Lela Rose was born and raised in Texas and attended college in Colorado, where she studied fine arts. Following graduation, Rose enrolled at Parsons School of Design to pursue her love of fashion design, and later went on to work with Richard Tyler and Christian Francis Roth. After honing her love of couture fabric and fanatic appreciation of detail, Rose’s vision and passion compelled her to debut her signature LELA ROSE collection in 1998. In fall 2006, Rose debuted the LELA ROSE bridal collection, and following the success of that line, introduced an exclusive bridesmaid line.

Formally trained as a painter and sculptor prior to pursuing fashion design, Rose employs a brilliant use of color, rich fabrications, sculptural silhouettes and handcrafted details. Her artistic background is evident in her work and adds unexpected dimension and breadth to each season’s collection.

Today, her eponymous collection spans a complete range of modern designer separates for day to occasion – including dresses, coats, jackets, tops, skirts, pants and knits, as well as clutches and jewelry – exuding casual luxury and refinement.

Rose’s unique point of view and the quality of her designs and fabrications have elevated the esteem of the brand, receiving recognition from fashion editors, stylists, and high-profile celebrities who are regularly seen wearing the brand – including Gwyneth Paltrow, Jessica Chastain, Claire Danes, Anne Hathaway, the Duchess of Cambridge, and First Lady Michelle Obama.

The spirit of the brand and company is driven by the entrepreneurial designer and her passion for style, design and décor, which infuse all that emanates from the studio. Rose, now a published author, released her first book, Prêt-à-Party, with rizzoli in 2015, which focused on her love of style and entertaining while creating a new platform for future opportunities and products.

Since the inception of the company over 17 years ago, Rose has proactively supported a proven network of artisans, sewers, pattern-makers, manufacturers, and small business owners in New York City, maintaining all possible apparel production locally of her ready-to-wear and dress collections.

The LELA ROSE ready-to-wear, bridal and bridesmaid labels are sold nationwide in specialty stores; bridal and bridesmaid boutiques; and premium retailers including Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Net-a-Porter, Nordstrom, and Bloomingdale’s; as well as the LELA ROSE flagship boutique in dallas. The brand is also sold internationally through specialty stores in Canada, the U.K. Russia, Korea, Japan, and the Middle East; as well as online at lelarose.com.