20 years of jewelry expertise defines a specific approach to design, development, and identity building.
Jules Kim introduced her semi-eponymous jewelry line Bijules in 2002. Straddling lifestyle and design, the collection offers a provocative, conceptual interpretation of fine jewelry inspired by the streets and nightclubs of New York City. From reimagining hand adornment to inventing wireless jewelry for the digital age, Kim manifests designs that are more than wearable objects; they are the language through which she expresses her personal evolution and interprets our shared human experiences. Years after she stamped her first cast, Kim continues to evolve her cultural storytelling, both conceptually and tangibly, by embedding sustainability, empathy and authenticity into her process and product.
2022
Published custom cover nameplate and contributed image licenses to Taschen’s Ice Cold: A History of Hip Hop Jewelry. Vikki Tobak, author.
2022
Honored to serve as “Talent Liaison” for Couture’s Diversity Action Council Mentorship. This role contributes to a safe learning environment between BIPOC talent and the luxury community’s mentors.
2021
Expands roll of the Bijules Incubator to include council leadership to the Couture Tradeshow Community’s DAC: Diversity Action Council.
2020
Launched women-forward event series, Tattooth Parlour, in Paris during Haute Couture in partnership with Serpent a Plume and Madame Buraka, 24 Place des Vosges. A collaborative multi-day event including female artists from the tattoo, DJ and fine jewelry worlds.
2018
Opened Bijules Incubator, a talent incubator for jewelry artisans, recent graduates, emerging designers, and historical makers while educating the public on the importance of diversity and the creative process.
2018-2019
Communicating historical luxury story of Elsa Schiaparelli and her maison in first ever product distribution outside of Place Vendome, Paris. Hosted by Bergdorf Goodman until August, 2019.
2017
Opened Atelier Bijules studio in Lower East Side Manhattan, 144 Bowery.
2016
Partnered with notable manufacturer in Arezzo, Italy to create luxury jewelry collection launched during JCK/ Couture Tradefair.
2015
Secured global distribution partnership for Bijules with Tomorrow Showroom and Stefano Martinetto.
2014
Secured ownership of design copyright for iconic jewelry silhouette, “The Golden Nipples”.
2014-2017
Partnered with Benoit Duverger (BDVcreative) as acting CFO.
2012-2018
Partnered with Wolfram Glatz (Atelier Kontrast GMbH) for complete visual overhaul of brand identity.
2011
Opened underground Bijules studio in Lower East Side Manhattan, 355 Bowery.
2008-2019
Launched Select Summer Fridays event series in collaboration with the Standard Hotel Group, the longest running rooftop party in NYC nightlife history.
2008-2015
Initiated press partnership with Paris fashion publicists Josiane Cristofoli(Cristofoli+) and Robin Meason (Ritual Projects).
2008
Published “Bar Rings” and “Serpensive Nail Rings” in Italian Vogue cover story “New Warriors”, styled by renowned fashion editor, Patti Wilson and photographed by Steven Klein.
2008
Secured ownership of design copyrights and patents for iconic jewelry silhouettes in collection, “The Bar Ring” and “The Serpensive Nail Ring”.
2007
Featured exhibitor at international wholesale fashion trade fairs, including Premium Berlin and Luxury Vendome Paris.
2007
Assumed role of Creative Director and Designer for Nycked Swimwear, founded by Lorenzo Martone. Nycked launches during Miami Swim Week with sales distribution partnership and highlighted retail placement in Saks Fifth Avenue.
2005
Featured exhibitor at wholesale fashion trade fairs in United States, including Magic and Coterie.
2003
Collaborated with Gwen Stefani and Eve to launch jewelry designs into commercial market space with features in Lucky and Vibe magazines.
2002
Launched original concept fine jewelry company, Bijules, building a brand that redefines fashion and luxury standards.
2002
Assisted Mauricio and Roger Padilha at MAO Public Relations during Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week.
