Kristin Prim
Birth dateDecember 24, 1993 (age 32)
Birth placeNew York City, U.S.
OccupationDesigner, Publisher
Known foryoungest editor-in-chief of an internationally distributed print publication
Alma materParsons School of Design

Kristin Prim (born December 24, 1993) is an American entrepreneur, visual artist, and publisher. In 2008, she made history by becoming the youngest editor-in-chief of an internationally distributed print publication.[1] Prim is currently the founder of Uppercut, as well as the founder and publisher of Noir.[2][3] Previously, she was the editor in chief and founder of A23, The Provocateur, and Prim Magazine.[4][5][6][7] Prim attended Parsons School of Design, where she majored in Design and Management.[8]

Media outlets

Prim Magazine

Prim Magazine was founded by Prim in April 2008 at the age of 14, which qualified her as the youngest print publication editor worldwide.[9][10] Prim Magazine collaborated with designers among the likes of Jeremy Scott, Vena Cava, A.F. Vandevorst, Rad Hourani, and Ohne Titel.[9][11]

A23

In 2015, Prim founded A23, a hardcover art book that commissions nine fine artists to contribute original work to each edition. Its first themed volume, The Mysticism of the Female, included works from artists Mary Beth Edelson, Theo Adams, Luciano Castelli, Heide Hatry, Katarzyna Kozyra, Annegret Soltau, Nil Yalter, Shary Boyle, and Natacha Merritt.[4] A23 is "named after the divination of the Aces, Twos, and Threes of the Minor Arcana" and "highlights the talent of nine fine artists and their 'personal ideologies, experiences, and dogmas in an archival visual manner.'"[12]

The Provocateur

In early 2016, Prim launched The Provocateur, a digital archive of handwritten letters written by venerated females within the arts to fellow women.[7] The Provocateur is a feminist project in scope, calling on culture's leading women to lend articles of advice to young women. The Provocateur has included collaborators such as Roxane Gay, Sandra Bernhard, King Princess, Linda Perry, Nikki Reed, Alison Mosshart, Janet Mock, Shirley Manson, Floria Sigismondi, Phyllis Nagy, Taylor Momsen, and Amanda Palmer.[13]

The Provocateur was relaunched by Prim in late 2020, boasting a revamped format and a new roster of noteworthy women.[14]

In 2024, The Provocateur was merged with Lenoir to form Noir.[15]

Noir

In a merger between media outlet The Provocateur and lingerie house Lenoir, Prim founded Noir in late 2024. Continuing the spirit of both companies, Noir is an online media outlet and design house that engages in deep, intimate conversations with female cultural icons about womanhood, power, and self-actualization.[16][15]

Noir has collaborated with Dita Von Teese, Janice Dickinson, Paz de la Huerta, Cosey Fanni Tutti, Omahyra Mota, Margaret Cho, Sandra Bernhard, Miki Berenyi, Gaye Advert, Chelsea Wolfe, Kelli Ali, Roberta Bayley, Cherry Vanilla, Elayne Angel, Sally Potter, Isabel LaRosa, and MØ, among others.[17]

Uppercut

After losing her close friend due to a sexual assault, Prim established Uppercut in 2022. A subscription-based digital fitness platform, Uppercut is "committed to empowering women through strength training and self-defense alongside the greatest female fighters of all time."[18][19]

Lenoir

In October 2018, Prim founded the luxury lingerie house, Lenoir, to close a gap in the market for lingerie made "for women by women that doesn't lose its sensuality."[20] Its debut was announced by Women's Wear Daily.[20]

Fine artwork

In mid-2013, Prim released a limited collective oeuvre of her fine artwork, varying from photography to paintings and typewritten works.[21] In an interview with Volt, Prim discussed the themes and inspirations behind her work, often involving androgyny, martyrdom, sexuality, gender, and the female form.[22]

Affiliations

Prim has starred in Nike and Diesel campaigns with Sky Ferreira.[10][23] In May 2011, Prim modeled in Bulgari's Save the Children campaign.[24] In mid-2012, Prim starred in Nicole Miller's Holiday 2012 campaign.[25] Prim has also become the focus of photographs by fashion photographers among the likes of Yvan Rodic of Facehunter, Phil Oh of Street Peeper, Mark "The Cobra Snake" Hunter, and Patrick McMullan.[26][27] She was recently[when?] named a "Vogueista" by Vogue Italia along with Tavi Gevinson.[28]

In April 2008, Prim was first featured by Teen Vogue after being eyed by editor in chief Amy Astley. In December 2009 she appeared in French Glamour. Since then, she has been featured in ELLE Italia, French Glamour, ELLE Korea, The Daily Mail, The Times, The Guardian, Refinery29, Fashion TV, The Huffington Post, Time Out New York, Vogue Italia, Guest of a Guest, i-D, Volt Magazine, Dazed, Garage Magazine, Dolly Magazine, and international Vogues and ELLEs.[29]

Prim became a fixture at New York Fashion Week, sitting front row at shows such as VPL, Nicole Miller, Rad Hourani, Cynthia Steffe, Charlotte Ronson, Moncler, Ohne Titel, Custo Barcelona, Betsey Johnson, Bill Blass, and The Blonds.[9][26]

References

  1. ^ Shatzman, Celia. "Lenoir Founder Kristin Prim On Buying Lingerie For Yourself -- And Someone Else". Forbes. Retrieved 2021-05-14.
  2. ^ Prim, Kristin (March 9, 2025). "Noir". Noir. Retrieved 2025-03-09.
  3. ^ Prim, Kristin (March 9, 2025). "Our Mission, Uppercut". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2025-03-09.
  4. ^ Newell-Hanson, Alice (August 4, 2015). "Kristin Prim Has Been Building a Feminist Publishing Empire Since She was Thirteen". i-D Magazine. Archived November 27, 2015 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved November 27, 2015.
  5. ^ Adeeyo, Dara (April 9, 2010). "Kristin Prim". Teen Vogue. Archived February 25, 2011 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved October 10, 2010.
  6. ^ Baldwin, Megan (March 18, 2009). "A High-End Fashion Glossy from a 15-year-old Prodigy". Refinery29. Archived May 5, 2010 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved October 10, 2010.
  7. ^ "Kristin Prim and The Provocateur's letters". Vogue.it. 12 February 2016. Archived 2016-02-24 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2016-02-28.
  8. ^ Staff, Parsons (September 29, 2015). "Fearless Fashion Editor Kristin Prim Encourages Creativity". The New School. Archived December 7, 2015 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved November 28, 2015.
  9. ^ Kazemi, Alex (April 13, 2010). "INTERVIEW: Kristin Prim, 16-Year-Old Editor of Prim Magazine". Fashion Indie. Archived March 24, 2010 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved October 10, 2010.
  10. ^ Magazine, Garage (November 2014). "Gotham Girls". Garage Magazine. Archived from the original on February 20, 2015. Retrieved December 1, 2014.
  11. ^ Gregory, Julian (August 17, 2010). "Prim Magazine Issue 11 Preview". FTape. Archived from the original on September 13, 2010. Retrieved October 10, 2010.
  12. ^ Zane, Nicole (August 10, 2015). "Kristin Prim's Vision Of Contemporary Art And Feminism In The Digital Age". The Wild Magazine. Archived November 17, 2015 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved November 28, 2015.
  13. ^ "Kristin Prim Launches Website Full Of Dope Feminist Letters | Fashion Magazine | News. Fashion. Beauty. Music. | oystermag.com". OYSTER. Archived 2016-03-06 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2016-02-28.
  14. ^ Provocateur, The. "The Provocateur". Archived 2020-08-11 at the Wayback Machine.
  15. ^ Prim, Kristin (October 30, 2024). "The Provocateur and Lenoir Merger". Instagram
  16. ^ "About". Noir. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
  17. ^ "In Conversation". Noir. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
  18. ^ "Uppercut". www.uppercut.nyc. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
  19. ^ Prim, Kristin (August 14, 2024). "A Message from Our Founder"
  20. ^ Hughes, Aria (2018-10-19). "Lenoir Aims for Female-Centric Lingerie". WWD. Archived 2018-10-20 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2018-10-21.
  21. ^ Li, Rocky (June 26, 2013). "Interview with Kristin Prim Archived 2013-09-06 at the Wayback Machine". Third Looks. Retrieved August 22, 2013.
  22. ^ Mandy, Angelica (November 29, 2013). "Kristin Prim". Volt Magazine. Archived February 20, 2015 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved December 1, 2014.
  23. ^ Sherman, Laura (July 10, 2010). "Kristin Prim and Sky Ferreira to Star in Diesel's Spring 2011 Campaign". Fashionista. Archived March 30, 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved October 10, 2010.
  24. ^ Staff, StyleList (May 2, 2011). "Bulgari and Save the Children". AOL StyleList. Archived May 9, 2011 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved May 13, 2011.
  25. ^ Miller, Nicole (March 13, 2012). "Kristin Prim x Nicole Miller, Holiday 2012". Nicole Miller. Archived February 2, 2012 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved June 1, 2012.
  26. ^ Kazemi, Alex (March 13, 2010). "FRONT ROW STYLE: Kristin Prim". Fashion Indie. Archived September 14, 2011 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved October 10, 2010.
  27. ^ Oh, Phil (October 12, 2010). "Kristin Prim, Chelsea Piers". Street Peeper. Archived October 23, 2010 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved October 19, 2010.
  28. ^ Sabbadini, Micol (September 17, 2010). "Voguistas". Vogue Italia. Archived July 16, 2011 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved October 10, 2010.
  29. ^ Levett, Cathy (July 15, 2010). "Daily Style Phile: Kristin Prim". Street Peeper. Archived July 11, 2011 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved October 10, 2010.