Tiana Bay W

Tiana Bay is a Christian clothing brand that makes feminine dresses in small batches from natural fabrics. Sisters Valerie and Vicky run the label, which they started after struggling to find dresses that were cute, classy and feminine while honoring their faith. The brand follows slow fashion principles, with styles created over months to years rather than the days or weeks typical elsewhere, aiming for pieces that last longer.

The sisters felt modest fashion culture often made women feel invisible, and they read Paul’s teaching on modesty in 1 Timothy as loving and compassionate rather than restrictive. Their dresses are meant to celebrate a feminine figure while honoring a walk with Jesus. Fabrics come from mills in Italy, France, Turkey and other parts of the world. A waitlist called the Feminine Dress Society gathers women interested in the brand.

What to Know

• The brand sells dresses only, with no oversized sweats, joggers or unisex T-shirts.
• It is listed in the Black Owned Boston public directory.
• Shopping is done through the brand’s online store, with orders shipped to customers.