Kanye West has officially launched a grant program for young creatives to provide mentorship and financial assistance to “aspiring creatives in fashion, design, and more,” as Vogue states it.
The first recipient of this grant is Chicago-born Maise Schloss, a parsons graduate who was formerly a designer at YEEZY womenswear. She will be receiving input as well as aid from Kanye as she launches her clothing line, called Maise Wilen, next week in LA, with a second launch in Paris to follow in late June. Her LA premiere is set to showcase an expansive Resort collection, featuring 85 items with prices ranging from $100 USD to $900 USD.
Speaking to Vogue, Schloss said “YEEZY is a really special environment for growing and developing a career. When I started I was just an assistant, but the highly creative and unconventional atmosphere allowed for me to have visibility and input in a wide variety of projects. Kanye very generously offered to support me; he truly cares about sharing resources, creating opportunities for creatives to grow and be recognized.”
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