Erica Davies, a Welsh native, graduated from London's prestigious Central St. Martins College of Art and Design in 1995, has worked with renowned designers since her graduation. Having an opportunity to move to New York, Erica joined Marc Jacobs, where she freelance designed for the Marc Jacobs Two C label for his Japanese license.

In 1997, designer Richard Tyler selected Erica to collaborate on the Byblos women's label, as well as Tyler's own signature collection. Over the next three years Erica built a lasting relationship with her mentor Richard Tyler. I

n 2000 Erica was picked to join MaxMara on multiple collections (Sportmax & Max & Co.) as well as (BCBG MaxAzria). Erica's two year stay with MaxAzria had allowed her the benefit of many successful New York runway shows, which all resulted in rave reviews.By 2002, Erica was persuaded by her mentor Richard Tyler to once again come back to Los Angeles to work on his new collection Tyler, a more youthful diffusion line which was heavily influenced by Erica's personnel eclectic style. Tyler received enthusiastic praise for this hip new collection and Erica was beginning to feel her own opportunity had come.

In 2003 Erica Davies founded her own eponymous collection, “davies”(contemporary). In fall erica davies launched her new collection of luxurious dresses under her new label “erica davies” . This collection of luxurious dresses continues today while she maintains her passion for design of the development collection.