Deanna McNally is a well rounded fashion designer and creative problem solver. She grew up on Long Island New York exploring all forms of art from fine to graphic arts.  While studying fashion design at Marist College, she learned skills such as textile design, advanced sketching techniques, apparel construction etc. As a travel enthusiast, Deanna studied abroad in Florence Italy. While in Italy, she gained a passion for knitwear.  She spent her senior year exploring waste textiles culminating in her thesis collection, Collageable.  ​

She graduated with a BFA in 2024 being awarded Marist Designer of the Year. Deanna has gained industry experience through volunteer opportunities, interning at American Eagle and working as an assistant at Lucky Brand. Deanna's motto in fashion and in life is to take the ordinary and make it extraordinary