Azéde Jean-Pierre is a Haitian-American[1] fashion designer.

Biography

Jean-Pierre was born in Pestel, Haiti and emigrated to the United States at the age of six, where she grew up in Atlanta, Georgia and attended Savannah College of Art and Design.[1][2]

Career

Jean-Pierre debuted her line in 2012.[3] She is most-known for designing outfits for Michelle Obama and for her Essence Magazine cover.[4] Jean-Pierre has also had designs worn by Naomi Campbell, Solange Knowles, and Lady Gaga.[5]

In 2016, Jean-Pierre has appeared in the Forbes 30 Under 30.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 Sternlicht, Alexandra, ed. (31 July 2018). "Haitian-American Designer-Philanthropist: How Azede Jean-Pierre Succeeds Through Hybridization". Forbes. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
  2. 1 2 Staff, ed. (20 May 2016). "Forbes' 30 under 30 Caribbean". News Americas Now. Retrieved 17 February 2017.
  3. ↑ Staff (ed.). "2016 30 Under 30: Art & Style". Forbes. Retrieved 17 February 2017.
  4. ↑ Vaughn, Kenya, ed. (12 November 2015). "Saint Louis Fashion Week's extreme makeover". St. Louis American. Retrieved 17 February 2017.
  5. ↑ Emmack, Isabella, ed. (15 July 2016). "Generation Next: The Challengers, The Game Changers, The Disruptors, and The Rebels". ELLE. Retrieved 17 February 2017.


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