Today we’d like to introduce you to Rebecca Brie Briscoe.
Rebecca Brie, can you briefly walk us through your story – how you started and how you got to where you are today.
After graduating from NYU, I moved back home to Los Angeles and began working as a fashion stylist. I have always been obsessed with fashion but not completely fulfilled with styling, so I eventually moved to Chicago to attend the School of The Art Institute of Chicago, where I majored in fashion design. SAIC is an art school first and foremost, which was awesome because the program was both theoretical and technical. I also had the opportunity to be taught by the one and only world-renowned artist Nick Cave who has had a huge impact on how I approach my life.
It’s the place where I really started to consider what it would be for me to be an artist. To take my work seriously. After I graduated, I still did styling because I see fashion as art. It’s about the texture, color choices, how they lay on the body, and ultimately how one feels when they are adorned in their clothes. But, honestly, it wasn’t until very recently that I gave myself permission to step into the role of artist and really take ownership of that. But SAIC was my first real step in that direction, dipping my toe into the water.
We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
My journey has not been a smooth one but that is what has made it so beautiful. There is no real blueprint on how to become a fashion stylist, designer, or artist, and it takes a tremendous amount of faith to commit to this lifestyle. The Capricorn in me craves stability and structure, so I have always worked a variety of “gigs” at one time to keep the bills paid, but in doing so I was spread so thin that I was unable to really lean into my creative gifts full time. Fear is a powerful thing that can keep you stuck in a life you don’t really love and at some point, I hit a wall and realized that I needed to let go of a few things to create more space in my life to do the things I really wanted to do. Money truly is not everything if you are burnt out and unhappy. About a year ago, I made the bold decision to sell my car, sublet my expensive LA apartment and live in Jamaica for the summer to reset and restructure my life.
My close friends and my youngest sister have definitely played a major role in my success. They believed in me and my talent when I didn’t even believe in myself. They have always gone above and beyond to support me in any way that they can.
We’d love to hear more about your work and what you are currently focused on. What else should we know?
I am most known for my work as a fashion stylist and personal shopper. Up until recently, that has been what my company specializes in. However, once the pandemic hit, the entire fashion industry came to a screeching halt, and I, like most people had to pivot and start rethinking my business model. The extra time as a result of the quarantine allowed me to lean into some creative ideas outside of styling, that I have had for several years. I have recently been a part of an awesome ongoing pop up shop at the Queen Boutique in Los Angeles, featuring some of my collage pieces and a candle collection featuring my artwork.
I have also recently launched an online store featuring items that I have curated from various places around the world. I have vintage pieces, accessories, candles, and custom art pieces. Items that bring a bit of magic into one’s everyday life.
I am most proud of the integrity of my company. I only create and sell things that I truly love and believe in. My friends often ask me how I can part with some of the vintage pieces that I sell. It’s not always easy, because I am obsessed with clothes, but I love knowing that when people purchase a piece from me, they are buying something truly special. And I hope that they can feel the intention and love that went into handpicking or creating those pieces; and that it will bring a little bit of light and comfort into their space, especially during these particularly trying times. What sets me apart from others is my eye. I create a curated experience that I have cultivated over a lifetime of travel and immersion in art and fashion. When you are an artist, the well of ideas never runs dry and at the end of the day, no one can reproduce your craft if it comes from your heart. So I give to my art freely.
So, what’s next? Any big plans?
My plans for the future are to keep creating and putting my ideas out into the world. I will continue to work as a stylist but only on projects that I am very passionate about. I am currently working on a clothing (pajama) line that I am very excited about. My candle line is doing very well so I want to start working on the next series of those and expanding my online store to include work from other creatives. I have ideas for days so the future is bright.
Pricing:
- Saint Harriet candles small size $25 Saint Harriet candles large size $65
Contact Info:
- Website: www.rebeccabrie.com
- Email: [email protected]
- Instagram: @rebeccabriebrie
- Facebook: @RebeccaBrieStyle
- Twitter: @RebeccaBrie
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