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Melina Cortés-Nmili, founder of Lalla Bee, featured in Dominican media for her contributions to global fashion.

Dominican Republic recognizes our founder and Creative Director Melina Cortes-Nmili

September 03, 2025 — Melina Cortes-Nmili
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Melina Cortes-Nmili of Lalla Bee featured in Gladys Magazine Spring Issue, showcasing luxury fashion, custom design, and sustainable clothing by an independent designer.

Melina Cortes-Nmili Featured in Gladys Magazine

April 01, 2024 — Melina Cortes-Nmili
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Model walking down the runway with a custom made lalla bee gown

lalla bee: Editor's Favorite Looks From Styleweek Season 17

September 23, 2023 — Melina Cortes-Nmili
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Melina Cortes-Nmili fitting a model in a black high-low floral dress from her Lalla Bee collection, showcasing custom design, luxury dresses, and independent sustainable fashion in Boston.

Who Says Boston Isn’t a Fashion Town?

March 17, 2021 — Melina Cortes-Nmili
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