
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.”
In this engaging interview, Jennifer Jacobs shares her 35-year journey in the music industry, revealing behind-the-scenes stories of touring, costume design, quick changes, and the joys and challenges of life on the road. Discover how her passion for travel, her meticulous work ethic, and her perso…