Jessica Kagan Cushman | |
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 Cushman wearing her bracelets in 2008. | |
| Born | Jessica Kagan April 7, 1958 |
| Occupation | Jewelry designer |
| Spouse | Bill Cushman (m. 1980) |
| Children | 1 |
| Website | http://www.jessicacushman.com |
Jessica Kagan Cushman is an independent jewelry and accessories designer.
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. [1] [2] Her mother, Erica Wilson, was an innovative British embroidery designer who was known as “the Julia Child of needlework.” [3] Cushman graduated from Smith College with a BA in Art History. [4] [5] She resides in Redding, Connecticut, [6] with her husband Bill Cushman. [7]
After learning scrimshaw from her father and embroidery from her mother, [4] Cushman went into business in 2004, starting out with hand-engraved bracelets. [6] She has since expanded her line to include necklaces, rings, earrings and other accessories. Her items have been featured on the cover of Cosmopolitan , [8] and in numerous other magazines, such as Vogue (UK), [9] Elle , [10] People [11] and InStyle . [12]
In 2007, Cushman began hand-engraving fossilized woolly mammoth tusk bangles with whimsical pop culture sayings. [13] Barneys New York was the first store to offer the line. [6] Cushman then began manufacturing a more affordable resin reproduction version. [13] Two years later, Cushman introduced a line of tote bags inscribed with similar phrases, [14] as well as cuffs featuring zodiac constellations in crystals on black resin. [15]
In 2012, Cushman was named one of three rising star finalists by Fashion Group International in the category of fine jewelry. [16]
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