35 Years in the Music Industry: Costume Secrets and Travel Tales with Jennifer Jacobs
EPISODE 347 - LEADING LADIES
Jennifer Jacobs is a veteran wardrobe supervisor, costume designer, and stylist with more than 30 years of experience in the entertainment industry.
She began her touring career in 1991 as a wardrobe assistant for Luther Vandross and went on to work with some of the biggest names in music, including Tina Turner, Cher, Janet Jackson, Lenny Kravitz, Pink, Bruce Springsteen, Natalie Cole, and Bette Midler.Throughout her career, Jennifer has worked across global concert tours, television, and theatrical productions, and has also managed costume archives for artists like Lady Gaga, Rihanna, and Bruno Mars—helping preserve iconic stage looks for future generations.
She holds degrees in both Fashion Design and Costume Design and lives by the motto: “Do what you love and you will have a happy career, not a job.”
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Jennifer is a veteran wardrobe supervisor, costume designer, and stylist with more than 30 years of experience in the entertainment industry. She began her touring career in 1991 as a wardrobe assistant for Luther Vandross and quickly became one of the most trusted wardrobe professionals in global concert touring.
Over the course of her career, Jennifer has worked with an extraordinary roster of legendary artists including Tina Turner, Cher, Janet Jackson, Lenny Kravitz, Pink, Bruce Springsteen, Natalie Cole, Bette Midler, Barry White, Sade, Mary J. Blige, TLC, Earth, Wind & Fire, Steven Tyler, and many more. Her work spans touring, television, commercials, and theatrical productions, where she has designed and built everything from elaborate stage costumes to specialty wardrobe pieces.
In addition to her touring work, Jennifer is deeply involved in preserving music and fashion history. She has managed professional costume archives for artists such as Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Bruno Mars, and Natalie Cole—ensuring that iconic stage pieces are preserved for exhibitions and future generations.
Jennifer holds degrees in both Fashion Design and Costume Design and continues to mentor the next generation of designers. She also serves as Assistant Professor of Costume Design and Costume Director at Tulane University while remaining active in the touring world.
Her personal motto reflects the passion that has fueled her career for decades: “Do what you love and you will have a happy career, not a job.”