Jessica Kagan Cushman is an independent jewelry and accessories designer.
Early life Cushman was born on April 7, 1958, in New York City. Her father, Vladimir Kagan, was a German-born furniture designer considered an early pioneer of modern American design. Her mother, Erica Wilson, was an innovative British embroidery designer who was known as “the Julia Child of needlework.” Cushman graduated from Smith College with a BA in Art History.Alena Hall, "7 People Who Turned This 'Worthless' College Major Into Successful Careers," Huffington Post, February 26, 2014. She resides in Redding, Connecticut,“Wrist Management,” Connecticut Magazine, January 2009. with her husband Bill Cushman.
Career Jewelry and accessories After learning scrimshaw from her father and embroidery from her mother, Cushman went into business in 2004, starting out with hand-engraved bracelets. She has since expanded her line to include necklaces, rings, earrings and other accessories. Her items have been featured on the cover of Cosmopolitan,Cosmopolitan, May 2011; Cosmopolitan, July 2011. and in numerous other magazines, such as Vogue (UK), Elle, People“Tote-ally Chic,” People, July 18, 2012. and InStyle.
Inscribed bracelets In 2007, Cushman began hand-engraving fossilized woolly mammoth tusk bangles with whimsical pop culture sayings. Barneys New York was the first store to offer the line. Cushman then began manufacturing a more affordable resin reproduction version. Two years later, Cushman introduced a line of tote bags inscribed with similar phrases, as well as cuffs featuring zodiac constellations in crystals on black resin.
Honors In 2012, Cushman was named one of three rising star finalists by Fashion Group International in the category of fine jewelry.
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External links Official website Company website