Alumni

Graduation photo of five students wearing all white holding certificates

“After graduating from SFD, I wondered how would I stand out in the crowd of design graduates? But after I got my first design job at Ralph Lauren, I realized I was the one who stood out! I was a step ahead of everyone, well-respected, and my opinion valued because of the skills I learned at SFD. I appreciate all that I learned at SFD and the time spent on pattern making and construction of real garments. Companies don’t pay you to only come up with creative ideas. In the real world they just want you to understand how to make a great pair of pants!”

— Laura Breneman, Class of 2006

Kavaya Prakhyati Khandavalli, Class of 2019 — Kavya Prakhyati Khandavalli,
class of 2019

“A Boston & NY based apparel designer focused on creating meaningful and sustainable fashion. I see garments as wearable art. Something as basic as a sheath dress when made beautifully with the wearer in mind can be cherished for long just like art. Originally from India, I joined the SFD in 2017, where I earnestly fell in love with pattern making and draping. A collection of my garments were featured in Marilyn Riesman’s Steeped in Style Series, Annual School Fashion Show and Boston Fashion Week. After graduating, I was Featured as Boston’s Next Generation Designer. Currently, I conceptualize and create custom garments for clients and collaborate with local artists to make intricate custom pieces. Some of my garments have appeared on the magazine covers like The Praze Magazine & The Portrait Pr0ject.”

Ashley Stambouli, Class of 2018 — Ashley Stambouli,
class of 2018

Ashley Stambouli is a high-end womenswear fashion brandestablished in 2018 by Ashley Stambouli; a Venezuelan fashion designer. We are focused on designing for the woman that embraces all aspects of femininity, sophistication, and elegance. The spirit of the brand echoes the modern women who are trying to look unique and different while staying chic. All the collections pieces are carefully designed in our Miami Atelier. Ashley Stambouli Atelier specializes in crafting exquisite bridesmaids dresses, stunning bridal gowns, and one-of-a-kind couture creations.

Candice Wu, Class of 2011 — Candice Wu,
Class of 2011

Raised in Hong Kong and graduating in the US, Candice Wu’s designs evoke her mix of cultural influences. Candice has shown at Fashion Week in Boston, New York, Los Angeles, and Rhode Island, as well as the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, the Peabody Essex Museum, Boston Symphony Orchestra, M.I.T Museum, and Boston City Hall. Her work has appeared in Upscale Living, Vogue, Marie Claire, Fashion World Paris, Boston Magazine, Boston Globe, and Improper Bostonian. She received a Certificate of Recognition from Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino, a Boston Fashion Award in 2012 and 2013, and the M.I.T. Descience Project “People's Choice” award in 2014.

Boye Asenuga, Class of 2008 — Boye Asenuga,
class of 2008

Boye "Bibi" Asenuga is a Nigerian-American Founder and Creative Director of ChicNiCity, a women’s ready-to-wear clothing label based in Massachusetts. Inspired by her dual identity of ethnicity and modernity, Bibi created ChicNiCity by fusing ethnic inspired colors & prints with contemporary design elements and silhouettes that stay true to premium, wearable and versatile clothing. Over the last 15+ years, Bibi has worked with multiple international fashion brands to develop and manufacture their clothing lines that have been sold in retail stores all over the world.

Julie Desimone, Class of 2004 — Julie Desimone,
Class of 2004

Julie is Head of Wardrobe for Cirque du Soleil’s “Mystère” in Las Vegas, promoted from Assistant Head of Wardrobe for “Michael Jackson ONE” – another Cirque du Soleil production. Julie and her team of 30 wardrobe technicians work with leather, raw silk, linen, organza, custom moleskin, and Swarovski crystals on the unique hand-crafted costumes. Fabrics are laser-printed, screen-printed, dip-dyed, or painted by hand, and costumes glow under UV light, twinkle with hundreds of LED lights, or inflate with CO2 cartridges.

Daniela Corte,
Class of 1999

Argentine born Daniela Corte founded her own brand in 2000 and quickly grew to become one of Boston’s leading designers. Ms. Corte’s swimwear designs are featured in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition 2012. This is her second consecutive inclusion in the magazine. Ms. Corte has received ongoing national and international media recognition and has been featured in Women's Wear Daily, Town & Country, and Lucky Magazine. In 2011, she opened the Daniela Corte boutique on Newbury Street in Boston.

Ella Tang, Class of 1995 — ELLA TANG,

class of 1995

*Boston SEO Marketing Service Owner & Designer*
I pursued my fashion education after earning my master’s degree in computer science. I was introduced to the School of Fashion Design by a friend and admired the school immediately. I learned fundamental skills that allowed me to get a job as a product developer after graduation. After several years working as a designer for several corporate apparel companies, today I am running my own label TANGOELLA.

Daniel Faucher, Class of 1982 — Daniel Faucher,
Class of 1982

Daniel Faucher is a recipient of both Bonwit Teller Award and the Designers Line Award. Daniel began his career at North End Fabrics Harrison Textiles as a fabric buyer and store manager. In 1985, after working for several prestigious design firms in Boston and New York, Daniel began designing under his own label, Daniel Faucher Couture. Daniel is one of the few practitioners of couture dressmaking and creates one-of-a-kind ensembles for clients in his South End atelier. His collections have graced the pages of such publications as Women’s Wear Daily, Boston Magazine, The Boston Globe, The Boston Herald, and New England Bride.

Denise Hajjar,
Class of 1977

Denise Hajjar has been designing under her own label and a leader in Boston for more than 30 years. She was “Designer in Residence” at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel. Today her namesake boutique is at the Inter-Continental Hotel. She has designed costumes for TV, theatre and movies. Her clothes have been worn by celebrities and leaders for the Tonys, Emmys, Oscars, and more. Her numerous awards include Vision Leader, Exceptional Women, Rising Star of the Year, Distinguished Alumni, and the Isobel S. Sinesi Lifetime Achievement Award in Fashion. She is active with Dress for Success, the Big Sister Association of Greater Boston, Catholic Charities, The ALS Association, Home for Little Wanderers, and more. She is the creator and founder of the “Big Dreams Start Small” event to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.