# Jennifer Zuccarini

> Jennifer Zuccarini is a Toronto-born fashion designer and the New York-based founder and CEO of Fleur du Mal. After studying fine arts at Concordia University and fashion design at FIT, she co-founded Kiki de Montparnasse in 2005, worked as a design director at Victoria’s Secret, and launched Fleur du Mal in late 2012. Her work connects lingerie, ready-to-wear and an interest in art and personal expression.

- **Role:** Founder and CEO at Fleur du Mal
- **Organizations:** Fleur du Mal, Kiki de Montparnasse, Victoria’s Secret, Nanette Lepore
- **From:** Toronto, Canada
- **Nationality:** Canadian
- **Education:** Bachelor of Fine Arts; studied art history, Concordia University, Fashion design studies, specializing in tailoring, Fashion Institute of Technology
- **Known for:** Founded Fleur du Mal in 2012 and developed its lingerie, ready-to-wear and swim businesses., Co-founded Kiki de Montparnasse in 2005., Named to Inc.’s 2026 Female Founders list, recognizing 25 percent year-over-year growth, two new retail locations and international expansion.

## Career timeline

- **2001** — Graduated from Concordia with a BFA and moved to New York to study fashion design at FIT.
- **Before 2005** — Worked at Nanette Lepore after studying fashion design.
- **2005** — Co-founded Kiki de Montparnasse and served as creative director.
- **2008** — Joined Victoria’s Secret as a design director.
- **2012** — Founded Fleur du Mal in late 2012.
- **2023** — Fleur du Mal collaborated with American Ballet Theatre principal dancer Isabella Boylston.
- **2026** — Named to Inc.’s Female Founders list; Fleur du Mal introduced Fleur du Sport.

## Achievements

- Founded Fleur du Mal in 2012 and developed its lingerie, ready-to-wear and swim businesses.
- Co-founded Kiki de Montparnasse in 2005.
- Named to Inc.’s 2026 Female Founders list, recognizing 25 percent year-over-year growth, two new retail locations and international expansion.

## Latest updates

- **2026-04** — Discussed Fleur du Sport’s launch and plans for broader international and wholesale growth in a Vogue interview.
- **2026-02** — Discussed designing for the wearer’s own sense of desire and choice in a V Magazine interview.
- **2025-10** — Appeared with her sister Janet on Radio Cherry Bombe to discuss family, entrepreneurship and their Canadian roots.
- **2025-05** — Discussed team culture, retail expansion and an early financial crisis on Not Another CEO Podcast.

## Links

- Website: https://fleurdumal.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferzuccarini
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/jzuccarini
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferzuccarini/

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Last updated: 2026-10-26