Jenn Cole, a Successful Entrepreneur and Fashion Designer of more than two decades, is no stranger to the world of Bridal Fashion. A Fashion Pioneer, she opened the doors to the first black owned Bridal Salon and Atelier in Mississippi where she also produced Bridal and Fashion Shows. A breath of fresh air in NYC, Jenn honed her craft through study at The Art Institute of New York City and her work at the Historical Library of the Iconic Ralph Lauren. She now couples her passion for design with her unrivaled ability to create bespoke pieces that bring every bride’s vision to life.
In her Debut Collection, Jenn Cole marries fine styling and sleek silhouettes to create a line of ready-to-wear gowns full feminine flair. Weaving classic and contemporary elements with, playful lace and popping accents, she puts a refreshing spin on simplistic designs that flatter brides on their special day. Jenn pampers brides as she partners with them to create a bespoke wedding day look and a service experience fit for royalty.
THE BEGINNING
Jenn Cole’s lifelong dream of becoming a NY fashion designer began when she was a young girl watching her mother sew to care for her and her six siblings. Jenn started sewing at the age of twelve and followed fashion throughout her life. She operated a successful Bridal & Formalwear Design and Tailoring business in Mississippi for 14 years while raising two young sons but soon, her ambition outgrew her environment.
With her sons off to college, Jenn set out to create the life she always envisioned. Inspired by Coco Chanel and fueled by a determination to live out the dream her mother could not, Jenn traded her comfortable life in Mississippi for the dorms of a NYC Fashion School. In 2010, she boarded a plane for the first time and landed in New York with her faith, $3000 and the fortitude to make it. Jenn believes her love for designing makes her good at what she does. For Jenn Cole, designing is not just a job. It’s her passion, her calling. It’s her whole life.
New York City
In 2017 Jenn managed to finish her first Bridal Collection. She launched the collection along with her new website in July 2018, www.jenncole.design. In 2019 JennCole Designs was awarded ‘The Knot Best Of Weddings 2020” with “The Knot NY” and was also featured in The Knot NY Wedding Magazine 6 times and will be in the magazine 6 times for 2020. Jenn has been featured by IAW, International Association of Women, and awarded a 2019/2020 Influencer for her business and community. JennCole Designs is also a part of one of the biggest bridal shows in NY, “The Wedding Salon Bridal Showcase” for New York.
Afrika
Jenn has partnered with “The Taste of Afrika” as Director of Fashion and Modeling, www.thetasteofafrika.com. The Taste of Afrika is a movement to unite the music, arts and fashion industry globally as a whole, creating a legacy for the Entertainment Industry and the Afrikan Culture. Jenn will be training young Afrikan women in fashion and modeling on an international level, uniting Afrikan and American styles to create something unique. She will be mentoring them to believe in themselves regardless of their background, color of their skin or body structure and teaching them to take their craft and create a business for themselves and jobs for others. It is a passion for Jenn to teach and groom young women that dreams do come true regardless of the obstacles we face as women of color. We must Dream, Rise and Lead above the circumstances!