Azède Jean-Pierre is an American[1] fashion designer. She is the founder of the Azède Jean-Pierre label[2] and AJP Consulting.
Early life and education
editAzède Jean-Pierre grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. Her interest in fashion was supported by Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin, who provided her with a scholarship to the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD).[citation needed] Jean-Pierre also designed a dress for Franklin for the Mayor's Mask Ball during her junior year at SCAD[3]. She later attended the Institut Français de la Mode in Paris, earning a Master of Arts degree with a specialization in Knitwear.[citation needed]
Career
editLaunch of Azede Jean-Pierre label
editIn 2012, Jean-Pierre launched her eponymous label in New York,[4]. Her collections have been featured in publications Vogue,[5] InStyle,[6], Glamour,[7], WWD,[8] and Elle, and have been worn by Michelle Obama, Solange Knowles, Lady Gaga, Angie Harman Chelsea Leyland, Hannah Bronfman and Gabrielle Union.[9] In 2016, Forbes included Azède in their '30 Under 30' list, highlighting her designs and impact on the fashion industry.[10]
Jean-Pierre designed a custom dress for Michelle Obama for the cover of Essence magazine in 2012.[11] Additionally, she participated in Obama's Reach Higher 2020 initiative at the White House,[12] mentoring students in product development.[13]
Jean-Pierre collaborated with the singer songwriter Solange Knowles on a playlist[14] for her fashion show in 2014.[15] She had shows in the New York Fashion Week in 2014 and Paris Fashion Week in 2017, of which the latter was presented in collaboration with Shala Monroque.[16]
In 2017, Jean-Pierre began providing design and creative consulting services under AJP Consulting for various brands, including Gucci, Billy Reid, Intermix, and Pyer Moss.[citation needed]
Collaborations
editIn 2021 Jean-Pierre collaborated with Gucci, where she designed a capsule knitwear collection.[17] This collaboration involved working with cross-functional teams in New York and Milan and included a marketing campaign where Jean-Pierre involved collaborators such as "Atlanta" series writer/director Ibra Ake, three-time Grammy winner Wyclef Jean who developed an original song, and choreographer Fatima Robinson. The campaign featured models Alton Mason and Ebony Riley and supported the charity Core Response.[18]
Philanthropy and Mentorship
editJean-Pierre participated in Michelle Obama's Reach Higher initiative in 2020, where she mentored students in product development.[19] Her collaboration with Gucci include charitable components, such as donations to organizations supporting underrepresented communities. She has traveled to Haiti to work with and tour with native artisans.[20]
Awards and recognition
editJean-Pierre's work has earned her the accolades:
- Forbes 30 Under 30, Class of 2016[4]
- White House Reach Higher Educational Workshop Mentor, 2020[citation needed]
- NBAF Designer Extraordinaire Award, 2015[21]
- Harlem Fashion Row Design Icon Award[22]
- Glamour Women Changing the Future of Fashion[7]
- Style.com "Next Big Thing" 2015[6]
- National Black Art Festival's 2012 M. Jack Anderson Emerging Talent Award[23]
References
edit- ↑ Sternlicht, Alexandra, ed. (31 July 2018). "Haitian-American Designer-Philanthropist: How Azede Jean-Pierre Succeeds Through Hybridization". Forbes. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
- ↑ Nnadi, Chioma (2016-09-29). "Azede Jean-Pierre and Shala Monroque Bring French Caribbean Flair to Paris". Vogue. Retrieved 2026-07-01.
- ↑ Sternlicht, Alexandra. "Haitian-American Designer-Philanthropist: How Azede Jean-Pierre Succeeds Through Hybridization". Forbes. Retrieved 2026-07-01.
- 1 2 Staff (ed.). "2016 30 Under 30: Art & Style". Forbes. Retrieved 17 February 2017.
- ↑ Weiss, Zachary (2021-09-09). "Gucci Joins Forces with Azède Jean-Pierre to Debut "Azede Powered by Gucci"". Vogue. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
- 1 2 "Azede Jean-Pierre". Nneya Richards. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
- 1 2 Marshall, Alexandra (2014-02-14). "Six female designers who are changing the future of fashion". Glamour. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
- ↑ Wynne, Alex (2016-09-28). "Azede Jean-Pierre RTW Spring 2017". WWD. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
- ↑ "Gabrielle Union Instagram November 5, 2021". Star Style. 2021-11-05. Retrieved 2026-07-01.
- ↑ "Azede Jean-Pierre, 27 - 2016-10-12 - 2016 30 Under 30: Art & Style". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
- ↑ Vaughn, Kenya, ed. (12 November 2015). "Saint Louis Fashion Week's extreme makeover". St. Louis American. Retrieved 17 February 2017.
- ↑ Carlos, Marjon (2015-12-21). "What Does a Breakout Fashion Designer Wear to the White House Holiday Party?". Vogue. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
- ↑ Givhan, Robin (2014-10-09). "Michelle Obama and fashion designers show students the grit behind the glamour". The Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2026-07-01.
- ↑ "Solange Curates Soundtrack to Azede Jean-Pierre Runway Show". Essence. 2020-10-27. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
- ↑ "Steal Solange Knowles' Amazing Playlist From the Azede Jean-Pierre Runway Show". ELLE. 2014-09-10. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
- ↑ Nnadi, Chioma (2016-09-29). "Azede Jean-Pierre and Shala Monroque Bring French Caribbean Flair to Paris". Vogue. Retrieved 2026-07-01.
- ↑ Fequiere, Roxanne (2021-09-08). "The Return of Azède Jean-Pierre Is Powered by Gucci". Vogue. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
- ↑ Fequiere, Roxanne (2021-09-08). "The Return of Azède Jean-Pierre Is Powered by Gucci". Vogue. Retrieved 2026-07-01.
- ↑ Givhan, Robin (October 8, 2014). "Michelle Obama and fashion designers show students the grit behind the glamour". Washington Post.
- ↑ Carlos, Marjon (2017-03-03). "Designer Azede Jean-Pierre Shares Her Photo Diary From an Artisan Tour of Her Native Haiti". Vogue. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
- ↑ "Program". Fine Art + Fashion. Retrieved 2026-07-01.
- ↑ Tauer, Kristen (2015-09-12). "Harlem Fashion Row Hosts Style Awards and Spring 2016 Runway Show". WWD. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
- ↑ Pins, Safety (2011-09-02). "unripe design: azede jean-pierre". AFROPUNK. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
