Vanessa Simmons Returns as Creative Director of Pastry

Vanessa Simmons Returns as Creative Director of Pastry

Pastry has BIG news! Co-founder Vanessa Simmons is returning as Creative Director for the launch of a new collection.

The daughter of hip-hop icon Rev. Run of Run-DMC, Vanessa and sister Angela’s stardom and business savvy mindset quickly propelled Pastry to unprecedented heights.  With her return, the brand is expected to touch old fans and new. Vanessa will design a collection for today’s millennial consumer. 

“Pastry is excited to have Vanessa return as Creative Director.  Making its mark as America’s #1 Dance Sneaker for the past three years Pastry is looking forward to expanding back into the fashion athleisure and fitness markets with Vanessa’s expertise and pulse on fashion trends. ~Christina Johnson Chalmers, Pastry’s Head of Marketing. 

Vanessa’s first style, Riverside, will launch just in time for the holiday season. Make sure to follow Pastry on social @lovepastry and Vanessa @vanessajsimmons​ to stay in the loop about her new collection.

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