Q1 Pease tell us your brief profile and working career. Why did you become a designer?
I have been in the advertising industry for 8 years. From, graphic design, photography and most recent photography producer for Macy's. I enjoy esthetics and design in fashion, accessories and photography. |
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Q2 Would you tell us about the brand? What is the concept behind it?
Jester Swink concept is taking elements of design and creating a statement for women with independent style. We don't create the mainstream trendy product therefore, allowing a sense of style and expression. We excel in asymmetry and a flow in mixing different elements.
Q3 What is your greatest inspiration?
Textures, colors, paintings and traveling.
Q4 Currently which stores carry your brand in the world? Price range?
We are in boutiques in San Francisco and the bay area, Philadelphia, Portland, Phoenix, Los Angeles, and Dallas and in Florida.
Q5 Which celebrities are wearing?
None yet, soon they will find Jester Swink. |
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Q11 Would you tell us about your next collection? Any future plans?
It's in progress and seems to be evolving. As usual asymmetry and mixed metals.
Q12 Where do you go for shop?
Luckily I'm surrounded by a lot of different local San Francisco designers. As well, attending tradeshows all over I'm able to trade with other great designers. ;)
Q13 Do you have any advice for the young people?
Live life, and don't forget to travel!! Never let anybody say you can't do it. Always stay optimistic and moving forward. See all forms of inspiration, they surround us everywhere. |
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Artist Rae Gedlaman created Jester Swink jewelry, transitioning her natural eye for detail and composition in photography and advertising to designing jewelry that beckons to every woman's alter ego through bold and expressive metal fabrication pieces. The Jester Swink name resembles Gedlaman's independent style and in a sense her alter ego. Designed for women with independent style, who live by their own set of rules and know exactly what they want (and fearlessly go after it!), Jester Swink Jewelry stands for confidence and striking style. With statement-making pieces, Jester Swink is "inner-active" inspiring the artistic, independent, and sophisticated side of women, yet is still versatile and adaptable to any style or mood. The new Spring Summer line which will be featured starting in January "08" will continue to have elements of vintage shapes and overall feel with a modern touch. Continuing the sophistication and innovative approach to design. The launch of this line, will be the solid image of Jester Swink going forward. |
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Q6 Which celebrities do you think suit the most?
Charlize Theron, Angelina Jolie, Cameron Diaz, Kate Hudson and Sarah Jessica Parker
Q7 What kind of jewelry style is the trend for this season?
Thinking outside of main trends. Predetermined is too constrictive for our company. Again, thinking of an independent woman.
Q8What do you think the fashion/jewelry industry in Japan right now?
Japan is hot. They have a nice sense of cutting edge, and innovation. As usual, they are on top with the quest for innovative modern design.
Q9 Do you usually wear jewelry? What kind of style do you like?
I should wear jewelry more, but when I do it's something that definitely is unique and catches my eye. |
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Q10 What is your favorite food? Any good restaurants?
I enjoy Indian food the most. My favorite two are a little whole in the wall of San Francisco called Lahore Karahi. On the fancier side, Millenium (vegetarian restaurant) in San Francisco. |
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