When Romey Roe was a child, his family provided the inspiration to intrigue him with a life of fashion. His grandmother was a seamstress who made clothing for his family and his mother worked in a design factory for 25 years. Romey’s mother was a single mom who used her passion for creativity and her skills in that area to provide for herself and her children.
“My grandmother made clothes for my mother and my aunt and uncles growing up. And then my mother worked in design for many years. I have always loved dressing my friends and I eventually decided that creating my own style and brand was a way to pay homage to my own passion for fashion, and my long family history in the garment industry.” – Romey Roe
Roe has created a powerful brand focused on affordable luxury products offered to clients of all shapes, sizes and age ranges. The designer, who hails from Lafayette, Louisiana is now based in New Orleans. Romey’s designs have made their mark over the past eight years since he first graced the runway with original work at New Orleans Fashion Week in 2016.
“We’re excited to have Romey Roe return to New Orleans Fashion Week again this year. Seeing his couture designs on our runway once again is a testament to his enduring talent and passion for fashion. We are thrilled to welcome him back and know his latest collection is nothing short of stunning that will be as captivating as ever.” — Tracee Dundas, Executive Producer of New Orleans Fashion Week
Roe’s designs have graced the covers of VIE, Coastal Lifestyle and Art+Design magazine, along with other notable fashion editorials, and have walked the runway at such notable events as the annual Emmy’s in Los Angeles, as well as multiple recognized Fashion Runways such as New York Fashion Week, New Orleans Fashion Week and the Chattanooga Fashion Expo, with a special show called “Hair Peace” that premiered at the Hunter Museum of Art in Chattanooga, TN in 2022.
“One of Nouvelle Productions’ favorite designers to work with, Romey’s passion for fostering creativity and design surpasses all expectations. His unwavering dedication has been instrumental in our vision at Nouvelle Production & we look forward to his line every year at our New York show.” – Dana Mckeller, Owner of Model & Talent Expo, Nouvelle Productions & Director of Sterling Images Modeling Agency
Romey’s biggest inspirations have been Valentino for his “craftsmanship, his attention to beauty and the art of fashion,” but he credits his mother for being extremely influential in his design journey.
“My biggest inspiration through his journey has been my mother. She never thought I was crazy to want to be a designer. She’s also very truthful and honest and always gives me her authentic opinions. Her support and encouragement has meant the world to me.” – Romey Roe
I’ve followed Romey’s career for years, since I saw his debut collection at New Orleans Fashion Week, and besides his charisma, obvious talent and work ethic, it’s his love of the humans who wear his clothes that has always stood out.
“What I love about my work is that I get to create personalized one of a kind garments. Many of our clients have never had the journey of working with a designer to create a unique gown for their special event. It’s satisfying to see the pride and joy in their eyes when they get to wear something that feels perfectly unique and perfectly ‘them’.” – Romey Roe
The brand initiative is “displaying ageless beauty with a luxurious sophistication”. To enact this, Roe works with clients of all ages and sizes, and has a deep desire to continue helping charitable organizations that help families and that fight human trafficking. He believes that giving back makes a major impact to help everyone feel the power of the expression of “true personal beauty”.
Roe’s personal guiding mantra is to “always stay true to myself”. And his life and work reflect that. He’s faced many challenges as an independent designer, but has always kept his passion and humility to continue evolving as a designer and as a good human.
“I really believe that one of the most difficult parts of designing is finding your ideal client and really learning how to connect with them. The production side of building a collection is also such a challenge, as you need an amount of capital available to you that many young designers and brands simply don’t have access to. For me to survive in the industry, it meant focusing on bespoke garments for individual clients and going straight to the consumer (cutting out the middleman) as often as possible.” – Romey Roe
Romey’s journey has not been without challenges, and he insisted that we talk about the “failures” he’s faced in his journey so far.
“There is so much beauty in what we do, but there is also so much self doubt and worry about the perception of our art. And I think this is just such a necessary part of our journey. It’s such a vulnerable thing to expose yourself this way, showcasing a piece of yourself, to the world. It’s not always easy or without resistance, but I always do my best to stay true to myself and what I believe is right for the brand.” – Romey Roe
Roe’s future is bright and this Fall he’s combining forces with experienced brand liaison Sarah Johnson to execute a fall initiative called SPIRITUAL OPULENCE. Johnson’s experience as a fashion brand marketing and manufacturing speciality with years of experience assisting in the emergence of brands will help Roe establish himself to a wider market eager to see new work.
“I have consulted for numerous apparel brands and have modeled for Roe. The Romey Roe brand sticks out to me because of its sophistication, beauty, elegance and quality. As a person, Romey is authentic, honest and he knows his market and stays true to it. This is the type of brand I always want to support.” – Sarah Johnson, Fashion Brand Liaison
The multi-city initiative will see his brand making appearances at various US Fashion events and key cities across the country. The curated stops will celebrate his history as a designer, and showcase what the future of the Haus of Roe can be. Roe’s current focus is on creating more work for “mature women”, to give them representation on the runway. He is passionate about them seeing themselves in his custom couture.
“You know I’m really excited about this collection, because I feel like after multiple years in the industry you can go so strong, but then you need to break and revamp. This tour is that for me, a revamp.” – Romey Roe
Roe has proven that his work is accessible but also strong enough to sweep the runways of New York and other key cities. Now he’s looking towards the future to create the renaissance he’s been dreaming about.
Renaissance: a revival of or renewed interest in something.
“The brand has grown, I have grown and I believe our guests will see that in this collection. And the focus for me is on mature women. They are my clients and I believe representing them and them seeing themselves in the clothing and having direct contact with potential client is something I”m super passionate about and I”m excited to make that happen on this tour.
This tour just feels right. There ‘s something about it that feels really special and magical. I”ve been honored to have a slate of unique creatives to join us on the journey. For this tour I really want to focus on each city we stop in and that city’s creative soul that I”ve connected with, and I think that is going to make it really special. The collection will be shown in a unique way in each city – different design options, hair and makeup and styling… so, as you follow the journey you will see the collection through my eyes in a different way as it evolves each time.”
This will be our third year back in New York and we’re excited to launch it there… and then we go home to New Orleans, and that will be extra special with performers and this stop in particular is a ‘siren’s song’ to my state and my home.
And then we’re moving to Lafayette, Acadiana, which is where I”m from and always very dear to me. Then we’ll move to Los Angeles, California, which is a new market for me and we’re throwing a unique day time garden party there which we believe will be a really interesting way to meet that market. And then we finish the tour in Dallas.
This tour is the culmination of all of my years, everyone I”ve met and the things I’ve accomplished so far. This tour will symbolize empowerment, hope and faith in yourself and I want it to truly celebrate ALL women.” – Romey Roe
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Haus of Roe – Spiritual Opulence Tour:
New York, New York – New York Fashion Week – 9.1.24
New Orleans, Louisiana – New Orleans Fashion Week – 9.20.24
Lafayette, Louisiana – Couture for a Cause – 10.10.24
Los Angeles, California – VIP Garden Party – 10.19.24
Dallas, Texas – Dallas Fashion Week – 11.1.24
