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Jennifer Laurantius

IMA 2025 RISING STAR AWARD

ABOUT

Jennifer Laurantius is a fashion designer and the founder of JVLAURNT, a New York City–based brand dedicated to ethical, upcycled, and purpose-driven fashion. With a diverse background in design, styling, branding, and content creation, she uses her platform to advocate for responsible practices in fashion while weaving in her passion for humanitarian causes and social justice.

Her fashion work has been featured in CNN Indonesia, Adidas NYC, H&M Group, Harper’s Bazaar Vietnam, Glamour Magazine, and L’OFFICIEL Magazine – to name a few, and has been worn by public figures such as Keke Palmer and Taryn Manning. She also has worked on content creation partnerships with multiple global brands, such as TikTok UK/Spain, Amazon, Tinder, L’Oréal, and Tresemmé, and more.

Recently certified in human rights education, Jennifer continues to bridge her creative work with advocacy, using design and digital storytelling to inspire more conscious, community-focused conversations. She actively participated in United Nations meetings, and her brand initiative is officially listed on the United Nations website, reflecting her dedication to building impact through style and purpose.