✓ Got a deal Status unconfirmed Season 1, Ep. 9 💄 Fashion & Beauty

Gayla Bentley Fashion on Shark Tank

Gayla Bentley Fashion designs apparel for plus-size women. The line focuses on stylish, well-fitting clothing for women who often find limited fashionable options in larger sizes at mainstream retailers and department stores.

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⏱ Gayla Bentley Fashion in 30 seconds

The ask$250K for 20%Valued at $1.25M
In the tankDeal: $250K for 50%With Barbara and Daymond
After the showNot confirmedNo public record either way
TodayStatus unconfirmed

Gayla Bentley Fashion Shark Tank deal

Asked for: $250,000 for 20%
Asking valuation: $1.25M
Result: Deal
Final deal: $250,000 for 50%
Deal valuation: $500K
Sharks: Barbara Corcoran, Daymond John
Founders: Gayla Bentley
From: Houston, TX
Aired: Oct 13, 2009

Asked

$1.25M

Got

$500K

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The pitch

Gayla Bentley from Houston, TX pitched Gayla Bentley Fashion in Shark Tank Season 1, Episode 9 (aired Oct 13, 2009). They asked for $250,000 in exchange for 20% equity, valuing the business at $1.25M. The entrepreneurs walked away with a deal from Barbara Corcoran and Daymond John: $250,000 for 50%. That put the final valuation at $500K, 60% below what they originally asked for.

What happened to Gayla Bentley Fashion after Shark Tank?

Status unconfirmed Last checked November 1, 2026

Our checks

Nov 1, 2026: Removed the link to the company's website because the website's home page is gone.

We couldn't confirm whether Gayla Bentley Fashion is still operating. Its website did not respond at our last check (November 2026). Readers can share updates in the reviews.

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Frequently asked questions

Did Gayla Bentley Fashion get a deal on Shark Tank?

Yes. Gayla Bentley Fashion got a deal with Barbara Corcoran and Daymond John for $250,000 and 50% equity.

Which Shark invested in Gayla Bentley Fashion?

Barbara Corcoran and Daymond John invested in Gayla Bentley Fashion on Season 1 of Shark Tank. Note that some on-air deals change or fall through during due diligence.

Is Gayla Bentley Fashion still in business?

We couldn't confirm whether Gayla Bentley Fashion is still operating. Its website did not respond at our last check (November 2026). Readers can share updates in the reviews.

What season and episode was Gayla Bentley Fashion on Shark Tank?

Gayla Bentley Fashion appeared in Season 1, Episode 9, which first aired on October 13, 2009.

Where can I buy Gayla Bentley Fashion?

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What was Gayla Bentley Fashion's valuation on Shark Tank?

The founders valued Gayla Bentley Fashion at $1,250,000 when they entered the Tank, and the final deal valued it at $500,000.