Jeffrey Kelly Abess
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About
Lebanese American fashion designer, reality star, and social media content creator known for competing on season 22 of Project Runway along with being the founder of the custom couture and costuming brand Jeffrey Kelly Designs.
Before fame
He taught himself fashion design without attending fashion school and first began creating his own costumes and formalwear while competing in pageants which eventually led to paid clients. He founded Jeffrey Kelly Designs in 2020. His big break came after competing on Project Runway in 2026.
Trivia
His designs have been worn by celebrities and numerous contestants from RuPaul's Drag Race. He is also known for sharing his custom couture designs, drag costumes, fittings, sewing processes, client transformations, and behind-the-scenes fashion content on Instagram and TikTok.
Family life
His mother Rhonda worked as a seamstress for the Radio City Rockettes and helped inspire his interest in fashion and costume design. He is gay and has lived in Florida with his partner Eric Rivera who has also helped him build Jeffrey Kelly Designs.
Associated with
He has designed custom looks for his friend and RuPaul's Drag Race star Trinity the Tuck.
