Sophia Amoruso founded NASTY GAL in her ex-boyfriend’s apartment back in 2006 with a laptop, an eBay account, and a passion for hoarding vintage.

Nasty Gal is named after the 1975 Betty Davis album, and Amoruso continuously gains inspiration from the funk singer’s signature style. Building on that inspiration, she created a vintage store on eBay, where she quickly learned she had a knack and photographer’s eye for fashion, styling and buying.

Amoruso is a creative visionary and modern-day entrepreneur who has forged an unprecedented path in building a brand. She is passionate about evolving her brand and team in every way possible. As she continues to be deeply involved in every aspect of the business, she most loves meeting the girls that have inspired Nasty Gal to be one of the most coveted brands of our time.

Sophia Amoruso has been a CFDA Member since 2016.