Dominico Perez (Nico) is a Corpus Christi–born, self‑taught couture designer and the creative force behind the brand Nicó (@tejanico). Nico learned to sew and drape garments as a high school student, altering dresses after school and staying late to develop his craft. Eventually launching Nicó, he has built a distinctive aesthetic combining feminine elegance with Tejano cultural storytelling through couture gowns and eveningwear.

Nico’s designs have earned him a place in major fashion spaces from San Antonio’s fashion scene to New York Fashion Week. He has also been recognized by Fashion Group International as a regional “Rising Star,” and featured in ELLE magazine and other prominent publications for his signature style and craftsmanship.

Oralia “Yayis” Villarreal is a renowned fashion expert, TV host, and style icon whose career spans major fashion hubs including Texas, New York & Miami. Originally from a small border town, McAllen, Texas, Yayis has built an impressive presence in the fashion and media industries, known for her bold sense of style, sharp eye for trends, and charismatic on-screen presence. 

From working runway shows and collaborating with major designers to hosting fashion segments and empowering local talent, she has remained deeply connected to her roots while making an impact on both regional and national platforms.

Sigourney Morrison is the irreverent creative force behind Dressed New Orleans, known for her humor-infused chain stitched designs created on a vintage 1960s hand-controlled embroidery machine. A New Roads native and LSU fashion design alum, Morrison brings a deep love for country music, glam western-wear, and all things Louisiana to her one-of-a-kind pieces up-cycling vintage and thrifted finds into new creations.

Before launching Dressed, she honed her craft as a milliner in New York and at Goorin Bros. in New Orleans, eventually returning to her roots in needlework passed down by her grandmother. Her custom work has been featured at Jazz Fest and onstage with Sweet Crude, and you can shop her bold, witty designs at her French Quarter storefront.