Jason Bolden Wants The Fashion Industry To Speak Up: “If You See Something, Say Something”
Jason Bolden is just what the fashion industry needs.
Do you remember Alicia Keys hosting the Grammys, Yara Shahidi in her ray of sunshine Carolina Herrera dress at the Golden Globes, or Cynthia Erivo in her angelic custom Versace gown for the Oscars?
Yep, Bolden is responsible for all of those moments.
We could be here for the next month running down the list of red carpet magic he has created—Janet Mock, Serena Williams, and Trevor Noah come to mind—but he extended his reqach to viewers at home with his hit Netflix show, Styling Hollywood, which follows his joint styling business, JSN Studio, with his husband and interior designer Adair Curtis.
But to Bolden, he understands that using his platform is not just about the clothes, but standing up for what is right.
As we’ve seen the deaths of Ahmaud Arbury, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd spark the call for change and shed light to the complacency and racism seen across America, the fashion industry is reacting.
From the creation of the Black Fashion and Beauty Council intended to support Black creatives, which Bolden is a board member of, to the 15 Percent Pledge, many are on a mission to hold fashion accountable.
Bolden virtually sat down with Tommy Atkins of Hearst Black Culture to discuss his views on activism within the industry, the power of speaking up, and being ready for justice and equality.
Jason Bolden is an American entrepreneur; a creative director, fashion stylist and interior designer widely regarded for his clean aesthetic and elegant approach to style and living.
