Fashion – Atlanta
In 1995, Gayla Marie Rogers graduated with a bachelor of Architecture degree from Southern University and A&M College. She enrolled in Fashion Careers of California College in 1999 and obtained her Certificate of Fashion Design in 2001 with honors. Her 4.0 GPA led her instructors to invite her back after graduation to become a teacher’s assistant.
Having truly nourished her passion, Gayla was inspired to take the next step of creating her clothing line (Gayla Lagarde Collection). Several boutiques were impressed with the Gayla Lagarde Collection and placed orders to carry her line. She also established a following of private clientele who also placed orders.
In 2005, Gayla moved to Atlanta and worked as an Architect for more than a year. Although her degree was in Architecture, her love and passion was in fashion design. She decided to focus her efforts on fashion design full time again. Through several marketing efforts and networking, Gayla started designing for private clientele again under her new label and participated in fashion shows to get Gayla Rogers Collection recognized. Gayla continues to create elegant, sophisticated, edgy apparel and encourages other to “Be Beautiful” inside and out.