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Lael Osness (born February 16, 1987) is a Canadian-American fashion designer and founder of the luxury accessories label Lael Osness, known for her conceptual approach and innovative couture fabric treatments, particularly in bespoke gloves..https://www.laelosness.com/

Early Life and Education

Osness was born in North Dakota and moved to Calgary, Alberta, at age one. She began sewing at seven while living in Olympia, Washington. Osness attended St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota, where she studied Vocal Performance and Art on a scholarship. She later studied Fashion Design at Parsons The New School for Design in New York City.

Career

While at Parsons, Osness interned for Aly Hilfiger and Nary Manivong at their women’s brand NAHM, and assisted at Asher Levine’s studio, contributing to projects for artists including Lady Gaga. {{cite web | url=https://lamaisongaga.com/post/181548658777/fashion-credits-enigma-residency-show-lady-gaga | title=Fashion Credits: "Enigma" Residency Show | work=Tumblr }}. After graduating, she worked as an assistant designer and product developer and built costumes for various dance and performance companies.

Osness later relocated to Los Angeles, establishing herself as a bespoke designer and fabricator. She has created custom looks for clients such as Madonna, Halsey, Blackpink’s Lisa, Tate McRae, Sabrina Carpenter, Poppy, Usher, Migos, 2 Chainz, Taylor Swift, Mariah Carey, Fifth Harmony, Kali Uchis, Jessie J, Katy Perry, Fletcher, and Lady Gaga {{cite web | url=https://fashionista.com/2025/01/tate-mcrae-sports-car-fashion-stylist-interview | title=Tate McRae's Stylist on Transforming the Pop Star into a 'Supermodel' for Her 'Sports Car' Video | date=27 January 2025 }}. Her work has appeared in campaigns for brands like MAC Cosmetics and Grand Marnier, as well as in productions for the Geffen Playhouse and the LA Philharmonic.

A career highlight includes designing silk taffeta and mesh gloves for Grimes at the 2018 Met Gala. In 2020, Osness launched her luxury bespoke glove and accessories brand, based and manufactured in Los Angeles. She continues to work between Los Angeles and New York City.https://www.laelosness.com/

Recognition

Osness’s designs have been featured in publications such as Metal Magazine, V Magazine, Vanity Fair, Coveteur, Fashionista, Elle Mexico, T Magazine, Purple Magazine, Grazia, Vogue Singapore, and Vogue Digital https://www.laelosness.com/ {{cite web | url=https://fashionista.com/2025/01/tate-mcrae-sports-car-fashion-stylist-interview | title=Tate McRae's Stylist on Transforming the Pop Star into a 'Supermodel' for Her 'Sports Car' Video | date=27 January 2025 }}