kiran jade
ceo & founder — wolven
With a Hindu Indian father, Pakistani Muslim mother, Buddhist Sunday school, and nightly meditation, Kiran Jade (Wolven’s founder and CEO) exemplifies the beauty that exists in celebrating differences.
Jade also adopted a fascination with fabrics and textiles at an early age. “My mom wears pretty much exclusively eastern clothing — I would go with her to fabric markets to choose fabrics for her outfits and have matching clothes sewn. I loved the idea that I could make things custom that actually fit,” says Jade. After art school and alongside her partner Will Ryan, she set out to create a brand that empowered differences — shapes, sizes, cultures, identities — as sustainably as possible. “Ultimately, my goal was to provide a home for everyone to feel confident and empowered, while respecting the planet,” explains Jade. Together, they began to challenge industry norms — like the neverending wardrobe, unethical practices, and of course, the sacrifices made by our planet.
With that, Wolven was born.
California born label Wolven, the sexy & sustainable athleisure brand you see everywhere from your local yoga studio to Whole Foods, has quickly become a celeb favorite endorsed by everyone from Miley Cyrus to Sophie Turner. Starting with five designs, the label now has over 27 basic and print styles and over half a million followers on Instagram.
While you need no introduction to the cult activewear brand, who you do need to meet is the mind behind the brand – Kiran Jade. Having established herself as a prominent figure in the Los Angeles fashion industry, her move to New York is seen as an exciting expansion of her creative vision.
"New York City has always been a dream destination for me as a creative. I am thrilled to immerse myself in the city's energy and diverse cultural scene. I believe this move will fuel my creativity and allow me to push the boundaries of my art even further." — Kiran Jade