Gayla Bentley Fashion Shark Tank Update
Women's Apparel
Fell ThroughNow:Out of BusinessFashion & BeautySeason 1, Episode 9Houston, TXby Gayla BentleyWebsite
What Happened to Gayla Bentley Fashion After Shark Tank
Is Gayla Bentley Fashion still in business? No — the company has shut down.
- Deal closed: $250,000 for 50% equity with Daymond John and Barbara Corcoran, contingent on gaining a retail deal
- Clothing in boutiques and selected Neiman Marcus stores in 23 states, Canada, and the UK by 2016
- Business affected by Hurricane Harvey in 2017; founder pivoted to consulting
- As of July 2021, consulting with Fortune 500 companies on personal and professional style
Last verified Apr 5, 2026. Web-confirmed sources.
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The Gayla Bentley Fashion Shark Tank Pitch
Gayla Bentley of Houston, TX pitched Gayla Bentley Fashion on Shark Tank Season 1, Episode 9, which aired Tuesday, October 13, 2009, asking for $250,000 for 20% of the company — a $1.3M valuation.
Barbara Corcoran and Daymond John teamed up and agreed to invest $250,000 for 50% equity, valuing the company at $500,000. The deal fell through after the show. Deal was never fully signed; Daymond John later said they never saw her after the show.
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Pitch Details
- Aired
- S1E9Oct 13, 2009
- Ask
- $250,000for 20%
- Ask Valuation
- $1.3M
Deal Terms
Terms agreed on air. The deal did not close.
- Amount
- $250,000
- Equity
- 50%
- Valuation
- $500,000
Barbara Corcoran
Daymond John