The designer is a clothing designer based in New York. His passion for fashion began long before he decided to pursue a career as a designer. Simkhai started to develop a discerning eye for fashion while bonding with his mother in department stores and assisting his girlfriends with their shopping. He is recognized for his portrayal as himself in the 2018 film Ocean's Eight and for producing and appearing in the 2016 TV series The Fashion Fund.
Family
The designer grew up with three siblings, and his parents are Osrich Simkhai and Marvis Olsen. Simkhai is openly gay and married to TJ Allers, a fashion publicist, in 2017. They married in Bridgehampton, New York.
New Beginnings and Career
His passion for fashion began when he was 14 years old and was given a chance to work as an assistant buyer at a small shop. Jonathan was immediately elevated to buyer and merchandiser for the boutique after only just a few months. He dealt directly with clients while working in a retail setting, understanding exactly what they desired in a garment and what made them feel attractive. By developing his expertise in buying and merchandising, Jonathan Simkhai has developed into the designer he is today. After graduating from high school, Jonathan went on to Parsons and the Apparel Institute of Technology, polishing his talents as a designer and working for his family's apparel manufacturing business. He was given a chance to put his expertise to the test and produce a product while he was there. Jonathan studied merchandising, specs, fabric sourcing, production, and marketing for two years. Simkhai devotes the majority of his time to reviving traditional styles and honing his grasp of the needs of his customers.
Personal Collection
Simkhai debuted his eponymous collection in 2010, certain that he had all the tools he required to create his own label. He presented his take on smart clothing for the modern, global woman. His collection is full of ambiguity, blurring the lines between gender in clothing and sexuality. Simkhai's collection is inspired by men's fashion trends and incorporates gorgeous textiles such as cashmere, wool, cotton, and silk. He displays classic styles transformed into sexy and feminine outlines Simkhai earned the CFDA Vogue Fashion Fund Award in 2015, allowing him to extend his business internationally and into other categories. Simkhai has broadened his product line since 2010, producing denim and swimwear and collaborating with Carbon38 and Reebok on capsule collections. Simkhai is available in more than 200 stores in 40 countries. The designer's first retail store, which sells all categories and capsule collections, debuted in July of 2018. He moved his headquarters to Los Angeles, California, in 2018, where he now has a multi-level atelier and store. His first retail shopping destination is located at his headquarters, and it features ready-to-wear, custom designs, and special collaborations.
Net Worth
The designer has a net worth of $3 million and a salary of over $200 thousand dollars a year. His net worth grew as a result of his fame as a fashion designer and actor.
Jonathan Simkhai is a New York fashion designer.
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