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United States Jason Bolden has established himself as a prominent American entrepreneur, creative director, and fashion stylist, recognized for his clean aesthetic and elegant approach to fashion and interior design.
JCPenney partnered with celebrity stylist Jason Bolden to reimagine collections for their J. Ferrar and Worthington private labels, making everyday luxury styles accessible. This marked JCPenney's first-ever stylist collaboration.
UGG engaged celebrity stylist Jason Bolden to style client, actress, and DJ Ella Balinska in the five colorways of the brand's new GoldenGlow sandal.
Celebrity stylist Jason Bolden collaborated with the accessories brand 8 Other Reasons to launch a new jewelry collection.
Range Media Partners signed stylist Jason Bolden and interior designer Adair Curtis, who are known for starring in Netflix's 'Styling Hollywood'.
Jason Bolden designed a shoe collection in collaboration with the Brazilian brand Schutz.
Bolden released a line of sunglasses under his JSN Studio brand name.
Jason Bolden styled Taylor Zakhar Perez for the Lacoste underwear ad campaign in January 2025.
Jason Bolden and designer Zac Posen headlined a virtual training program aimed at engaging and empowering diverse youth interested in the fashion business, sponsored by New York Fashion Week.
Born on February 27, 1982, in St. Louis, Missouri, Jason Bolden initially pursued pre-medical studies at Northwestern University with aspirations of becoming an OBGYN. A shift in career path led him to the Art Institute of Chicago, where he developed a passion for fashion. His early career involved retail positions at luxury brands such as Cynthia Rowley, Nicole Miller, Louis Vuitton, Chloé, Gucci, and Oscar de la Renta, where he began building a client base. After relocating to New York City, Bolden co-founded The Garment Room, a vintage clothing store in SoHo, which attracted designers like Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren seeking inspiration for their collections.
Bolden’s career as a celebrity stylist began to flourish in the early 2010s, significantly influenced by Gabrielle Union and Taraji P. Henson, who encouraged him to pursue styling full-time. He has since become known for his work with a range of high-profile clients, including Yara Shahidi, Mindy Kaling, Ava DuVernay, Michael B. Jordan, Vanessa Hudgens, and Cynthia Erivo. Bolden’s styling is characterized by its casual luxury, often planning outfits within a week and selecting jewelry on the day of an event. In 2025, The Hollywood Reporter named him Stylist of the Year, specifically acknowledging his collaboration with Cynthia Erivo for the promotion of the film “Wicked,” an effort that was noted for defining and elevating red carpet method dressing.
Beyond styling, Bolden is an entrepreneur, co-founding JSN Studio with his husband, interior designer Adair Curtis. This multi-disciplined creative studio works on residential and commercial interior design, luxury staging, and product design. Together, Bolden and Curtis starred in the Netflix show “Styling Hollywood,” which highlighted their professional and personal lives as a Black gay married couple, breaking barriers and promoting visibility for diverse talent in luxury industries. Bolden has also been involved in initiatives to promote diversity and inclusion within the fashion industry, including being a board member of the Black Fashion and Beauty Council and participating in virtual training programs for diverse youth.
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