Portland, Oregon — Portland Fashion Week is all about bringing the fashion community together. As part of that, a young Portland-based up-and-coming designer hit the runway.

Janelle Arnold may be starting small, but she’s already made some big changes. The 24-year-old has always had a knack for fashion.

“I remember being in elementary school and drawing little figures and costumes. They weren’t great, but that was the start.

From humble beginnings, the Grant High School graduate studied fashion design at Marist College in New York. A year ago she launched her own fashion line called Dorotheaa. The line features extremely colorful and bold designs that focus on diversity and inclusivity.

Arnold said this collection and what it stands for is an important mission for her.

“One thing, I didn’t see a lot of diversity in the fashion industry growing up,” she said.

The transformation began with a collection of 10 looks worn on the runway at Portland Fashion Week. The bold, colorful look showcases Arnold’s passion for size and model versatility.

“I love dressing every woman on every part of her body,” she said.

Making fashion an option for everyone is what event organizers want to see on the catwalk.

Liz Stark, host of Portland Fashion Week, said, “Dorothea’s collection isn’t just about color and fabric diversity. deliberately chosen.

The event was Arnold’s debut collection, but it certainly won’t be his last. She will head to her fashion week in San Diego in October to show off her new collection.

Arnold said, “Who is potentially young or who could come after me?” He has a similar background to mine. ”

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