Today we’d like to introduce you to Jim Mullin. Them and their team share their story with us below:
Jim Mullin began his journey as an artist at The Art Institute of Dallas where he studied Fashion Design. He began making music at an early age and also was modeling at 17 years old for Kim Dawson Agency in Dallas. That is where he fell in love with photography and was completely self-taught, it became his hobby and obsession.
From 2000 to 2008 Jim worked at CBS Radio and Clear Channel as the Director of Market Development over several major top 40 and Rock stations producing non-traditional revenue for stations by creating concerts, events, and custom activations for major brands. While wearing a suit and tie to work every day by night Jim was the lead singer in a rock band that was playing events like The Warped Tour and had music on shows like The Real World and Road Rules on MTV.
In 2009 Jim started a clothing line, JM Couture, to be the branded merchandise for his first solo music project, “The Light.” Jim is also a successful musician and recording artist. In 2018 Jim released the hit song, “Another Minute” with a video that has reached well over a million views on several platforms. Jim’s 2022 release “Bonfire” featured a video with dance choreography by celebrity choreographer Richy Squirrel who is currently the lead choreographer for Lady Gaga’s Tour, as well as the dancers featured in the video. Jim also has another music video debuting in September for the song “Girl Like You” which was inspired by the ’90s hit Wicked Game featuring the same allure of the black and white film.
JM Couture quickly gained a following of its own because of amazing fashion events. Jim began designing clothing and styling runway shows to build the brand in Chicago. In 4 years, he produced more than 100 events and fashion shows all over the country. In 2013, Jim moved the company to Los Angeles and was the headlining brand at El Paseo Fashion Week in Palm Desert California to launch the full collection. After gaining such momentum and press, JM Couture became very popular with top wardrobe stylists in the Hollywood red carpet scene who pulled JM Couture looks for celebrities like Serayah for Taylor Swift’s Tour, 1989 and Bai Ling, Taraji P Henson, Paris Hilton, Janice Dickenson, and Kris Jenner just to name a few.
His creations have been worn by some of the most recognizable celebrities on every major red carpet in Hollywood: The People’s Choice Awards, The Grammy’s, The Emmy’s, The Oscars, and The GLAAD Awards. In 2014 JM Couture headlined at Los Angeles Fashion Week and in 2015 at New York Fashion Week while releasing the single “High on New York City,” featured later in the hit TV show Mr. Robot.
In 2018 Jim created a major fashion event at the same time as the Coachella Music Festival, the epic event was Palm Springs Fashion Week. It was the first-ever multi-designer show with a 100-foot runway over the pool at the Riviera Hotel in Palm Springs, featuring brands like Lascana, Coral Castillo, Candice Cuoco, George Styler, SIWI Denim, and of course, JM Couture took the headlining show followed by an epic DJ set with the EC Twins. The show also featured performances by Kyroman, Ashley Brinton, Jaira Burns, and The Black Tape Project.
In early 2019 Jim produced a multi-designer fashion event at the Riptide festival in Miami in front of a sold-out show featuring bands 1975 and The Killers. In the summer of 2022, Jim Launched his new swimwear brand, Oh Lala! Swim (ohlalaswim.com) In June Oh Lala! was featured in Los Angeles Swim Week in the only poolside show at Skybar at the Mondrian in Hollywood and has produced Bikini Shows for Oh Lala! at the Avalon, Le Mesa in Hollywood and was also the Featured brand in the Iconic Midsummer Night’s Dream event in late August 2022.
Since 2009 Jim has been consistently shooting with top models and has been featured in over 200 International Magazines. JM Photography Exhibitions have been featured at Cannes Film Festival and other gallery events. The Fine Art prints and NFTs are available and have even been licensed as full wall art murals. Jim will continue to make beauty in the world as an artist, producer, songwriter, singer, and through the lens of his camera.
Main Site and Photography: Jimmullin.com
instagram.com/jimmullinphotographer
Music: jimmullinofficial.com
JM Couture – jmcouture.com
Oh Lala! Swim – Ohlalaswim.com
instagram.com/ohlalaswimofficial
I’m sure you wouldn’t say it’s been obstacle free, but so far would you say the journey has been a fairly smooth road?
Most of my struggles were due to mistakes that I made in partners and staff. I would usually trust people too easily in business. I had to learn some very hard lessons. I think the reason that I am good at many different things is because I’ve had to learn to do everything myself after struggling with someone, I had hired to do that job.
It has also been a struggle to navigate learning the fashion industry as well as promote music and stand out.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
My music:
Jim Mullin has a brand-new album that is due to be released in late 2022. The new singles, “Bonfire,” “The Dream,” “Feel It,” Ghost of You, “A Girl Like You” and “Live Forever” are available on all digital platforms. The charged and dynamic release, The Dream also features a breathtaking music video that tells the story of Jim’s real-life journey from a dream of starting a clothing brand to New York Fashion Week and beyond. The track takes a deep dive into the trials and tribulations of failure and the sweet moments of success, living the dream. The lyrical composition is deep and powerful, and the video expresses the real story in a striking way.
Previously, Jim has released his most popular album “3”. This record won the hearts and minds of a huge number of fans worldwide. The numbers from this album helped Jim to connect to his listeners with heart-wrenching songs about life, kindness, relationships, and much more. However, the artist is also very diverse and eclectic. You may have heard the artist’s music on popular television shows such as The Real World, Road Rules, Mr. Robot, Killing Eve, Stranger Things, and The Bad Girls Club on E! to mention a few.
Jim is an inspiring artist whose music and art uplift his fans and changes the world. In Jim’s own words, “hold your head up and keep doing what you do”. This sentiment is at the heart of Jim’s successful and prolific career as he continues to innovate and create cutting-edge music. His style and musical approach are always new and fresh, yet there is always something authentic and honest at the heart of his work.
My Clothing Line JM Couture
JM COUTURE was founded in Chicago by musician and Fashion Entrepreneur, Jim Mullin. Headlining Exclusive events like El Paseo Fashion Week in Palm Springs, PS Fashion Week, LA Fashion Week, and New York Fashion Week, JM COUTURE designer clothing has been worn on every major red carpet in Hollywood. from the Grammy’s to the Oscars. Now headquartered in Los Angeles, JM Couture has been a fixture on the Hollywood scene since 2015.
My Photography has been featured in over 200 fashion magazines including Vogue, Vogue Italia, L’Official, Style Cruz, Moda, Gmaro Spain, Runway Dubai, La Travel Magazine, and Malvie Paris
Limited Edition Gallery prints of My Photography is available at jimmullin.com
Runway Shows:
For emphasis, rock stars slam guitars, hip hop artists drop microphones, Jim Mullin straight up dominates a runway seizing and securing the attention of spectators with perfect execution. It is fact that fashion is art, music is life, and runway shows are a theatrical extravaganza. Mullin gave designer clothing couture lovers exactly what they wanted a full production displaying cutting-edge photography, sensational music as well as spectacular women’s clothes and fashion. designer clothing straight from Los Angeles.
-1966 Magazine
Is there a quality that you most attribute to your success?
I think my attention to detail and my drive to never give up no matter how hard I’m struggling personally. I try to make every picture, every song, every show as perfect as it can be.
I obsess over making things reach their potential, especially myself. I’m driven by personal growth and becoming better every day at everything I do.
Pricing:
- Editorial and Bridal Photo Shoot Rates start at $750
Contact Info:
- Website: jimmullin.com
- Instagram: instagram.com/jimmullinphotographer
- Facebook: facebook.com/jimmullinphotographer
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejimmullin
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JimMullinmusic
- SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/jimmullinofficial
- Other: https://linktr.ee/jimmullin
