Best of Boston

Best Clothing Designer

2023 Best Clothing Designer

Melina Cortes-Nmili, Lalla Bee

  When it comes to her ultra-chic women’s clothing line, local designer Melina Cortes-Nmili has two inspirations: Carolina Herrera and her grandmother. “Carolina’s dresses never [...] read more»
2022 Best Clothing Designer

Joe Malaika

Malden
You could never accuse Joe Malaika of being dull. Showcasing bold prints, sequins, and cool asymmetrical cuts, the Ugandan-born designer’s pieces are some of the [...] read more»
2021 Best Clothing Designer

Daniela Corte

Boston
When the pandemic hit, Daniela Corte quickly went into survival mode, shutting down her Newbury Street boutique and moving the business to her Back Bay [...] read more»
2020 Best Clothing Designer

Nathalia JMag

Found fabrics, spice and vegetable dyes, upcycled materials, and a zero-waste approach—this Project Runway  alumna and proud Framingham native isn’t just envisioning a more sustainable [...] read more»
2018 Best Clothing Designer

Allison Daroie, Paridaez

Boston
How to dress for a day that includes a corporate meeting, a yoga class, and drinks with friends? This common conundrum is what led Allison [...] read more»
2003 Best Clothing Designer, Local

Daniela Corte

Boston
Somewhere between couture and casual wear, there is the striking work of Daniela Corte. First, there are her designs: wrap shirts that evoke Pucci's colors [...] read more»