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100 BAL HARBOUR JASON REMBERT STYLIST BY EMILY RAMSHAW PORTRAIT BY ALEX KUGLER What do Issa Rae, Ben Platt, Michael B. Jordan, Marsai Martin, Bebe Rexha and Rita Ora have in common? One could argue that it's their shared ability to make a meaningful statement on the often superfi cial red carpet. Those statements are unexpected, get us talking and are courtesy of Jason Rembert, the stylist pulling strings to get his clients in custom Balmain and Prabal Gurung. Aside from his styling work, Rembert has taken the successful step toward designing his own women's ready-to-wear label of shapely tailoring and louche evening wear, entitled Aliétte. Here, he gets personal about the women who have inspired him, his favorite Miami hotspots and his weakness for all things Raf Simons. Spring 2020 marks the second collection of Aliétte. What was the inspiration behind the line? "The Spring collection embodies an in-depth refl ection on what it takes to be a woman and her ability to be whoever she wants to be—not confi ned by so-called societal norms. Growing up in Queens, New York, with a single parent who took on many roles within the household, I have been infl uenced by the power of strong, beautiful and graceful women. I discovered that the true essence of a woman lies in the attributes of who she is as a person, what she has to offer herself and to the people around her. My collection aspires to manifest that knowledge into physical compositions for all women." When it comes to your styling work, what is the relationship between you and your clients like? "Each relationship is special and unique. I never try to force looks on any client because their comfort and personal style is what comes fi rst. It is truly a collaboration." What's the fi rst thing you like to do when you come to Miami? "The fi rst thing I do when I get to town is hit up Makoto at the Bal Harbour Shops. I stay at the Miami Beach Edition because of the hot sauce in the restaurant! I also like the employees, pool and beach, the scent and the convenience." What are you currently reading? "'Brainwashed: Challenging the Myth of Black Inferiority' by Tom Burrell." What are you listening to on repeat right now? "Snoh Aalegra, Daniel Caesar and Brent Faiyaz." What are you listening to on repeat right COURTESY OF REMBERT'S INSTAGRAM (JORDAN)