HOLY GHOST
06.2022
A dove white double-faced satin suit developed during mentorship under Zaid Affas. The look features knife-pleated pants with an invisible back zipper, paired with a tailored silhouette where subtle “POV” graphics are embedded into the design. The garment was designed, patterned, cut, and sewn by Jacob Ayers.
The project explored the idea of timelessness through a personal lens, with sustainability as a guiding principle. Rather than relying on overt branding, “POV” appears as a quiet motif—turning the concept of perspective into both message and design language.
GUARDIAN ANGEL
05.2022
Reworked Levi’s 501 jeans sourced from Santee Alley. This project marked the first consumable pair of pants developed under Place Of Vision.
A homage to the “Age 17” period, when learning meant experimenting with what was available and reshaping it into something new. It reflects the early instinct to transform everyday garments into something carrying a deeper intention.
HER CRIES MEANT NOTHING
02.2022
A release created in response to the case of Chrystul Kizer. The work was intended to bring visibility to her fight for freedom.
The project reflects on how women—especially Black and brown women—are often left unprotected by the very systems supposedly meant to defend them. Through clothing, Jacob used his artistic voice to stand in solidarity and encourage awareness around her case.
ACIDHEART
09.2021
Two hoodies hand dyed through a bucket-dye process during a late-night studio session in Philadelphia. The pieces traveled back to Baltimore the next morning, still damp in a duffle bag.
The work reflects the idea of love as a psychedelic experience. When the two hoodies interact, their colors collide and create a new visual relationship.
N/A
07.2021
A spontaneous screen print experiment created near the end of a semester before returning to Baltimore. The project came together quickly after discovering a local screen printer.
The piece represents a moment of urgency—making something simply because the opportunity was there. Not every step in the process is calculated; sometimes creation happens in motion.
IN LOVING MEMORY
01.2021
A piece created during a reflective moment shared with loved ones. The work carries imagery expanding on “Dream One.”
Dedicated to those who came before, serving as a reminder of their continued presence. The dreamcatcher frame remains open so the wearer can place their own meaning or memory inside.
RIOTS ERUPT
05.2020
A collage piece built from imagery surrounding the Baltimore uprisings following the death of Freddie Gray. The work was created during Jacob’s undergraduate years.
The piece embodies the anger and tension felt during that period. It serves as a reminder of where he comes from and the mindset of standing firm when faced with injustice.
1of1
06.2019
Created during Jacob’s early time at Otis College of Art and Design in 2019. It marks his first attempt at cut and sewing projects.
Being surrounded by artists working day and night pushed him to observe and study how others approached their craft. These garments reflect the early stages of merging newly learned construction techniques with a developing graphical language.
Age 17
05.2018
The origin point of Place Of Vision. These pieces represent the earliest stages of building the foundation of the label.
Shaped by faith, culture, and a drive to materialize ideas, this period of self-taught exploration—from bedroom screen printing to experimenting with manufacturers—turned curiosity into practice. The name Place Of Vision, inspired by Genesis 32:30, anchors the work in purpose and perspective.