Who is Jody Davis of Jody Davis Designs?
Jody Davis: Biography
Jody is a native of Baltimore, MD. Her love for fashion began while she was in high school where she received one memorable award, “The Best-Dressed Student." Little did she know that her love for fashion was her gift from God. Jody began to sew at about the age of 16. This was the beginning of her passion to design fashionable, wearable garments made from the finest fabrics she could find.
In 1991, she earned a degree in Fashion Design, and in 1992, a degree in Accessory Design Degree from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. While in New York, Jody interned with the then-fashion powerhouse Donna Karan & Company. Upon graduating from F.I.T., she relocated to the Washington Metropolitan Area where she had a loyal group of clients.
In 1999, Jody took the leap of faith and left her job as a Sales Representative for Neiman Marcus to start her own Women’s Wear Design Business. Jody takes hold of constructive advice from men’s wear designer Everett Hall, who started his business from his home. Everett Hall now has two freestanding stores, and is a recognized name in the retail industry.
Jody’s designer sportswear collection consists of lightweight stretch tops, dresses, and slacks made from the finest jerseys, wool and wool blends, and cotton and lycra fabrics. In the past, Jody has been commissioned to design clothes for renowned Singer Patti LaBelle and cast members of Black Entertainment Television (BET). Jody’s goals are to produce and manufacture her garments to be sold in specialty boutiques nationally, and to open her own freestanding boutique.
Success for Jody has grown out of her desire and ability to “listen to what her clients want" and then use her creativity to deliver stylish, wearable garments made from the finest materials known to man.
Motto: Where there is Quality, There is Style!
For more information, phone 301.219.8951
E-mail jodavi99@msn.com
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