Designer: Jonathan Simkhai
Designer: Jonathan Simkhai
At Jejune Magazine, we like designers that are at the forefront of fashion but support a cause. Fashion Designer, Jonathan Simkhai defines that role. As a 2015 winner of the prestigious CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, Jonathan Simkhai continues to redefine ready-to-wear in a luxurious way for women. Jonathan launched his brand in 2010. Based in New York, Jonathan Simkhai launched his label after years of experience as a buyer and merchandiser. He studied his craft at Parsons School of Design and the Fashion Institute of Technology.
The t-shirt below is a charity donation that the designer is in connection with, Swing Left: https://swingleft.org. Swing Left is an organization that supports the swing parties that could have a huge impact in the determination of the House votes coming up this year. It's a progressive stance to stop the takeover of the Republican party. This vote is imperative, it will determine a lot in years to come. Help support this cause! All proceeds of sales from this t-shirt, goes to the Swing Left organization: https://jonathansimkhai.com/products/feminist-af-tee
Written by Alison Hernon, Fashion Director, Jejune Magazine
Check out Jonathan Simkhai's collection: https://jonathansimkhai.com
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