Sonjia Williams
By:Chrissy Remmes

Sonjia Williams is a former Boston resident and Lasell design student who has already made a name for herself in the fashion industry. After graduating, Sonjia moved to New York to pursue her dreams of becoming an independent designer. It was not long before she was awarded the opportunity of being a contestant on the hit show "Project Runway." Sonjia was very successful on the show, winning many challenges and even being chosen to create a look for Heidi Klum's kids line sold at Babys R Us. She finished the show with a bang after she shared her amazing line at Mercedes Benz Fashion week, receiving all great reviews. 

Sonjia shows no sign of slowing down as she just launched her first Sonjia Williams for Annabelle New York collection this past September. The collection was immediately admired by leading department stores locally and internationally. This Fall/Winter 2013 collection includes a lot of fur, and bold statement pieces that are "chic yet modern." 

Originally, Sonjia had planned on attending the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. After she was denied acceptance, she turned to Lasell which she said was ultimately the best outcome for her. In a recent interview with Boston fashion journalist Chris Muther, she said: "It's much better suited for me than FIT, I know people who have gone to FIT and they've told me it's a very competitive school. I think Lasell is much more personal. I gained a lot there. And now I'm putting it all to good use."