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Jenny Capitain is a French-born, New York City-based professional stylist and fashion editor with a rich career spanning several decades.
Career highlights
Early Career: Capitain began her journey in the fashion world as a model and stylist to the renowned photographer Helmut Newton. She also gained experience working with Claudia Skoda in Berlin while studying Applied Arts.
Fashion Editor Roles: She held prominent positions as Fashion Editor-in-Chief at French Vogue in the early 1990s and later became Fashion Editor of US Vogue. She was also a Fashion Director at Mirabella.
Freelance Work and Consulting: Capitain has worked as a Freelance Editor for Harper's Bazaar and has been involved in consulting for brands like Helmut Lang, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Oprah Winfrey. She served as a Freelance Editor and Stylist for Oprah Winfrey.
Agency Representation: Capitain was an official stylist for the Brydge Mackinney agency, participating in photo shoots, ad campaigns, and editorial design from 2000 to 2023. She is currently represented by Brydges Mac Kinney as a Fashion Stylist for editorial shoots, advertising, and commercials.
Collaborations: Capitain has collaborated with numerous publications, including Harper's Bazaar (Korean and US editions), Grazia Italia, Citizens, and Saks Fifth Avenue.
Recent projects
Jenny Capitain has recently worked as a Fashion and Brand Consultant, self-employed since May 1996.
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