Jessica Kagan Cushman

Jessica Kagan Cushman
Cushman wearing her bracelets in 2008.
Born
Jessica Kagan

(1958-04-07) April 7, 1958
New York, NY
OccupationJewelry designer
Spouse
Bill Cushman
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(m. 1980)​
Children1
Websitehttp://www.jessicacushman.com

Jessica Kagan Cushman is an independent jewelry and accessories designer.

Early life

Cushman was born on April 7, 1958, in New York City. Her father, Vladimir Kagan, was a German-born furniture designer considered an early pioneer of modern American design.[1][2] Her mother, Erica Wilson, was an innovative British embroidery designer who was known as “the Julia Child of needlework.”[3] Cushman graduated from Smith College with a BA in Art History.[4][5] She resides in Redding, Connecticut,[6] with her husband Bill Cushman.[7]

Career

Jewelry and accessories

After learning scrimshaw from her father and embroidery from her mother,[4] Cushman went into business in 2004, starting out with hand-engraved bracelets.[6] She has since expanded her line to include necklaces, rings, earrings and other accessories. Her items have been featured on the cover of Cosmopolitan,[8] and in numerous other magazines, such as Vogue (UK),[9] Elle,[10] People[11] and InStyle.[12]

Inscribed bracelets

In 2007, Cushman began hand-engraving fossilized woolly mammoth tusk bangles with whimsical pop culture sayings.[13] Barneys New York was the first store to offer the line.[6] Cushman then began manufacturing a more affordable resin reproduction version.[13] Two years later, Cushman introduced a line of tote bags inscribed with similar phrases,[14] as well as cuffs featuring zodiac constellations in crystals on black resin.[15]

Honors

In 2012, Cushman was named one of three rising star finalists by Fashion Group International in the category of fine jewelry.[16]

References

  1. ↑ "WHOWHATWHEREWHY: Nantucket bracelets have a lot to say". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Archived from the original on 2014-03-01. Retrieved 2026-08-24.
  2. ↑ "Vladimir Kagan's Venetian Sofa Revived". magazine.wsj.com. Archived from the original on 2011-02-23. Retrieved 2026-08-24.
  3. ↑ Fox, Margalit (2011-12-14). "Erica Wilson Dies at 83; Led a Rebirth of Needleworking". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2026-08-24.
  4. 1 2 "Jessica Kagan Cushman". styledon.com. Archived from the original on 2017-06-10. Retrieved 2026-08-24.
  5. ↑ Alena Hall, "7 People Who Turned This 'Worthless' College Major Into Successful Careers," Huffington Post, February 26, 2014.
  6. 1 2 3 “Wrist Management,” Connecticut Magazine, January 2009.
  7. ↑ "Jessica Kagan Becomes Bride Of Executive". The New York Times. 1980-12-07. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2026-08-24.
  8. ↑ Cosmopolitan, May 2011; Cosmopolitan, July 2011.
  9. ↑ Vogue (2008-03-31). "SLOGAN KITSCH". British Vogue. Retrieved 2026-08-24.
  10. ↑ "Think You're Ready for Spring? Not Without These Handbag Trends". ELLE. 2025-02-14. Retrieved 2026-08-24.
  11. ↑ “Tote-ally Chic,” People, July 18, 2012.
  12. ↑ "Reese Witherspoon at Neiman Marcus - Shopping with the Stars - Holiday 2007 - Fashion". www.instyle.com. Archived from the original on 2011-06-30. Retrieved 2026-08-24.
  13. 1 2 "The New York Times > Style > Slide Show > Pulse". www.nytimes.com. Archived from the original on 2007-03-12. Retrieved 2026-08-24.
  14. ↑ "A Quotable Tote-able: style file: daily fashion, party, and model news". Style.com. Archived from the original on 2012-10-24. Retrieved 2026-08-24.
  15. ↑ "Best Bets Daily - Jessica Kagan Cushman Astrological-Sign Cuffs - Nymag". New York Magazine. 2009-05-11. Retrieved 2026-08-24.
  16. ↑ Karimzadeh, Marc (2012-01-03). "Fashion Group International Names Rising Star Finalists". WWD. Retrieved 2026-08-24.
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