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Kerby Jean-Raymond departs from Reebok

Kerby Jean-Raymond, founder and creative director of Pyer Moss, has said that he will be stepping down from his role as global creative director at Reebok, effective March 1. Jean-Raymond joined Reebok in 2017, and during his tenure he led the creative team in unifying the brand’s direction, resulting in significant growth among key categories....

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Pyer Moss Couture show postponed

If you were patiently waiting for Kerby Jean-Raymond to debut Pyer Moss Couture yesterday from New York as part of Paris Couture Week, you will have to wait a little longer as heavy, persistent rain forced the designer to postpone. Jean-Raymond, a guest designer of the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture this season, chose to showcase his...

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Reebok unveils first look at Kerby Jean-Raymond’s brand direction

Sportswear brand Reebok has teased the first look at the refreshed brand creative director under Kerby Jean-Raymond with a new film. The Pyer Moss designer was named vice president of creative direction for Reebok in September 2020 and has been providing creative leadership across all design disciplines, explained the sport’s brand. One of his...

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CFDA announces award 2020 winners

The 2020 CFDA Awards were originally scheduled for June 8, but due to the coronavirus pandemic, the awards show was delayed indefinitely. By the glory of the 21st century, the CFDA Awards took on a virtual approach this year as most other things fashion have, including New York Fashion Week currently taking place. Today, the CFDA announced this...

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Kerby Jean-Raymond partners with Kering on new venture

American fashion designer Kerby Jean-Raymond, founder of Pyer Moss, has announced a new venture with French luxury conglomerate, Kering. The new platform, Your Friends in New York is designed to “empower the next generation of innovators,” according to the press release and is a venture that goes beyond fashion. Your Friends in New York (YFINY)...

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African-American culture shines in praised Pyer Moss NYFW show

Kerby Jean-Raymond, Pyer Moss designer, shut down historic Kings Theatre during New York Fashion Week. His Spring / Summer 2020 collection is dedicated to African-American culture, spurred on by a musical tribute to "original soul sister" Rosetta Tharpe. The American-Haitian designer had a packed-out audience of 3,000 fashionistas, including...

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Panel discussion: How Pyer Moss' SS20 collection has an important social message

During a live panel discussion debate the Pyer Moss Spring / Summer 2020 show in New York Fashion Week. The panel includes fashion and culture writer Bella Gladman, artist Rosa-Johan Uddoh, and freelance stylist and broadcaster Darkwah Kyei-Darkwah. The experts touch on the importance of Kerby Jean-Raymond's work with Pyer Moss' newest...

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CFDA announces Virgil Abloh and others as new board members

The Council of Fashion Designers of America—also known as the CFDA—announced with chairman Tom Ford on Sept. 2 that it has welcomed Virgil Abloh, Maria Cornejo, Kerby Jean-Raymond, and Carly Cushnie as its newest members of its Board of Directors. These designers join others already on the board, which include Prabal Gurung, Tommy Hilfiger, and...