Lela Rose
Casey Straughn has a diverse work experience in the fashion industry. They started their career as a Sales Associate at Deja Vu Consignment Boutique in 2012. They then worked at Hunter Bell as a Freelance Sales Assistant/Internship from August 2014 to January 2015, where they provided customer service, processed orders, and prepared shipments. In January 2015, Casey joined Generation Love as a Sales and Operations Manager, responsible for managing multiple showrooms and stores, overseeing shipping operations, and facilitating communication between different teams. Casey's most recent role was as Director of Operations at Lela Rose, where they played a pivotal role in ensuring smooth operations.
Casey Straughn obtained a Bachelor of Science in Human Environmental Sciences with a focus on Fashion Retail from The University of Alabama, where they attended from 2011 to 2015.
Lela Rose
Lela Rose, the New York City-based, American fashion designer widely regarded for her elegant aesthetic and fresh point of view, continues to redefine a sophisticated, yet modern lifestyle with her expanded, designer ready-to-wear-offering. 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. 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, Texas. The brand is also sold internationally through specialty stores in Canada, the United Kingdom, Russia, Korea, Japan, and the Middle East; as well as online at lelarose.com.