Fashion’s Rising Stars: 6 Innovative and Fresh Designers to Watch

When first lady Michelle Obama wore a custom blue Azede Jean-Pierre (@Azede) frock for a magazine cover, it was clear that the young American designer was the one to watch in the fashion industry.

Making her New York Fashion Week debut last year, Jean-Pierre‘s namesake collection has caught the attention of many celebrities, including fashionista Solange. With former work experience at Ralph Rucci and Ohne Titel, this Atlanta-bred designer with Haitian roots is sure to be on the radar of fashion insiders for a long time.