Best of Boston
2017 Best Designer, Clothing
Joelle Jean-Fontain, Kreyol
Photograph by Julia Hopkins
After years spent working in the fashion industry, Joelle Jean-Fontaine’s passion for the craft has finally paid off, with a line full of bold silhouettes and unique fabrics. These are clothes that are made to be noticed, and they have been: The Dorchester-based designer showed off her wares at New York Fashion Week for the first time last year.