In 2019 Jesus Zalapa did what so many dream of: he escaped.
The career he once cherished had lost its luster, giving way to burn-out and boredom. Refusing to settle, he sacrificed the security and prosperity of professional life in Orlando,FL for the perilous adventure of creative life in Manhattan. In the process, he sought—and found—freedom of his own making with the formation of his fashion atelier: J. Zalapa NYC.
Though each collection to follow will explore a new concept, atmosphere, or mood, the brand’s aesthetic will forever stem from Jesus’ love for classical glamor, filtered through his eye for the ever-evolving edge of street style. The result is both refined and relevant: garments inspired by timeless silhouettes, reimagined for modern life.
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Each collection aims to inspire its patrons to define their true style by living life their own way in a world of boundless influence, expectations, and scrutiny through the hall of mirrors that is social media. From this angle, J. Zalapa NYC is both an originator of style and a proponent of lifestyles embodied by self-determination and authenticity.
In life and in fashion, creativity is the ultimate source
of opportunity.