Working with a variety of talented innovators, Clutch Made has recently sat down with some of its collaborators to explore their inspirations and designs. This week we interviewed the designers behind a leather-based accessories brand, BLK BLU NYC.
Company: BLK BLU NYC Production: Made In NYC
Firstly, we must address your name. How and where did such a catchy innovative name come about? Walking in New York's lower east side, we noticed the sun was almost setting and we started talking about how beautiful the black shadows of the buildings were against the deep blue sky. It looked amazing and the name came naturally.
Drawing inspiration from the streets of New York, BLK BLU NYC has created designs with the idea of catering for creative individuals looking for luxury accessories with an edge.
Have you always known that accessories would be the main focus? In a way. We all wanted to launch a fashion brand that could bring something different to the industry, accessories became the ideal category for us to do this.
Where would you like to see BLK BLU over the next couple of years? Hopefully overseas with the likes of David Beckham to Gwen Stefani, Nicole Richie and Jared Leto wearing our designs.
What accessories will you be rocking this summer?
From our own collection, Oksana favorite piece's the hair cuff. The Belt Bag is a staple in Lisa's wardrobe and Gregory is holding out for the men’s scarf in our upcoming collection. Our go-to accessory would also have to be our nude leather choker, which works like a scarf or a choker.
How is it for the three of you to work together? So far so good!! We all have different strengths that dictate our roles within the business.
Do you have any advice for future designers out there? Be fashion inspired, not trend driven.
BLK and BLU NYC accessories are available to shop on our website www.clutchbags.com, now.