Ciera Rogers facts for kids

Ciera Rogers, born on February 25, 1989, is an American business owner and a talented fashion designer. She is well-known for creating her own clothing line, Babes and Felines.

Early Life

Growing Up in Houston

Ciera Rogers was born and grew up in Houston, Texas. Her mother has Creole heritage, and her father is African-American. Ciera lived with her mother and sister. She has shared that her family sometimes moved between different homes, including living with relatives or in government-supported housing.

Her mother, Zoe Jackson, is a jazz and R&B singer-songwriter. She was inspired by famous singers like Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughn, and Shirley Horn. In 1997, Zoe Jackson even sang as a background vocalist for the legendary singer Patti LaBelle.

Career

Education and Early Work

In 2009, Ciera Rogers earned her bachelor's degree in Communications from the University of Houston. After graduating, from 2009 to 2012, she worked in Houston, Texas. Her jobs included being a Public Relations Specialist and a Wardrobe Stylist. This early experience helped her learn about fashion and how to work with the public.

Her fashion work was even featured in the October 2012 issue of Vogue Italia, a very famous fashion magazine.

Starting Her Own Businesses

In 2012, Ciera Rogers moved to Los Angeles. There, she opened her own online vintage store. She got the idea from her mother, who owns a vintage boutique called Fashion Plate in Houston.

Ciera Rogers is the founder and CEO of the clothing line Babes and Felines. She launched this company in 2013. She started Babes and Felines because she noticed there weren't enough clothes that fit and flattered curvy women. Her goal was to create stylish, figure-hugging clothing for everyone.

Ciera Rogers has been recognized as "the designer to watch" by many media outlets. These include Galore, Black Enterprise, NY Post, FOX News, and Elle South Africa. She has mentioned that film director Quentin Tarantino is one of her biggest inspirations.