'I realized that what would set me apart in fashion was my story, and that I could channel my grief to create something unique and uplifting,' says Haitian-Italian designer Stella Jean.
's designs have attracted the attention of Armani and Louboutin and been worn by the likes of Beyoncé, Rihanna and Zendaya. But the Haitian-Italian fashion designer's talents go beyond a knack for juxtaposing fabrics and lie within her ability to bridge cultural divides through her creations. Because Stella Jean's designs are much more than articles of clothing: there is a story woven into each piece.
“I realized that what would set me apart in fashion was my story, and that I could channel my grief to create something unique and uplifting,” she says. Jean took sober, button-down shirts from her father’s closet and mixed them with bright, Creole fabrics.“My inspiration was born from this idea of mixing a western aesthetic – striped shirts, sartorial lines, trench coats and blazers – with the chromatic colors of the Global South.
to take part in an ethical fashion program, an ambitious project that connects artisans in marginalized communities with global lifestyle brands. The program works to create employment opportunities for local makers while bolstering their skillsets and paving the path for long-term growth.
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