Meet the Designer

 

 

Gheri LeGree is a native New Yorker.

 

Born and raised in Queens, New York, she developed a passion for fashion at an early age.

 

As a child, LeGree often spent hours sewing clothing for herself, her family, and her friends. 
 

Following her graduation from Forest Hills High School, she took the first step in establishing her career in fashion by moving to Long Beach, CA. 

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After receiving her degree in Fashion Design from Books College, she set off with fresh inspiration and unpretentious style. LeGree began her first job at the buying office of JCPenney in the California Mart.

 

Making a name for herself and setting the local fashion scene abuzz, she began freelancing at weddings, in music videos, theatrical plays, and more.

 

Among LeGree's accomplishments include working as a personal designer for many well-renowned celebrities, and working as a wardrobe/costume designer for theatrical plays.

 

For two consecutive years, Gheri was a featured designer for the James Brown Foundation.

 

Her daughter, Johnaé, inspired her to create the JonGheri Couturier Collection. Her sleek and sophisticated style is a mix of the elegance of the 1940’s and 1950’s—with a dash of modern-day flair.