Since Stella Jean, the Italian-Haitian designer, first sent her bold clothes down the runway, in 2013, she’s garnered fans such as Suzy Menkes and Giorgio Armani. Known for pairing loud, colorful patterns with feminine tailoring, she is also a vocal advocate for Black designers in Milan and a champion of sustainably sourced fabrics. Jean’s days are booked and busy. Here, she details how she gets ready before embarking on the day.
When do you start getting ready?
I wake up around six and get up around seven.
