Overview

Tina Knowles (born Célestine Ann Beyincé, January 4, 1954) is an American businesswoman and fashion designer best known for founding the clothing labels House of Deréon and Miss Tina by Tina Knowles. She gained public recognition both for her work in fashion and costume design and for being the mother of performers Beyoncé and Solange Knowles. Her career has combined design, styling, entrepreneurship and public advocacy.

Career and design work

Knowles built a reputation designing performance wardrobes, custom stage costumes and ready-to-wear collections. Early in her career she worked as a stylist and cosmetologist and later translated that experience into fashion lines and collaborations. In 2006 she launched House of Deréon with her daughter, a label that blended vintage and contemporary influences and aimed to reflect multi-generational style. She has also offered collections under the Miss Tina brand and provided wardrobe direction for musical acts, including work with the group Destiny's Child, which was managed by her then-husband.

Background and personal life

Born in Texas and raised in a family of Creole heritage, Knowles moved into fashion and beauty professions at a young age. She was married to music manager Mathew Knowles for several decades; the couple divorced in 2011. In 2015 she married actor Richard Lawson. As the parent of two prominent musicians, she has often appeared publicly in support of their projects and collaborated with them on creative ventures.

Impact, philanthropy and public role

Beyond commerce, Knowles has been active in charitable efforts and public causes, supporting education, disaster relief and community programs. Her visibility as a designer and celebrity parent has made her a frequent commentator on style, entrepreneurship and family life in interviews and documentaries. She has used her platform to mentor emerging designers and to highlight small-business opportunities in fashion and beauty.

Notable facts and distinctions

  • Founder or co‑founder of House of Deréon and Miss Tina, brands that emphasize family, heritage and practical glamour.
  • Worked as a costume designer and stylist for high-profile stage productions and recording artists.
  • Mother of internationally known recording artists Beyoncé and Solange, which shaped her public profile.
  • Associated with the rise of Destiny's Child early in the group's career through family and professional ties to management and styling (Destiny's Child).

While Tina Knowles is often described in headlines for her family connections, her career as a designer and entrepreneur stands on its own: she created marketable fashion labels, influenced stage aesthetics for pop and R&B performers, and remains a visible figure in conversations about business, creativity and community work.