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Meet Stephon Matthews, Owner & Designer of Cleft Confidence ✨
Stephon launched Cleft Confidence after attending a Cleft Conference in 2022, where he experienced something powerful—being in a space filled with people who shared similar stories, yet noticing how little representation existed beyond medical environments.
From that moment, Cleft Confidence was born—not just as a brand, but as a movement.
His work is rooted in shifting the narrative from hiding to being seen. Through bold, vibrant, and expressive designs, Stephon creates space for confidence, pride, and individuality within the cleft community and beyond.
In addition to design, he shares his story through performance and dance—bringing his message of resilience and empowerment to life in multiple forms.
This is more than fashion. This is visibility. This is confidence. This is community.
✨ Mark your calendars for May 8 and join us for Adaptive Night at Denver Fashion Week—where you’ll experience Cleft Confidence and an incredible lineup of designers reshaping what representation looks like on the runway. Link in Bio to get your tickets!
💙 Help Us Keep This Going
We rely on community support to continue offering adaptive yoga, IDD day programs, caregiver support, and free healing clinics.
If you’re able to give, your donation directly supports these spaces.
🔗Link in bio to contribute
{Image Description: A four-slide graphic highlighting designer Stephon Matthews of Cleft Confidence, featuring a portrait of him and a group photo of diverse individuals modeling vibrant, expressive apparel that celebrates visibility, confidence, and pride within the cleft community. The last slide is a person in standing wearing a bold adaptive outfit, alongside text highlighting Adaptive Night at Denver Fashion Week and the importance of accessibility and inclusive fashion.]
#GuidedByHumanity #AdaptiveFashion #InclusiveDesign #DenverFashionWeek #RepresentationMatters
Stephon launched Cleft Confidence after attending a Cleft Conference in 2022, where he experienced something powerful—being in a space filled with people who shared similar stories, yet noticing how little representation existed beyond medical environments.
From that moment, Cleft Confidence was born—not just as a brand, but as a movement.
His work is rooted in shifting the narrative from hiding to being seen. Through bold, vibrant, and expressive designs, Stephon creates space for confidence, pride, and individuality within the cleft community and beyond.
In addition to design, he shares his story through performance and dance—bringing his message of resilience and empowerment to life in multiple forms.
This is more than fashion. This is visibility. This is confidence. This is community.
✨ Mark your calendars for May 8 and join us for Adaptive Night at Denver Fashion Week—where you’ll experience Cleft Confidence and an incredible lineup of designers reshaping what representation looks like on the runway. Link in Bio to get your tickets!
💙 Help Us Keep This Going
We rely on community support to continue offering adaptive yoga, IDD day programs, caregiver support, and free healing clinics.
If you’re able to give, your donation directly supports these spaces.
🔗Link in bio to contribute
{Image Description: A four-slide graphic highlighting designer Stephon Matthews of Cleft Confidence, featuring a portrait of him and a group photo of diverse individuals modeling vibrant, expressive apparel that celebrates visibility, confidence, and pride within the cleft community. The last slide is a person in standing wearing a bold adaptive outfit, alongside text highlighting Adaptive Night at Denver Fashion Week and the importance of accessibility and inclusive fashion.]
#GuidedByHumanity #AdaptiveFashion #InclusiveDesign #DenverFashionWeek #RepresentationMatters
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6 months agojamie_berg
I’m so proud of you Stephon. You’re making a positive difference for so many😀
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