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Who is Prajjé Oscar Jean-Baptiste on ‘Project Runway’? Haitian designer started fashion house at 19

A person wearing a green velvet jacket and white shirt stands confidently in front of a purple background with the text Project Runway in white lettering, epitomizing the flair and creativity of Haitian designer Prajjé Oscar Jean-Baptiste.
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Project Runway contestant Prajjé Oscar Jean-Baptiste grew up in Haiti, where he was raised by his grandmother. At the age of 14, Prajjé moved to the United States, and that’s when he realized his love for fashion could potentially transform into a profession. Oscar’s adoptive French parents were very encouraging of his choice.

Prajjé attended the prestigious Massachusetts College of Art in Boston, and launched his self-titled women’s clothing line, Prajjé Oscar, at the age of nineteen.

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