Dawn E Smart

As President and CEO, Dawn Smart acquired Dore Designs in 2007, having been a sales representative for the company since 1999. She applies a deep background in sewing construction and the ballroom dance industry to lead the couture brand. She holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Her professional life is deeply embedded in the world of ballroom dance and high fashion. An interest in iconic apparel brands like Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger suggests a personal passion for design that mirrors her companys focus on creating exquisite, high-end gowns for performers and special events.

Under her ownership, the companys gowns have been featured on "So You Think You Can Dance, " "Dancing with the Stars, " and worn by athletes in the Olympics.