Q1 What's a highlight of your recent design career?
When I was able to open my flagship store in Seattle, WA.
Q2 What would you say is your brand's concept?
Hardcore Glamour. I feel that the woman I design for is seeking something that makes a statement. |
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Q3 What are you working on right now?
I am currently working on a men's collection.
Q4 What inspires you to design?
Rock n' Roll Music, Albert Sebus, Edward Gorey, Rem Koolhaus, Eames, Gaudi, movies from the 60's
Q5 As a designer, who is your muse?
I would have to say my Mother. She always encouraged me to be an individual with my fashion choices and to use it as a form of self-expression. She also never took life too seriously. Her style was impeccable and serves a constant inspiration in my work.
Q6 What was the moment you realized you'd made it as a designer?
When Mary-Kate Olsen was photographed with my Wolfette ring in NYLON magazine. |
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Kimberly Baker's early attraction to both punk and rock music will always serve as the backbeat for her jewelry designs. With influences ranging from Vivienne Westwood to Debbie Harry her jewelry designs pair with your favorite Chucks as easily as with your favorite Manolo's. It's refined grace backed up with a defiant swagger; it's tender and tough. It's hardcore glamour jewelry.
Her jewelry has caught the eye of much admired and very stylish names including alt-country icon Lucinda Williams, rocker Dave Grohl, Teri Hatcher (Desperate Housewives), Cheryl Hines (Curb Your Enthusiasm) and Latin pop star Shakira.
Kimberly Baker Jewelry is available at some of the country’s most distinctive, trendsetting boutiques including Bettina Duncan at Fred Segal in Los Angeles, Tangerine in Chicago, Eliza Page in Austin and Brooklyn’s Cog and Pearl. |
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Q7 If you were to dress one person, who would that be?
Kate Moss has an amazing sense of style that I completely admire. She has a great way of mixing a rock and roll sensibility with slight feminine touches. I would love to see my work on her.
Q8 Music to live by
Nick Cave, X, Ramones, Serge Gainsbourg, Johnny Cash, Pixies, Bauhaus
Q9 Favorite cocktail and where to drink it?
A French 75 on the beach of Cinque Terra.
Q10 If you could rewrite your history a bit and take on a totally different career or lifestyle, what would it be and why?
I would want to a job where all I had to do was travel all over the world and eat amazing food. That would be an absolute dream for me. |
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Q11 What is your favorite guilty meal?
I absolutely love a big bowl of Macaroni + Cheese. It's the ultimate comfort food.
Q12 is there anything you would like to say to your Japanese fans?
Thanks for the support! I love you! |
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