Leela Jacobs is a dynamic professional with a multifaceted career spanning the hair and fashion industries. With a deep understanding of craftsmanship and aesthetics, she has built a reputation for blending technical expertise with creative innovation. Her journey has taken her from working behind the chair in the hair industry to making a mark in fashion, where she continues to push boundaries with her unique approach to design and entrepreneurship.

In 2023, she expanded her creative entrepreneurship further into fashion by launching a line of leather accessories, debuting the leather toque as her signature design. As a designer specializing in leatherwork, Leela brings a unique perspective to the industry, combining functionality and style with a touch of sophistication and a hint of edginess. Her meticulous attention to detail and focus on quality shine through in every piece she creates.

Beyond fashion, Leela is deeply engaged in the arts community, serving on the NVRLND. board. She first joined NVRLND. Arts Foundation in 2019 as a resident, where the studio space became instrumental in the growth of her millinery and the expansion of her business. Joining the NVRLND. board was a way to further amplify her voice in the art community and be a part of those that seek to make change.

Her journey is driven by a passion for innovation, continuous learning, and the inspiring community that surrounds her.