Meet Arianna Hawkins, the mind behind Jahn (@jahns_classic). Arianna is a designer, model and overall creative who pulls all of her inspiration from her daily life as an autistic/disabled black woman. Founding her work off the human experience and the emotions that come with it, her goal is to enhance one’s natural ability to connect to themselves and others through design, art, sound and movement.

Meet Ashley Nino-Villalobos (@ashleynnv_) the designer behind Piece of Mine.

“As someone who is constantly changing styles and experimental in fashion, ‘Piece of Mine’ is a collection of phases throughout my life. This name came to be because designing and creating gives me peace of mind that I didn’t know was possible. It gave me a deeper understanding of myself and purpose. As I continue to build my other creative pursuits, fashion is the glue connecting them all. I wish I could describe the style or vibe of my brand but it’s not meant to be fully understood by the consumer, but for myself. To combat fast fashion and overconsumption, one of my core values is to be as sustainable as possible. The practice of transforming something ‘old’ into something new is very powerful to me.”

Meet Hunter Wells (@alterraclothing) (@_hunterwells_).

Alterra is a sustainable fashion brand founded by designer Hunter Wells, rooted in the belief that fashion should be a force for transformation — both in style and in impact.

The name “Alterra” is a fusion of alter, meaning change, and terra, meaning earth, symbolizing the brand’s mission to reshape our relationship with clothing and the planet. Alterra stands for conscious creation, embracing unconventional materials, upcycling, and bold, boundary-pushing design that challenges the norm. With a vision to merge environmental responsibility with expressive fashion, Hunter has showcased Alterra’s work at Kansas City Fashion Week and Des Moines Area Community College’s fashion show, receiving recognition for innovative, art-driven pieces that tell stories of renewal, resilience, and individuality.