions.com
Designer: Paula Horne Style: Doggie Apparel About:
She will have your doggie looking good! From raincoats to collars to
the cutest toys Paula have your pet ready to face the world in style.
Wanna learn more about her designs? Visit her website and come to the
show. Link: www.dogoutergear.com
