Kristin Prim
Kristin Prim | |
|---|---|
 Kristin Prim in 2012 | |
| Born | December 24, 1993 New York City, US |
| Alma mater | Parsons School of Design |
| Occupation(s) | Designer, Publisher |
| Known for | youngest editor-in-chief of an internationally distributed print publication |
Kristin Prim (born December 24, 1993) is an American fashion designer, visual artist, and publisher. In 2008, she made history by becoming the youngest editor-in-chief of an internationally distributed print publication.[1] Prim is currently the founder and designer of luxury lingerie house, Lenoir, as well as the publisher of The Provocateur.[2] Previously, she was the editor in chief and founder of A23, The Advisor, and Prim Magazine.[3][4][5][6] Prim attended Parsons School of Design, where she majored in Design and Management.[7]
Lenoir[edit]
In October 2018, Prim founded the luxury lingerie house, Lenoir, to close a gap in the market for lingerie made "for women by women that doesn't lose its sensuality."[2] Its debut was announced by Women's Wear Daily.[2]
Media outlets[edit]
Prim Magazine[edit]
Prim Magazine was founded by Prim in April 2008 at the age of 14, which qualified her as the youngest print publication editor worldwide.[8][9] Prim Magazine collaborated with designers among the likes of Jeremy Scott, Vena Cava, A.F. Vandevorst, Rad Hourani, and Ohne Titel.[8][10] Its last edition, N°11, starred top model Dioni Tabbers on the cover photographed by the London photographer, Masayuki Ichinose.[11]
A23[edit]
In 2015, Prim founded A23, a hardcover art book that commissions nine fine artists to contribute original work to each edition. Its first themed volume, The Mysticism of the Female, included works from artists Mary Beth Edelson, Theo Adams, Luciano Castelli, Heide Hatry, Katarzyna Kozyra, Annegret Soltau, Nil Yalter, Shary Boyle, and Natacha Merritt.[3] A23 is "named after the divination of the Aces, Twos, and Threes of the Minor Arcana" and "highlights the talent of nine fine artists and their 'personal ideologies, experiences, and dogmas in an archival visual manner.'"[12]
The Provocateur[edit]
In early 2016, Prim launched The Provocateur, a digital archive of handwritten letters written by venerated females within the arts to fellow women.[6] The Provocateur is a feminist project in scope, calling on culture's leading women to lend articles of advice to young women. The Provocateur has included collaborators such as Roxane Gay, King Princess, Linda Perry, Nikki Reed, Sandra Bernhard, Alison Mosshart, Janet Mock, Shirley Manson, Paz de la Huerta, Floria Sigismondi, Phyllis Nagy, and Amanda Palmer.[13]
The Provocateur was relaunched by Prim in late 2020, boasting a revamped format and a new roster of noteworthy women.[14]
Fine artwork[edit]
In mid-2013, Prim released a limited collective oeuvre of her fine artwork, varying from photography to paintings and typewritten works.[15] In an interview with Volt, Prim discussed the themes and inspirations behind her work, often involving androgyny, martyrdom, sexuality, gender, and the female form.[16]
Affiliations[edit]
Prim has starred in Nike and Diesel campaigns with Sky Ferreira.[9][17] In May 2011, Prim modeled in Bulgari's Save the Children campaign.[18] In mid-2012, Prim starred in Nicole Miller's Holiday 2012 campaign.[19] Prim has also become the focus of photographs by fashion photographers among the likes of Yvan Rodic of Facehunter, Phil Oh of Street Peeper, Mark "The Cobra Snake" Hunter, and Patrick McMullan.[20][21] She was recently[when?] named a "Vogueista" by Vogue Italia along with Tavi Gevinson.[22]
In April 2008, Prim was first featured by Teen Vogue after being eyed by editor in chief Amy Astley. In December 2009 she appeared in French Glamour. Since then, she has been featured in ELLE Italia, French Glamour, ELLE Korea, The Daily Mail, The Times, The Guardian, Refinery29, Fashion TV, The Huffington Post, Time Out New York, Vogue Italia, Guest of a Guest, i-D, Volt Magazine, Dazed, Garage Magazine, Dolly Magazine, and international Vogues and ELLEs.[23]
Prim became a fixture at New York Fashion Week, sitting front row at shows such as VPL, Nicole Miller, Rad Hourani, Cynthia Steffe, Charlotte Ronson, Moncler, Ohne Titel, Custo Barcelona, Betsey Johnson, Bill Blass, and The Blonds.[8][20]
References[edit]
- ^ Shatzman, Celia. "Lenoir Founder Kristin Prim On Buying Lingerie For Yourself -- And Someone Else". Forbes. Retrieved 2021-05-14.
- ^ a b c Hughes, Aria (2018-10-19). "Lenoir Aims for Female-Centric Lingerie". WWD. Archived from the original on 2018-10-20. Retrieved 2018-10-21.
- ^ a b Newell-Hanson, Alice (August 4, 2015). "Kristin Prim Has Been Building a Feminist Publishing Empire Since She was Thirteen". i-D Magazine. Archived from the original on November 27, 2015. Retrieved November 27, 2015.
- ^ Adeeyo, Dara (April 9, 2010). "Kristin Prim". Teen Vogue. Archived from the original on February 25, 2011. Retrieved October 10, 2010.
- ^ Baldwin, Megan (March 18, 2009). "A High-End Fashion Glossy from a 15-year-old Prodigy". Refinery29. Archived from the original on May 5, 2010. Retrieved October 10, 2010.
- ^ a b "Kristin Prim and The Provocateur's letters". Vogue.it. 12 February 2016. Archived from the original on 2016-02-24. Retrieved 2016-02-28.
- ^ Staff, Parsons (September 29, 2015). "Fearless Fashion Editor Kristin Prim Encourages Creativity". The New School. Archived from the original on December 7, 2015. Retrieved November 28, 2015.
- ^ a b c Kazemi, Alex (April 13, 2010). "INTERVIEW: Kristin Prim, 16-Year-Old Editor of Prim Magazine". Fashion Indie. Archived from the original on March 24, 2010. Retrieved October 10, 2010.
- ^ a b Magazine, Garage (November 2014). "Gotham Girls". Garage Magazine. Archived from the original on February 20, 2015. Retrieved December 1, 2014.
- ^ Gregory, Julian (August 17, 2010). "Prim Magazine Issue 11 Preview". FTape. Archived from the original on September 13, 2010. Retrieved October 10, 2010.
- ^ "Dioni Tabbers for Prim Magazine Issue #11 by Masayuki Ichinose". Fashion Gone Rogue. 2010-08-10. Retrieved 2021-05-14.
- ^ Zane, Nicole (August 10, 2015). "Kristin Prim's Vision Of Contemporary Art And Feminism In The Digital Age". The Wild Magazine. Archived from the original on November 17, 2015. Retrieved November 28, 2015.
- ^ "Kristin Prim Launches Website Full Of Dope Feminist Letters | Fashion Magazine | News. Fashion. Beauty. Music. | oystermag.com". OYSTER. Archived from the original on 2016-03-06. Retrieved 2016-02-28.
- ^ Provocateur, The. "The Provocateur". Archived from the original on 2020-08-11.
- ^ Li, Rocky (June 26, 2013). "Interview with Kristin Prim Archived 2013-09-06 at the Wayback Machine". Third Looks. Retrieved August 22, 2013.
- ^ Mandy, Angelica (November 29, 2013). "Kristin Prim". Volt Magazine. Archived from the original on February 20, 2015. Retrieved December 1, 2014.
- ^ Sherman, Laura (July 10, 2010). "Kristin Prim and Sky Ferreira to Star in Diesel's Spring 2011 Campaign". Fashionista. Archived from the original on March 30, 2021. Retrieved October 10, 2010.
- ^ Staff, StyleList (May 2, 2011). "Bulgari and Save the Children". AOL StyleList. Archived from the original on May 9, 2011. Retrieved May 13, 2011.
- ^ Miller, Nicole (March 13, 2012). "Kristin Prim x Nicole Miller, Holiday 2012". Nicole Miller. Archived from the original on February 2, 2012. Retrieved June 1, 2012.
- ^ a b Kazemi, Alex (March 13, 2010). "FRONT ROW STYLE: Kristin Prim". Fashion Indie. Archived from the original on September 14, 2011. Retrieved October 10, 2010.
- ^ Oh, Phil (October 12, 2010). "Kristin Prim, Chelsea Piers". Street Peeper. Archived from the original on October 23, 2010. Retrieved October 19, 2010.
- ^ Sabbadini, Micol (September 17, 2010). "Voguistas". Vogue Italia. Archived from the original on July 16, 2011. Retrieved October 10, 2010.
- ^ Levett, Cathy (July 15, 2010). "Daily Style Phile: Kristin Prim". Street Peeper. Archived from the original on July 11, 2011. Retrieved October 10, 2010.