Ciera Rogers | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ciera Nannette Rogers February 25, 1989 |
| Occupation(s) | Fashion designer, stylist |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Known for | Babes and Felines, stylist |
| Website | www |
Ciera Rogers (born February 25, 1989) is an American stylist, model, and fashion designer. Rogers was born and raised in Houston, Texas to a mother of Creole descent and a father of African-American heritage.[1]
Rogers grew up with her mother and sister and has openly talked about being homeless, living with relatives or living in government funded homes.[2]
Her mother Zoe Jackson is a jazz singer-songwriter, inspired by Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughn, and Shirley Horn. In 1997, she was a background vocalist for Patti LaBelle.[3]
In 2009, Rogers received her Bachelor's Degree in Communications from the University of Houston. From 2009–2012, Rogers worked as a Public Relations Specialist and Wardrobe Stylist in Houston, Texas.[4]
Her fashion work was featured in the October 2012 issue of Vogue Italia.[5]
In 2012, Rogers moved to Los Angeles and opened her own online vintage store, taking inspiration from her mother who owns Fashion Plate, a vintage boutique in the Montrose area of Houston, Texas.[6]
Rogers first came to the attention of the public on Instagram where she currently has over 2.5 million followers[7] and has since become a recognizable socialite and model for curvy women. She is the creator and CEO of the clothing line Babes and Felines, which launched in 2013.[8] Babes and Felines is a clothing line that includes swimwear, active wear and maternity wear. The maternity collection has been seen on celebrities including Kim Kardashian and Khloe Kardashian.[9]
She started Babes and Felines in response to her own frustration with the lack of figure-hugging clothing for curvy women.[10] The collection focuses on stretchy, adaptable materials to conform to various body shapes, predominately in muted tones.[11]
Ciera Rogers has been featured as "the designer to watch" in media outlets including Galore, Black Enterprise, NY Post, FOX News, Elle South Africa and others.[12]
She credits Quentin Tarantino as one of her biggest inspirations.[13]