WALISH GOOSHE PRESS
*Philadelphia Style Trends list April 2008 issue bottom of page 115.
*Three page write up in Premiere Magazine Spring 2008 Quarterly issue.
*The Washington Post News Paper write up July 2008.
*Received a full page write up in the Baltimore AFRO Times April 12, 2008- April 18, 2008 issue.
*Appeared on the CW Philly morning news April 2008, talking about the latest fashion trends of the Fall/Winter seasons with host Natasha Brown.
*Guest on The Philadelphia Good Day show with Sheinelle Jones July 2009, talking about Walish Gooshe Spring/Summer 2009 collection runway show in Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia PA.
*Winner of “Who Are You Wearing” hit reality show on the TLC network. The one hour episode aired on National Television Oct 21st 2008. Winning the challenge included dressing Professional boxer Layla Ali for the Red Carpet.
GREG GATEN TAYLOR BIO
Greg Gaten Taylor is the owner of Walish Gooshe, a women's ready-to-wear clothing line, established in the spring of 2004. At the age of 19, designer Gregory Gaten Taylor was attending the Art Institute of Philadelphia. After several years of hard work researching, networking, freelancing, and designing, Taylor exhibited his first line in Philadelphia during the summer of 2007 to rave reviews. Walish Gooshe has been featured on the CW Philly network, Fox 5 news, PH magazine, Philadelphia Style magazine on the trends watch (April 2008 issue), and much more.
A Washington DC native, Mr. Taylor always wanted to be a fashion designer. Although he enrolled at the Art Institute as a fashion marketing major, he so enjoyed the sewing classes he took to perfect his craftsmanship, that he decided to switch gears and dedicate himself to becoming a quality fashion designer. Greg Taylor dressed many celebrities such as Laila Ali, Sheinelle Jones, Angela Russell, and many more.
Inspired by his mother's and immediate family's personal style – Taylor describes it as "classy and sophisticated" - his first line showed in July 2007 at the German Society of Philadelphia. His line featured reversible shift dresses with conservative prints and a blue theme. There was a great critical response, leaving people amazed by the talent of such a young man. You can find his designs at several stores in the Philadelphia area: Joan Shepp, Showroom 77, Echo Chic, and Trunk show Boutique.
After its initial success, Gregory Gaten Taylor's label continues to thrive. Visit
www.walishgooshe.com to view the 2008 Spring collection and photos from last year’s fashion show featuring America’s Next Top Model winner, Naima Mora. Greg was A winner on the new hit reality TV show “WHO ARE YOU WEARING” on the TLC network in Sept 2008 dressing Laila Ali for a red carpet appearance. In July The highly anticipated 2009 line will leave you in awe. This special affair will fulfill the cravings of any modern and stylish fashion addict. You never know who may show up. Come join us, and toast to another flourishing year of WALISH GOOSHE!
"If today was my last day alive I would hope that people would remember me as a go-getter and multi talented."
-Gregory Taylor, Jr.
Creator and Designer of Walish Gooshe
STORE LOCATIONS
Joan Shepp
1616 Walnut St.
Philadelphia PA
Showroom77
1520 Kater St
Philadelphia PA
Totally Posh Boutique
4203 Main St.
Philadelphia, PA 19127
Tip Toe
2027 Walnut St
Philadelphia PA
Walish Gooshe
2120 E. Westmoreland St.
Philadelphia PA
Contact
Phone: 215 - 425 - 3545
Website:
www.walishgooshe.com
Email: info@walishgooshe.com
Mailing Address:
3245 Amber St. #19
Philadelphia, PA 19134
