Before Jens Grede became the cofounder of Kim Kardashian’s viral shapewear company, Skims, he cut his teeth in the fashion industry as the cofounder of Frame Denim, which he launched with Erik Torstensson in 2012.
Since partnering with Kardashian and his wife, Emma Grede, to start Skims, Jens Grede has helped the brand achieve a $4 million valuation. Now, the company is gearing up for an initial public offering.
Ahead, a look back at Grede’s career in photos.
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Jens Grede Through the Years — 2007
Image Credit: Patrick McMullan via Getty Image Frame Denim cofounders Erik Torstensson and Jens Grede attend a party for designer Kim Jones in 2007.
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Jens Grede Through the Years — 2013
Image Credit: Getty Images Jens Grede and Erik Torstensson attend a Frame Denim presentation during New York Fashion Week in 2013.
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Jens Grede Through the Years — 2014
Image Credit: WireImage Jens Grede attends AOL’s Build Speaker Series in 2014.
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Jens Grede Through the Years — 2015
Image Credit: WireImage Erik Torstensson and Jens Grede attend a Frame Denim Presentation at New York Fashion Week in 2015.
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Jens Grede Through the Years — 2018
Image Credit: Penske Media via Getty Images Jens Grede and his wife, fellow Skims cofounder Emma Grede, attend a Frame Denim dinner during New York Fashion Week in 2018.
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Jens Grede Through the Years — 2022
Image Credit: Getty Images for Fifteen Percent Jens Grede and Emma Grede attend the inaugural Fifteen Percent Pledge Gala in 2022.
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Jens Grede Through the Years — 2022
Image Credit: Getty Images L to R: Skims cofounders Kim Kardashian, Jens Grede and Emma Grede recieve the Amazon Innovation Award during the CFDA Fashion Awards in 2022.
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Jens Grede Through the Years — 2023
Image Credit: Getty Images Jens Grede attends Swarovski’s New York flagship unveiling in 2023.
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Jens Grede Through the Years — 2024
Image Credit: WWD via Getty Images Jens Grede at a Frame Denim dinner during New York Fashion Week in 2024.