MINI PROFILE ON JULES OF BIJULES... A MODERN WORLD HUSTLA...

hello darlings... i've been real busy with all the fashion events and goings on lately... but all that will be in later post... now we are here for bijules the collection of jewelry created by jules kim the 5'11 beauty who is a modern world hustla... there are a few people i've met in my life who's seemingly effortless hustle has been awe inspiring... sean combs is one and jules kim is another... they are a few more but we aren't here for them today... so if you haven't heard of bijules yet... read a little further and now you have... enjoy and a special thanks to francois dischinger and dave mueller for providing the accompanying images...


WIINY: What is your name and where are you from?
JK: Jules Kim and I herald from Richmond Virginia!

WINNY: What do you do and how long have you done it for?
JK: I’m a jewelry designer for my own brand, Bijules. I've been at it for 5 years.


WIINY: What brought you to NY originally and how long have you been here?
JK: The chance at opportunity brought me here, I didn't know what the fuck I was doing but I knew I’d make something of myself. I've been in NY for 7 years now.


WIINY: In 5 words or less please describe your personal style?
JK: Banging, Haute Mélange of Dopeness.

WIINY: Who is your favorite designer of the moment and why?
JK: Balenciaga because it mixes styles and colors which are unlikely.

WIINY: What or who has been your greatest fashion influence?
JK: History cause I am constantly inspired to create my own by referencing the past


WIINY: What is your current favorite item in your wardrobe?
JK: Always my ever-changing Bijules bar ring... This season it is made of 3 golden bones!


WIINY: Where do you want to be in 5 years?
JK: Everywhere, widespread, global takeover is imminent…haha, I’d love to be traveling more frequently and making money on all foreign soil…


WIINY: What is the best fashion tip that you are willing to share?
JK: Fuck fashion, not humanity…


WIINY: What other projects are you currently working on?
JK: I’m the creative director for a new swimwear brand slated to launch soon and Bliss Lau and I have created a jewelry/accessories consulting firm, called One Full… Bijules is also launching a new lower price point brand called “BJ”: suck on it! Heehheheh…black, white and clear, lucite and pop color bar rings…the original bar ring…let’s be clear…

BLISS LAU_ THE LEADER OF THE PACK WHO IS OFTEN IMITATED BUT NEVER DUPLICATED_MINI PROFILE...

hello darlings welcome back from where ever you were since we last communicated... today I'm profiling a dear friend Bliss Lau... who some of you fashionistas may be familiar with and others need a refresher course on what's or who is hot... this is the very Bliss who captured WIIN(Y)'s first ever blog post... click here to see where we have been... and read below to see where we are today... and I thank you Bliss for taking the time out of your increasingly busy schedule to finally get me the info... and a special thanks to photog Cameron Krone and stylist Christian Stroble... the pics are marvelous...

all pics below are courtesy of bliss lau
WIIN: What is your full name and where are you from?
BL: Bliss Lau and I am from NY!!! I was however raised in Honolulu, HI

WIIN: How long have you had your own collection and how did it begin for you?
BL: My collection began a week before I graduated from Parsons... I sold my senior thesis handbag collection to a store in SOHO… six years ago!!! I have since then transitioned from handbags to belts and now to body jewelry always using leather as a common thread... I think that each category gave birth to the next and I have found the jewelry collection to be the most ‘me.’

WIIN: How old were you when you figured out you wanted to be a designer?
BL: I think that to be a designer you have to like solving problems. I am not sure if I ever had an epiphany but I have always had a clear vision of what types of clothes or accessories I wanted that didn't exist yet...






WII: What are your other interests?
BL: Good food is one of my favorite things... I spend a tremendous amount of time in bookstores and at the library and I love to research old crafts and read craft books... Lately I have been visiting museums and art galleries I think that the world is going through a creative explosion and NY is catching the first wind of it...

WIIN: In 5 words or less please describe you personal style?
BL: Draped, dark, soft, negative space

WIIN: What is your favorite piece of clothing at the moment?
BL: I wear these half black half sheer tights that I've cut the foot out and made into a wrap-like-tie around the calf and this is my favorite garment of the moment... however my alternative answer of my favorite new fashion accessory is toenails, painting the nail half silver and half nude on each toe.






WIIN: Who is your favorite designer today and why?
BL:I have two, Bijules a local NYC designer because she is willing to jump off the train for the betterment of her work... I have an earring that is two feet of faux black hair from her collection that is so creepy but cool... I love a designer who takes risk... My other favorite is 80%20 shoes because she makes the best walkable NY- girl shoe with a rubber sole and it’s always hard to find shoes you can walk-in in this city!

WIIN: So your collection of body jewelry is hot right now and can be seen in Italian Vogue, Rolling Stone etc… Where do you go from here? What is the next step?
BL:Onward to fine jewelry... stones and more hardcore leather pieces... I’m thinking about a men’s collection as well... we shall see!!!

WIIN: Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
BL: I have lot’s of goals and hopes but no definite plan... I think that right now it is important to take it one season at a time, and just be as creative as possible...

Mini Profile... Abiri Ward... proprietor of Cry wolf

So as i mentioned in previous post I will write Mini Profiles on various industry professionals from time to time... Today's profile (who some(my quick of wit readers) may intuit because of the title) is on Abiri Ward who operates Cry Wolf... Abiri also has a trendy lounge in the East Vil, is a new father to baby Luca, devoted husband to lovely Nina Wolf and all around nice guy with a smile that rivals my own... With all that going on he was gracious enough to take time out of his busy schedule to answer a few questions and pose for a couple of pics... Thanks Abiri

1) WIIN: what is your full name? AW: abiri ward

2) WIIN: where are you from and how long have you been in NY? AW: I'm originally from washington DC and I have been in NYC for 10 years

3) WIIN: what is cry wolf and the motivation behind it? how long has it been in existence? AW: cry wolf is a men's and women's fashion boutique located in the east village of NYC. We have been open since April of '08 and launched the online version of the store in Nov of '08. the motivation behind cry wolf was to open a boutique with eclectic brands from all over the world and to provide excellent service to our customers.

4)WIIN: in 5 words or less please describe your personal style? AW: comfortable, tailored and venturesome

5) WIIN: what's your favorite item in your wardrobe? AW: public school "kaptain kid" leather jacket

6) WIIN: what do you think guys need to wear more of? AW: cardigans

7) WIIN: what or who has been your greatest fashion influence? AW: living in milan

8) WIIN: what current trend have you seen enough of? AW: gladiator sandals & flat brimmed hats

9) WIIN: who is your favorite designer of the moment? AW: Gareth Moody of Chronicles of Never

10) WIIN: what is the best fashion tip that you are willing to share? AW: dress for yourself