Meet Aleali May: A Stylist, Model and Director

Aleali May pronounced (Uh-Lay-Lee) is one of the industries' most potent streetwear luxe designers. May has credible works with Jordan brand, which helped her grow on the scene that she...

Published 03/11/2020
Meet Aleali May: A Stylist, Model and Director

Aleali May pronounced (Uh-Lay-Lee) is one of the industries' most potent streetwear luxe designers. May has credible works with Jordan brand, which helped her grow on the scene that she thrives in today. The fashion enthusiast designed both a male and female sneaker for Nike Air Jordan 1’s, coining herself as the first female to do so. This LA native presents streetwear and high fashion in her personal style.

As a professed sneakerhead herself (over 300+ shoes), Aleali May is making her presence known in this male-dominated industry. Aside from the obvious, she does hold a tight track record; she's styled world stars like Kendrick Lamar and Lil Yatchy, appeared front row at prestigious fashion shows, even dove into fashion blogging, styling & modeling.



May has been vocal about making it her prerogative to continue representing women in streetwear. Luckily, she's been blessed to be surrounded by encouraging men in the industry, who show support to her endeavors and she advises women new in the game to do the same. Luxury and streetwear coexist in this space, Aleali May has proved through her works and personal style that bosses create their own lane .

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