5 things to know about gay fashion icon Simon Porte Jacquemus

His work is a tribute to his late mother’s legacy

Jacquemus started his brand in honor of his late mother, who passed when he was just 19 years old. He has paid ode to her in numerous collections, especially his 2016 resort collection. In an interview with AnOther Magazine while discussing his mother, the designer said, “When I was 19, studying at fashion school in Paris, I felt lost. I didn’t know what I was doing. Then, one month later, my mother died. At the funeral, I told my grandmother that I was going back to Paris. I knew exactly what I wanted to do. My brand would be named after my mother’s maiden name, Jacquemus, and designed for the girl my mother was. My mother died, without any reason, at 42. I realised everything can stop tomorrow. I told myself, ‘You need to live your life.’” It’s heart warming to watch this genius designer weave his loved ones into his art.

He had the wedding of the century

Jacquemus and his partner Marco Maestri broke the internet with a star spangled wedding reception. Not only did this wedding take place in the South of France, the couple even dressed their guests. They handed out white dresses for both the men and women at their wedding to dance in. In attendance were stars like Dua Lipa, who posted about the couple’s big day, saying, “Simon + Marco. SUMMER OF LOVE. Celebrating the love of these two special people in my life. The most beautiful day, ceremony, and obviously the most FUN party (they just know how to do it) ~ grateful to experience these moments of pure happiness with youuuu – je t’aime.”

He went backless with Bad Bunny at the 2023 Met Gala