About Layo G

Layo G. is a luxury brand that provides edgy, tailored clothing for women bold enough to take a risk. We design pieces that take women from the office to a lounge, from day to night, from professional to sexy and beyond, with comfort as the forefront. We have a love affair with our core market, professional working women, and we fondly describe our brand with the tag line “every woman is a boss!” Nigerian born designer, Layo Gbadamosi established the eponymous line at the heart New York City in 2014. Layo studied Fashion Design at Parsons, The New School for Design, while simultaneously attending law school at Fordham University School of Law. She spent the early years of her career learning about the business of fashion by interning and working in the legal departments of Burberry, Coach, Saks Fifth Avenue, Stuart Weitzman and more. Upon obtaining her law license, she served as Chief Legal Counsel and Director for Jovani Fashions, the evening wear giant. With a solid base in Fashion Law, she switched gears and went on to establish a preeminent career as an Entertainment Lawyer in the television and film industry when the opportunity arose. She made her way up the corporate ladder in an environment dominated by men. She quickly rose up the ranks and is recognized for her ability to successfully close highly negotiated deals. Layo is the embodiment of the women this brand serves. The Layo G woman is a boss, she is fierce, and she wins battles across boardrooms and beyond!Read their story