She received her degree in Fine Arts, attended both FIT and the Parsons School of Design, and worked as everything from a graphic artist to an undercover security guard—but it's clear where Pamela Gaslow's talent and passion lie. After displaying her art in galleries all over the world, she turned her vision towards design in 2005, landing her Pamela Jo line in over 150 boutiques nationwide, as well as overseas in Russia, Japan, Korea, Dubai, and Canada. The New Yorker's creations are abound with color, humor and a little kitsch. Whether adorning clothes with quirky patterns or loud embellishments, the designer focuses on an aesthetic that's modern, refreshing, and never dull.