Aleali May

Aleali May (/əˈleɪli/; born July 10, 1992) is an American fashion stylist, model, and sneaker designer. In 2013, she obtained a Bachelors of Art in Marketing at Columbia College Chicago.

Career Fashion and styling May started her career in fashion working at luxury retailers such as Louis Vuitton and RSVP Gallery. Her roles in these businesses allowed her to immerse herself in the world of high-end fashion and street culture. She was also able to build connections with key figures in the fashion industry such as Virgil Abloh and Don C. She has also styled big names such as Kendrick Lamar, Jaden Smith, Lil Yachty and Kali Uchis. While working at a company named 424 and styling Kendrick Lamar in a Rhude label shirt, she was also responsible for the popularity of the brand Rhude in street culture. At the release party, Aleali transformed the Undefeated store situated in La Brea, a neighbourhood in Los Angeles, into a replica of the Slauson Super Mall. There was free food from Randy's Donuts and Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles. Moore is also the first WNBA player in history to sign with Jordan Brand. The millennial pink sneaker was inspired by none other than the actual colour itself. May had seen lots of men's fashion brands during that time use this specific colour and liked how it showed how the consumers of today are confident in wearing whichever colour they choose. She developed a love for the Jordan 6 while studying in Chicago and wore them often while working at RSVP Gallery.

Air Jordan 1 Zoom Comfort "Califa" In April 2021, Aleali May released her third Jordan 1, the "califa". The shoe is inspired by May's highschool drill team and was named after a fictional queen from Las Sergas de Esplandián. One reason why May chose to make a zoom comfort shoe is due to its duality of comfort and style. This collaboration also included May's first clothing collaboration with the Jordan brand. The apparel line consisted of basketball shorts, a varsity jacket, warm-up pants, a cropped t-shirt that is layered under a mesh pinnie jersey and a t-shirt with Michael Jordan on the front.

Air Jordan 14 Low "Fortune" On August 17, 2021, the Jordan 14 low "Fortune" was released. The sneaker was inspired by the first pieces of jewelry that she was gifted as a little girl from both her grandmothers. The sandy desert camouflage pattern resembles the military uniform and has a special detail on the tongue. The tongue has a diamond-shaped patch with Jordan logos and has a compass which represents the Colorado-based 4th Infantry Division Gator Brigade, which is the unit that May's father served in.

Mayde X Clarks On July 28th 2023, Mayde, May's brand, and Clarks released five vibrant coloured Wallabee Boots. Their colours were Pacific Blue, Terracotta, Sand, and Coral. The boots also feature an "A" motif on one of the suede flaps that is looped onto the laces. May teased the release in March 2023, five months before the actual product drop. She had the vibrant boots in her Mayde campaigns using matching coloured apparel.

Influence in streetwear and high fashion Mayde Worldwide Mayde Worldwide is May's personal clothing line where high fashion meets streetwear. The brand is unisex with prices under US$200 and sizes up to 4XL. The brand is focused on releasing excellent quality basics and staples in rich hues. For the first release in 2022, all pieces were coloured in a beautiful cobalt blue. The line included sports-bra tops, ribbed tank tops, hoodies both cropped and oversized, biker shorts, and sweatpants that were all available in a wide range of sizes. All of Mayde Worldwide's clothing is manufactured in a solar powered factory in Los Angeles by skilled workers. GRWN is co founded by Michael Pollack and his son Jordan Pollak. May's mission within this company is to oversee the brand's aesthetic and lead one of a kind capsule collections that match today's taste for modern luxury. May's first collection with GRWN is titled the Metamorphosis Collection. The collection includes nine pieces in total, featuring necklaces, hoops, studs, rings, bracelets, and lariats. All pieces are crafted from sterling silver and recycled 18-karat gold. They also of course feature GRWN's beautiful lab grown diamonds.

Awards and recognition

Hypebeast 100 - The Innovators From All Realms of Creativity in the Spotlight

Years won 2017 2018 2021