Jeremy Scott's Journey to Fashion Iconography
Born in Kansas City, Missouri, Jeremy Scott set his sights on revolutionizing the fashion and design world. In 1996, he graduated from the Pratt Institute with a degree in Fashion Design and promptly relocated to Paris, where he debuted his eponymous Jeremy Scott brand in a highly anticipated presentation in 1997. Over the next five years, Scott launched the modeling career of Devon Aoki, collaborated with Christian Louboutin and Stephen Jones on accessories for his runway shows, received accolades from Karl Lagerfeld, and was awarded the 1996 and 1997 Venus de la Mode Award for Best New Designer.
In 1999, Scott was nominated for Best Young Designer by the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA). This was just the beginning of his illustrious career, as he continued to make a name for himself in the fashion industry.
In 2002, Scott returned to the United States, making Los Angeles his home and the City of Angels has been a constant source of inspiration for his work ever since. Over the years, his iconic designs have been embraced by a wide range of musical talent, including A$AP Rocky, Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Björk, Cardi B, Dua Lipa, Gwen Stefani, Kacey Musgraves, Katy Perry, Lizzo, Madonna, Maluma, Miley Cyrus, Nicki Minaj, Rihanna, and Rosalía.
Scott's designs have also been worn by numerous celebrities on the red carpet, including Evan Rachel Wood, Priyanka Chopra, Cynthia Erivo, and Zendaya. In addition, his work was featured in the 2019 "Camp" Costume Institute Exhibit curated by Head Curator of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Andrew Bolton and Gala hosted by renowned Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour.
As a pop icon himself, Scott has created a powerful fashion sensibility recognized around the world. In 2002, he announced a partnership with Adidas, launching the Jeremy Scott for Adidas collection of apparel and footwear in 2008, with campaigns starring Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj. In 2006, he began his long-standing relationship with Longchamp, releasing a signature printed "Le Pliage" bag each season.
In 2010 and 2011, Scott created two series of watches for Swatch, which were heralded by a large-scale billboard in Times Square. In 2012, he debuted a limited-edition Smart Car redesigned with his signature wings. In October 2013, Scott was named the Creative Director of the Italian luxury brand, Moschino.
During his tenure at Moschino, Scott has introduced memorable collaborations with Mattel's Barbie, H&M, Sephora, Candy Crush, Ciroc, Magnum Ice Cream, and in 2015, he redesigned MTV's iconic Moonman award for the annual Video Music Awards.
In 2014, Rizzoli published the Jeremy Scott monograph chronicling his illustrious multi-faceted career. On September 18, 2015, Jeremy Scott, The People's Designer documentary film was released in theaters and on Netflix to global acclaim.
