Kerby Jean-Raymond is a Haitian-American fashion designer and activist, best known as the founder of the New York-based fashion label Pyer Moss. His work is acclaimed for its unique blend of high fashion aesthetics and social commentary, often addressing Black experiences, identity, and social justice issues in America.

Key Achievements and Career Highlights

• Founding Pyer Moss: Jean-Raymond launched Pyer Moss in 2013, naming it after his late mother. The brand gained significant attention in 2015 when its Spring/Summer 2016 show highlighted police brutality and the Black Lives Matter movement through a powerful combination of fashion and a documentary film.
• Activism through Design: He considers Pyer Moss to be an "art project" or "social experiment" as much as a fashion label, using his platform to spark conversation and raise awareness about racial and economic inequality.
• Industry Recognition: He has received numerous accolades, including the prestigious CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund in 2018 and the CFDA Award for American Menswear Designer of the Year in 2020.
• Haute Couture History: In 2021, Jean-Raymond made history as the first Black American designer to be invited by the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode to present a collection during Paris Haute Couture Week. The show, held at the Villa Lewaro, honored overlooked Black inventors and their contributions.
• Collaborations and Leadership: He had a multi-year partnership with Reebok, eventually serving as the brand's Global Creative Director from 2020 to 2022, where he focused on infusing social purpose into the brand's work.
• "Your Friends in New York" (YFINY): In collaboration with the luxury conglomerate Kering, he launched YFINY, a platform designed to merge fashion, music, art, and philanthropy to support emerging minority artists and provide community resources. 

Growing up in East Flatbush, Brooklyn, Jean-Raymond's background and Haitian heritage heavily influence his work, as he seeks to reframe Black narratives and celebrate Black joy and normalcy in the media. His impactful storytelling through design has made him one of fashion's most powerful and authentic voices.