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headshot of Melina as one of the ALX100 winners for 2025

Our founder and Creative Director, Melina Cortes-Nmili recognized by We Are ALX

September 15, 2025 — Melina Cortes-Nmili
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Melina Cortes-Nmili of Lalla Bee recognized by Hispanic Image Magazine as one of the 20 most inspiring women in business, celebrated for custom design, luxury dresses, and sustainable fashion.

Melina Cortes-Nmili Recognized as an Inspiring Woman by Hispanic Image Magazine

April 07, 2025 — Melina Cortes-Nmili
Tags: Community fashion inspiring woman Leadership
Models showcase Lalla Bee gowns designed by Melina Cortes-Nmili as she shines as the closing act for StyleWeek Northeast, highlighting custom design, luxury dresses, and independent sustainable fashion.

lalla bee's Founder Recognized for her Leadership in the Hispanic Community

April 30, 2024 — Melina Cortes-Nmili
Tags: Community LatinX Leadership
ChatGPT said: Alt text: Melina Cortes-Nmili, founder and designer of Lalla Bee, featured in Hispanic Image Magazine, recognized for custom design, luxury dresses, and sustainable fashion by an independent luxury designer.

Hispanic Image Magazine - Get To Know the Woman Behind Lalla Bee

December 15, 2023 — Melina Cortes-Nmili
Tags: Fashion hispanic image interview Leadership magazine