Jennifer Fisher (designer)

Jennifer Fisher
Born
Santa Barbara, California
NationalityAmerican
OccupationJewelry designer

Jennifer Fisher (born Santa Barbara, California) is an American jewelry designer[1][2] based in New York City.[3] She designs jewelry for two of her own lines:[4] the Fine Jewelry Collection and Brass Collection.

Early career

Fisher graduated from the University of Southern California[5] with a bachelor's degree in Business Marketing and a minor in Fine Arts. After graduating in 1993, she began her career in fashion, working in both Los Angeles and New York as a wardrobe stylist for feature films, television shows, and commercials.

Career

After college and before she gained any experience in the jewelry business, Fisher worked as a wardrobe stylist for national ad campaigns like Budweiser and American Express.[6][7]

When her first child was born, Fisher wanted a receiving gift with single letters of the baby´s name. When she couldn´t find it, she designed a necklace, a dog tag charm with the name stamped on the front in her own, personal style and began to wear it.[8][7] When friends, family, and colleagues began to request that she design one for them, her business slowly started. After Uma Thurman wore Fishers jewelry on the cover of Glamour Magazine, her business was born.[7]

She began with a website with five products and became one of the first brands sold online.[6]

In May 2014, Fisher opened her flagship store on New York City’s lower Fifth Avenue.[8]

Awards

In 2012, Fisher was a top ten finalist in the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Vogue Fashion Fund Competition.[9] She also received the Influencer Award at the 2006 Accessories Council Excellence Awards.[10]

Personal life

In 2001 Fisher married Kevin Fisher.[7] The couple lives in New York City with their two children.[8]

References

  1. ^ "The Untold Story of Jennifer Fisher". ELLE. April 26, 2014. Retrieved February 13, 2017.
  2. ^ "What Jennifer Fisher Has Learned About the Jewelry Business 10 Years in". fashionista.com. Retrieved February 13, 2017.
  3. ^ Samaha, Barry. "Jennifer Fisher On How to be Successful in the Jewelry Business". Forbes. Retrieved February 13, 2017.
  4. ^ Decker, Vivienne. "Jennifer Fisher On Her Fine Jewelry Line". Forbes. Retrieved February 13, 2017.
  5. ^ Nelson, Karin. "Jennifer Fisher the Brand Turns 10". W Magazine. Retrieved February 13, 2017.
  6. ^ a b Abdou, Jenna. "The Making Of A Jewelry Industry Pioneer". Forbes. Retrieved January 8, 2020.
  7. ^ a b c d "In Her Words: Jennifer Fisher". DORÉ. Retrieved January 8, 2020.
  8. ^ a b c Avendaño, Katarina (June 3, 2019). "Jennifer Fisher Shines Bright". New York Family | What to do in New York with Kids. Retrieved January 8, 2020.
  9. ^ "Getting Ready for the 2013 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards: Ciara and Jeweler Jennifer Fisher". November 12, 2013.
  10. ^ Bunion, Chrystin (August 3, 2016). "Sarah Jessica Parker, Julianna Margulies at the 20th Annual ACE Awards". W Magazine. Retrieved March 26, 2021.