April Allen is an Inuk fashion designer from Rigolet, Nunatsiavut, known for incorporating her Inuit heritage into modern fashion. She founded her brand, Stitched by April, where she showcases her skill in combining traditional Inuit craftsmanship with contemporary design. Having been mentored by generations of skilled seamstresses in her family, April’s designs are a celebration of her culture and the natural beauty of the North. Her collections have gained international attention, including features at New York, Milan, and Paris Fashion Weeks, where she presents innovative pieces that highlight the significance of Inuit culture. April’s work often reflects her deep connection to nature, particularly water, which she symbolizes in her designs to raise awareness about access to clean drinking water in Indigenous communities. One of her standout creations is a blue leather water dress, featuring raindrop-shaped cutouts linked by chains, a powerful statement on the importance of this life-sustaining resource. Passionate about using her platform for social causes, she hopes to collaborate with global icons, to amplify these efforts and support Northern communities in need.