Meet Kade Henderson (@KadesMode)

As the creative force behind many of the brands you know and love, Kade Henderson has shaped the visual direction of global names, luxury labels, editorial spreads, and high-impact business campaigns. Her sleek, strategic, and culturally attuned work doesn’t just look good, it moves markets and defines moments. With a sharp eye for aesthetics and a business-minded approach, Kade is often the “secret sauce” behind the most compelling digital identities today.

Born in Hartford, Connecticut, and raised in Rochester, New York, Kade’s roots are grounded in culture, creativity, and community. Influenced by cities that birthed marketing and photography, her design style blends storytelling, technical expertise, and cultural intelligence. She’s not just chasing trends – she’s building systems and legacies that scale with time.

Her approach is clear: design with purpose, lead with intention, and deliver results that speak for themselves. From custom websites to elevated brand strategy and media campaigns, Kade helps businesses and personal brands rise above the noise and stand tall in crowded markets. When she’s not behind the screen, Kade is a speaker, mentor, and advocate for representation in design and tech. As a woman of color and a multidisciplinary leader, she brings legacy and excellence into every pixel, every plan, and every platform.

In today’s fast-evolving digital landscape, where AI is rewriting the rules, Kade believes it’s not about being the first—it’s about being the most effective. She identifies what others overlook, transforms ideas others might dismiss, and delivers results that resonate. Whether she’s designing a high-converting website, crafting a bold brand identity, directing a photo or video campaign, or consulting on business strategy, Kade shows up with vision, precision, and purpose.

Notable Collaborations + Highlights

  • Professional Experience
  • 15 Years of Experience as a Professional
  • Designed for 500 clients—from celebrities to legacy brands
  • Experience in product development, operational management, and marketing
  • Featured Collaborations
  • Celebrities, Entrepreneurs, and Brands:
  • Boys & Girls Club, Best Buy, Big Sean, Divine Council, DJ Orator, DJ Suede (Remix God), Ether Management, Go Dumb Records, Girl Scouts, Bel Kazan, 38 Spesh, Carvana, Chef Allen Brown, Fonzworth Bentley, Kim Porter, Kevin Hart,  Penske, Pepsi, Aflac, Aldo, Intermix, Mobb Deep, Nude Barre & more.
  • Worked with Luxury Fashion Houses:
  • Black Diesel Gold, Christian Louboutin, Michael Kors, Alexander Wang, Dior, Chanel, Ferragamo, Missoni, Sue Wong, Phuong My, & more.
  • Worked and collaborated with industry top-tier Award shows:
  • People’s Choice Awards, NAACP Image Awards, The Emmys, The Grammys, Country Music Awards, ROC BMA Awards, & more.
  • Supported Brands + Talent Across industry and sports, the NFL, NBA, WWE, & more.
  • Former designer for the Women’s League of Hartford Anika Noni Rose Event and the Black Business Alliance
  • Recognition & Honors
  • 30 under 30 Nominee, Forbes
  • Best of Connecticut Nominee 2024
  • CT Entrepreneur Awards Nominee 2019
  • Hartford’s Best Community Leader (2018) & (2017)
  • Honored by the Mayor and Senators of Connecticut (2018)
  • Honored by the Governor, Mayor, and Senators of New York (2017)
  • First pageant queen from Rochester, NY to win state title
  • Miss NY USA Finalist & Miss Black NY USA State Title Holder (2015)
  • Former State Director & Designer for Miss Black CT USA
  • Former Designer for Brands: Miss Black Rhode Island USA, & Miss Black Washington USA
  • Former Designer for Iota Phi Theta Frat. Inc New York City Chapter
  • International Design Studies in Paris, Italy, Belgium, and Mexico
  • Educational Training: Harvard, FIT, CSUN Northridge & Buffalo State College

 

 

Past Appearances

  • Hosted the West Indian Social Club Annual Event
  • Hosted with Aldo and Intermix, Lenox, and Phillips Mall
  • Hosted the West Indian Annual Parade at the Bushnell
  • Panel speaker for Rochester Business Journal and Little Theatre
  • Hosted for New Britain High School Annual Event
  • Hosted for Rochester’s Stop the Violence Event Annual Event
  • Speaker at Rochester’s Women’s Prep School Graduation
  • Lecturer at California State University, Northridge, Senior Class
  • Hosted and Panel Speaker at Buffalo State College, SUNY
  • Panel speaker at the Fashion Institute of Technology, SUNY
  • Former Website Designer for Buffalo State College, FIT, and CSUN
  • Former Newspaper Designer for Southwest Tribune
  • Interviewed Nicki Minaj, Max B, Shanell (SNL of Young Money), The Shade Room, & more. Radio Personality for 100.9 WXIR FM Extreme Independent Radio