Lela Rose
Sommer J. has extensive experience in technical design, currently serving as a Technical Designer at Lela Rose since March 2018 and at Theory since January 2015. Previous roles include Product Development at HELMUT LANG from April 2014 to January 2015 and Associate Technical Designer at Macy's from March 2010 to April 2014. Sommer began the career at Macys.com as an ASN Trouble Specialist from February 2008 to March 2010. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Apparel Design and Manufacturing from Texas Tech University, complemented by further studies at the Fashion Institute of Technology in 2017.
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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.