With an eclectic, experimental eye CORI JEAN brings together ordinary conventions with selective, glamorous couture. It is a modern evolution of ’30’s elegant socialite with ‘70’s edgy punk into ‘40’s librarian. This chemistry brings together a collection of day-to-night and night-to-day designs that are versatile, ever-changing, and unique as every woman herself. "Only one of its design" is my motto. I am currently selling online on my website and on Etsy. I also sell in local boutiques in the area and a little Pop up shop in Bridgehampton NY where I sell my handbag line, Dresses, Tops and scarves by Cori Jean.

Insight for these designs is drawn from a rich array of inspiration -- vintage linens, old movies, local celebrities, the beach: -- all of which combine into old Hollywood glamour, and urban chic. Designs come out of a love from redesigning vintage linens with unusual patterns and one of kind pieces that fit into an inspirational love of fashion that just makes one smile. My target audience is anyone that is looking for a one of a kind piece. My pieces are often used for gifts and special events.

I have always loved to sew. I grew up with my mother making my school dresses. I was always wearing my designs to work and one of our customers asked if I would make Christmas Dresses as gifts for the women in his company's office. I had never really before thought I could make a business out of it until then.  Everything is unique and one of a kind. I am always searching for new fabrics and ideas. I might find a vintage fabric bag and not know what I am going to do with it and then all of a sudden one day an idea becomes clear.

I actually think some of my best inspiration comes out of my "mistakes". So I can never really say that any disaster has ever felt like a nightmare just a new inspiration. I think my biggest achievement has been getting to see my designs on the customers. It is such a rewarding experience to see my designs on a customer or for them to say this handbag is going to be the perfect gift for my daughter. Although I was pretty proud when a celebrity came into my Pop up shop this summer and bought quite a few things.