Jessica Rich (designer)
Jessica Rich | |
|---|---|
 Rich in 2018 | |
| Born | March 13, 1984 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Fashion designer, actress, reality television star |
| Years active | 2008-present |
| Television | Real Chance of Love season 1 |
| Relatives | Patti LaBelle (great-aunt) |
Jessica Rich, is an American fashion designer, fashion expert, actress and reality television star. She is best known for her women's shoe line; Transparent by Jessica Rich, which incorporates PVC design elements as the brands signature style.[1] She was also a contestant on the hit VH1 celebreality series Real Chance of Love season 1 where she went by Rabbit. Patti LaBelle is Rich's great-aunt.
Early life
[edit]Rich was born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She is the daughter of Eric Willis and Janice Denise, she has four siblings. Her father was the tour and road manager for American singer and actress; Patti LaBelle, who is Rich's great-aunt.
Television career
[edit]In 2008 Rich would take part in VH1's hit celebreality series Real Chance of Love season 1. Rich would be a part of the "Chance girls", the contestants who were there to date Kamal "Chance" Givens. She was given the nickname Rabbit after Ahmad "Real" Givens likened her to an African American Jessica Rabbit.[2] Rich would make the top three "Chance Girls" and place fifth in the competition overall, featuring in twelve episodes.
In 2009 Rich would be an unused alternate for the unaired, controversial season of the hit VH1 celebreality spin-off, I Love Money season 3.
In 2011 Rich would host her own web series for VH1 titled; Style it Rich. The show would feature Rich finding the most inexpensive ways to look rich, she specialized in fashion makeovers and interior decorating.
Rich would be a contestant in the 2012 game show, Take Me Out and in 2013 she would be a contestant on the reality show The Millionaire Matchmaker.
Rich has appeared as a fashion expert on multiple daytime talk shows including; Access Hollywood, GMA3: What You Need To Know, Hollyscoop and KTLA Morning News.[3][4][5]
Rich has also appeared in multiple films and television shows. In 2009 she would make an uncredited appearance in the film Notorious. She would also make an appearance in the 2010 film Salt and an appearance in the 2012 film A Beautiful Soul.
Fashion design
[edit]In 2015 Rich launched The Jessica Rich Collection, a clothing line which would be worn by celebrities, musicians and reality television stars.
In late 2017 Rich debuted Transparent by Jessica Rich, her first line of women's footwear. Her signature aesthetic used in all of her collections, is the use of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) components. The material is appealing in its design versatility and ability to be worn with any color of clothing. Rich's designs most commonly styled a heel height of 120mm with a golden heel or sole. Her shoes are manufactured and purchased wholesale.[6][7][8][9] Some of the footwears most notable celebrity clientele include; the Kardashian sisters, Ally Brooke, Ashanti, Bella Thorne, Blac Chyna, Cardi B, Fantasia, Halle Berry, Heidi Klum, Jelena Karleuša, Jennifer Lopez, Kesha, La La, Sasha Banks (Mercedes Mone), Tamar Braxton, Tami Roman and Vanessa Simmons.[7][8][10][11][12][13] Jennifer Lopez wore Rich's first shoe design, The Fancy Stiletto, to a 2018 VMA after party, paired with a skintight blouse and leggings from the Versace pre-fall 2018 collection.[14][15] Lopez also wore Rich's shoes to multiple events promoting 2019 film Hustlers.[16][17]
Rich's footwear collection has been featured in; E! News, Footwear News, InStyle, People, Us Weekly and Vogue.[12][14][18][19][20]
In 2019 Rich officially launched a collection of men's footwear, focusing on an androgynous aesthetic. The collection would feature American singer, songwriter and music producer Jon B. as the collections brand ambassador.[9][21]
Rich's collection is sold exclusively through the company website and in select boutiques around the world. The first Jessica Rich Collection Brick-and-Mortar location opened in 2018, on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles, California, located next to Fairfax High School.[6] In August 2019, Rich officially announced her collection would also be available in selected Macy's department stores.[22]
Filmography
[edit]Film and television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Supermodel Showdown: Costa Rica | Model | Direct to video |
| One Word | Pool hall girl | Short film | |
| Real Chance of Love season 1 | Self, contestant | 5th place, 12 episodes | |
| 2009 | Notorious | Party girl | Uncredited |
| Still a Teen Movie | Rabbit | ||
| 2010 | Salt | Subway passenger | Uncredited |
| The Road To Riches | Self | Short film | |
| 2011 | Sex Love and Lies | Kourtney | Short film |
| Style it Rich | Self, host | Web series | |
| LaLa Land | Nichoelle Thomas | 1 episode | |
| Nerve | Girl on toilet | ||
| After Hours: The Movie | Allison | ||
| 2012 | Take Me Out | Self, contestant | 2 episodes |
| A Beautiful Soul | Club patron | ||
| The Doomsloop | Vanessa Milay | ||
| The Black Soap | Jade Jackson | ||
| 2013 | The Millionaire Matchmaker | Self, contestant | 1 episode |
| 2014 | Reality Relapse | Self, guest | |
| Hollyscoop | Self, fashion expert | ||
| An American in Hollywood | Najah | ||
| 2016 | KTLA Morning News | Self, guest | 1 episode |
| Access Daily | |||
| 2023 | GMA3: What You Need To Know | ||
| 2025 | After Hours: The Movie II | Allison |
References
[edit]- ^ "#StyleCrush: Jessica Rich Is The Sultry Shoe Designer All The Stars Are Checking For". GlobalGrind.com. March 12, 2019. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
- ^ "Let the Thirst Games Begin! Real Chance Of Love S01 E01 | OMG!RLY?!". VH1. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
- ^ "Get Cookie Lyon's Looks For Less". AccessOnline. March 16, 2015. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
- ^ "Get the Cookie Lyon look for less: Meet style expert Jessica Rich". RollingOut. March 18, 2015. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
- ^ "Guns N' Roses Pop Up Shop With Stylist Jessica Rich". KTLA. August 19, 2016. Archived from the original on November 6, 2019. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
- ^ a b "Meet Jessica Rich". VoyageLA. January 29, 2019. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
- ^ a b "A Talk with Jessica Rich, Hollywood's Beloved Shoe Designer". AboutHer.com. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
- ^ a b "Fashionable Pumps, Stilettos and Sandals With Jessica Rich Collection". KTLA. May 9, 2019. Archived from the original on November 6, 2019. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
- ^ a b "I Am King: Jessica Rich X Jon B Talk Golden Souls". COFFEA Magazine. April 4, 2019. Archived from the original on November 6, 2019. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
- ^ "Black History Month Spotlight: Actress, Author Tami Roman Gets Candid on Breaking Down Barriers". FootwearNews. February 18, 2019. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
- ^ "Exclusive: Tami Roman Teams Up With Jessica Rich for a Shoe Line 'With Sex Appeal'". FootwearNews. January 24, 2019. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
- ^ a b "Cardi B Wears an Ultra-Rare Vintage Dress to the Hustlers Premiere". Vogue. August 26, 2019. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
- ^ "J-Lo & Cardi B Coordinate Gold Heels for 'Hustlers' Photo Call". FootwearNews. August 26, 2019. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
- ^ a b "Of Course Jennifer Lopez Went Head-to-Toe Versace Prints for the VMA After-Party". Vogue. August 21, 2018. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
- ^ "Jennifer Lopez Takes on the Full-Body Versace Suit With Clear Power Pumps at MTV VMAs After-Party". FootwearNews. August 21, 2018. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
- ^ "J-Lo Does 4 Outfit Changes in One Day — With New, Fierce Heels Each Time". FootwearNews. September 11, 2019. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
- ^ "Jennifer Lopez Pops in Tangerine Dress & $200 See-Through Pumps on 'The View'". FootwearNews. September 12, 2019. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
- ^ "A Jenner Birthday Celebration Isn't Complete Without Totally Sheer Tops". People. November 7, 2016. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
- ^ "Billie Eilish Decked Out in Louis Vuitton - What the Fashion (S2, Ep27)". E! Online. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
- ^ "Kim Kardashian's Glass Slippers and More Celeb-Loved Statement Shoe Brands". E! Online. April 11, 2018. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
- ^ "Exclusive: This Celebrity-Favorite Brand Is Launching Men's Shoes — And They're Affordable". FootwearNews. March 22, 2019. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
- ^ "Jessica Rich x Macy's Collab – 5 New Styles to be Launched". SheenMagazine. August 14, 2019. Archived from the original on November 6, 2019. Retrieved October 15, 2019.