A Decade of Khiry: Jameel Mohammed’s Vision, Realized and Just Beginning

I met Jameel Mohammed before the world caught up to him. He was still a student at the University of Pennsylvania, already earning a coveted Vogue mention, already turning heads, when a mutual friend brought us together. What struck me first wasn’t just the beauty of his work, but the clarity of his vision. Raw, yes. Still finding its footing. But unmistakably his.

Watching that vision mature over the past decade has been nothing short of extraordinary. As Khiry celebrates its 10th anniversary, I pause, briefly, to honor a journey defined by both creative brilliance and hard-earned wisdom. “I feel like I have already put down some history,” Mohammed told me. “I accomplished what I intended to do.”

Founded in 2016, Khiry was conceived as an Afrofuturist luxury brand, one that would challenge convention and assert a deeper narrative about culture, identity, and value. “I knew there was space in combining luxury and Black design,” he said. “How far can I get? How close can I represent this responsibility?”

That question has guided a body of work now worn by cultural icons and global leaders alike, from red carpets to the Met Gala. Yet behind the accolades, including the inaugural Tiffany & Co. x CFDA Jewelry Designer Award and recognition from Forbes, there has always been a more complex reality. It is this balance between artistry and pragmatism that defines Mohammed today.

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