At Jessie Zhao, we celebrate the poetry of nature, fine art, and fashion in every piece. Founded by Asian American designer Jessie Zhao in 2018, the brand began with hand-drawn silk scarves and has since evolved into a world of wearable art—including dresses, swimsuits, leggings, and dinnerware. Every print is original and hand-illustrated in our New York studio, then meticulously crafted into color-rich designs imbued with story and personal meaning. Inspired by the dialogue between humans and nature, our collections blend museum-worthy artistry with modern ease—made for confident women who live in color and move effortlessly from day to night.

Creativity and quality guide everything we do. We work with premium materials and thoughtful production partners, pairing refined silhouettes with our original, hand-illustrated prints for a beautiful, enduring fit. Our pieces have been featured by institutions such as the Smithsonian Museum and are carried globally across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. More than a label, Jessie Zhao is a point of view: original hand-drawn prints made wearable. It is individuality, beauty, and self-expression: art you can wear and keep for years to come.

Jessie’s journey into art began in childhood. She began formal art training at age eleven and went on to study graphic design through both undergraduate and graduate programs, ultimately earning a Master of Fine Arts in the United States. After graduating, she spent nearly twenty years creating designs for major companies, including Macy’s and Pier 1 Imports, with her work appearing across product categories and around the world. In 2018, she founded her own label to bring her original, hand-drawn prints to life as wearable art. Her mission is to inspire all women to live in color, to find confidence, self-expression, and independence, and to encourage her children to dream boldly.