Yoro Newson
Meet Yoro, a self-taught jewelry designer, cinema & personal wardrobe stylist, and community builder from North St. Louis whose passion for fashion and storytelling led to the creation of platforms like Black Creatives in the Lou™️ and Fashion Friendzy™️. Yoro empowers underrepresented artists through visibility, mentorship, and creative collaboration. Rooted in purpose, her work is inspired by her father’s entrepreneurial spirit and aims to build a lasting legacy of impact, connection, and authentic expression.
Lillian Stephen
Meet Lillian Claire Quilty Kane Stephen, (L.C.Q.K.S.) a Belleville native and St. Louis-based artist who honed her skills in Chicago before returning home to build a career in printmaking and textile design. Inspired by the city's supportive art community and affordable living, she maintains a balance between production and experimentation, continuously evolving her craft.
Beltshazzar
By mixing color, texture and material, Theresa’s work is both strong and playful, a mix of sharp and soft, and always with an edge, much like those she designs for.
Daily Disco
Abbey and her team have carved out an environment where creativity and new ideas flow freely; inspiration that you can see in Daily Disco’s fresh, ever-evolving designs.
Retta Jane
A bespoke clothing line for teens and tweens to inspire confidence and encourage personal style, with smart, graceful details and an understated elegance that lets the wearer shine.