“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
"There are two ways of looking at life: as if nothing is a miracle, the other as if everything is a miracle .... I like to live my life and surround myself with people who believe the later. Jes is an amazing friend and inspiration. She brings positive beautiful energy to everyone around her and to every design she creates. It why I LOVE wearing her fabulous pieces! "
— Tracey Vincel, Physical Therapist, Pain Management Specialist and owner of KIMA Wellness
"Jes Wade is my go to for important events in my life. When I have an award ceremony, speaking engagement or event in NYC, London, Paris or Rwanda I always wear the Jes Wade collection. Not only does she dress me but she has also partnered with us to host events and design products to support our documentary film projects over the years."
— MICHELE MITCHELL, Film Producer and Director, Founder Film At 11
Michele Mitchell was awarded a Murrow for her documentary Haiti: Where Did The Money Go? Here (right to left) Michele is wearing the Gold Chain Maille Racer Tank in Pale Pink, Sinem is wearing the Cross Front Couture Lace Hipster Dress and Geraldine is wearing the Leather Strap One Shoulder Drape Top.
Aviva Drescher is an active Philanthropist and National Spokesperson for One Step Ahead Foundation. As a cast member of RHONY she has used her publicity to champion confidence, courage and self-esteem for amputees. Here she wears the Chain Maille Long Sleeve Stretch Corset, White Eight Part Pants and Stack Crystal and Wire Necklace.
HER LATIN ROOTS FUEL HER PASSION FOR LIFE, YAZ HERNANDEZ HAS AN ACTIVE SOCIAL AND TRAVEL CALENDAR FULL OF PHILANTHROPIC ENDEVOURS IN THE OLD AND NEW AMERICAS. Here she wears our leather strap scoopneck cuff tee with our eight part boot cut satin pants.
“You have just gained your best admirer! I am crazy about your clothes and will make sure that more people know about your work. Thanks again for opening your home and atelier to the Couture Council and look forward to receiving my pant and the first piece of many to come. Xoxo”
— Yaz Hernandez, Philanthropist, Chairman of the The Couture Council and patron of Latin arts
"I wear your tops and dresses so often I feel like I owe you back pay!"
— Jamie
"Your sophisticated and elegant aesthetic always shines through. Thank you for this perfect jewel of a dress."
— Jennifer Gardner Trulson, Author of "Where You Left Me" and
Founder of the Douglas B. Gardner Foundation
“I love fashion and I have never seen such rich textures and fabrics. Love, love, love!”
— Lisa
“The silver ‘warrior princess’ top, which I wore yesterday at the Midsummer Night’s Dream show+after-party, was admired by none other than Julie Taymor — “it looks like chain-mail... gorgeous!” I cannot tell you how many people raved about it — among them, the modelesque Okwui Okpokwasili, who plays Hippolyta — and the ‘ingénue’ (truly) Lilly Englert (Hermia) asked whether I was an actress... The top is positively MAGICAL!!! With Jes Wade clothes who needs plastic surgery??”
— C
A best selling author, Danielle's first book Falling Through The Earth: A Memoir was a NYTimes top 10 book of 2006. The press describes her newest series as a meeting between James Bond, Raiders of the Lost Arc and The Da Vinci Code. Angelology was a NYTimes bestseller and is being made into a feature film. Angelopolis, the second book in the series, was published in 2013. Prepping for her book party Danielle is wearing the draped hood top, crystal ribbon necklace, fur shrug and lace mini.
“I had been thinking about what I wanted to wear for ACT II, my Cabaret performance at 54 Below, and Jes made all my desires a reality — I knew I wanted sequins and something short and fitted but the biggest priority was something I could move and dance in. The dress was the perfect thrill to perform in. It has now become a staple in my wardrobe.”
A career on Wall Street, a partner at Goldman Sachs and a passion for performing Cabaret, Stacy Polley is an advocate for the next generation of women in finance.
Her interest in performing arts has led her to take seats on the boards of the New Victory Theater and the New York City Center. “It’s important to have passion in your life – it makes you more well-rounded. This is what truly gives you balance.” Here Stacy Polley wears the Banded Chiffon V-Neck Dress in black and gunmetal sequins.