I definitely heart Karin Rose's accessory designs the more I see them. Her edgy and creative twist on some of the most simple ensemble highlights like sunglasses, hats and neckwear are what have drawn me to research and discover more and more about this breakthrough designer. Recently she did an interview conducted by Rae Holliday of the blog Stuff Fly People Like [by way of NecoleBitchie.com] and I found it quite a teaser but a bit intriguing. I can't wait to see what else this fresh innovator comes up with! Peep the interview below along with some pics of celebs who have worn her designs [which of course includes lots of Rih Rih who is also a close friend of hers].
Name: Kerin Rose.
How long have you been in business of making accessories?
This November makes it a year. Happy Anniversary to me!!
How did you get started?
Very simply: I embellished a pair of sunglasses for myself. Every time I wore them out I would get a response in a way that I’ve never had to anything I’ve ever worn before. I figured I might be on to something, so I made some to sell. A year later, here i am.
I read in one of your recent interviews that you didn’t personally believe this would become a brand, how do you feel now?
It’s still very hard to believe – again, everything that’s happened has happened in a year. Now that it’s my livelihood it’s completely flipped. It’s true that I never thought this would be a legitimate brand, and it’s become that. According to my accountant I have an innate business sense, so now it’s time to step it up and expand. I’m just going to ride the wave as long as it’s cresting.
Who would be a perfect fit for A-Morrir, your accessory line, and what’s the cost?
I think that everyone is the perfect fit for A-morir, that’s the beauty of an accessory. By nature an accessory is impractical; technically it’s a supplemental element to an ensemble. People think that they’re only for the daring, but my sister is a total J.Crew girl and she rocks a pair of black amadeus sunglasses every day. Anybody can wear anything that I make; all they have to do is put it on.
My non-eyewear pieces range in price from $40 for a single fringe earring to $120 for the mickey mouse ears (that i made a year before the olsen twins wore theirs.. cough cough..) My eyewear ranges from $200-$600 – each pair is hand embellished, mostly with the highest quality swarovski crystals, chains, studs, spikes, secrets badassery and magic.
Celebrities like Rihanna and Katy Perry have been spotted in your accessories, what’s so special about them?
You can add Snoop Dogg and Lady Gaga to that list… along with Jazmine Sullivan, Mariah Carey, Cassie, Dawn Richards, Kid Sister and Melanie Fiona, haaay! One of the most common comments I get from clients is that they haven’t seen anything like what I’m doing. That, combined with the quality, and attention to detail I give to each piece makes it special.
How did you get your designs in the hands of Rihanna?
Her personal shopper had seen my love/hates on a friend of mine, and asked for my information. A month or so later she was at a boutique I used to sell at. They called me to bring my stuff down, and she just really understood what I was doing. She loved everything she saw, including the spiked out sabotage shades, which she bought then and went on to wear in Vogue Italia’s september issue. We’ve developed an artist/designer relationship that I’m really blessed to have.
As a personal friend of Rihanna how does it feel to see her wear your designs?
Rihanna started off as a client, and we have since become friends but it feels great any time any of my friends wear something I’ve designed. All of my friends are people I hold in high regard. My friends are some of the most talented, motivating, intelligent and kind people I have ever met; Rihanna falls into those categories as well. Don’t get it twisted, she hasn’t and doesn’t wear everything I bring to her just because I made it – if it doesn’t fit her style she doesn’t wear it, and I respect her for that.
Who else would you love to see in your designs?
One of the things I hate is that I get emails from guys saying “I know these are women’s shades… can guys wear them too?”
I want more guys in A-morir. I want every entertainer on the Forbes list to shield their eyes with A-morir because their future’s so bright. Corny enough for you? Miss Piggy and Henry Rollins, because they’re the epitome of everything I stand for.
What is the most challenging aspect of the business you are in?
Doing 48 hours of work in the alloted 24! I’m still a one-person company, and the demands to do everything are tough. I also don’t have the benefit of having a design background of any kind, so the technical aspects of production are completely new to me… oh, and coming up with new shit to blow your mind on the regular. After every piece I make I think “Well, that’s it, I’m straight out of ideas” – that is until the next one hits…
What is your advice to up and coming designers?
Know what you’re not good at; Season your passion with a good dose of logic and reason. Passion, hard work and drive are wonderful and will take you very far, but if you’re not the best at something don’t push it. You have plenty of gifts and abilities, so hone in on those. also: trust your guts. Your guts never lie.
I can dig it. Below are a few of her notorious accessories you've seen on the celebs you see above [Rih Rih, Katy Perry, Dawn Richards, Teyana Taylor, etc.] and they're not too badly priced...for some. Ha! I adore the Sioux Lace pair of shades! You can see her collection on her site at A-morir.com
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