Jalauni Rollins is from Hampton, Virginia. She is currently studying Fashion Merchandising and Design and is expected to graduate in December 2025.
Jalauni is a fashion designer and the owner/creator of her brand “LuxedUp by Jalauni Rollins LLC”. Jalauni started her business in January 2023. Her brand features unique designs that are for any occasion. She creates one-of-a-kind garments for all body types and offers prom and wedding dress designs as well! You can see some of her wonderful designs on TikTok: @luxedupbyjr and on Instagram: @shopluxedup.
For the show, Jalauni created two pieces for her “Winter Bloom” look. For her “winter blooming” effect, she created an all-white, icy look that featured a white coat as the center of her design. Her coat was constructed using a thin, white blanket material with floral detailing hidden in the fabric that she had found at a thrift store. Additionally, the coat was given fur trimming, a satin lining, and many other details including pockets and a belt. The coat also features “snowballs” on the back of the coat. This effect was created by cutting out circles using a fur fabric, stitching them onto the coat, and stuffing it to give it a 3- dimensional appearance. Underneath the coat, Jalauni created a denim two-piece set that includes a denim bra, and a denim skirt with a “corset-like” closure on the side of the skirt. This set was constructed by upcycling jeans and creating cuts in the fabric for a ripped jean look. All of her pieces were constructed without patterns and were either machine-sewn or hand-sewn.
Jalauni’s design style is centered around creating never-before-seen before designs. She likes to think outside the box to create unique, high-quality, stand-out pieces. Her designer style heavily influenced her to take on this year's theme “Bloom”. When brainstorming on her look, she started to create the idea of a “Winter Bloom” look. Her look was inspired by the idea of a winter blooming out of the outfit, but also making it streetwear. She continued to play with this idea to create an all-white, eccentric look that is unique, and innovative and showcases her skills and personal style.