This past year has deepened our passion for the collegiate jewelry space. We initially launched KYLE CAVAN back in 2018 because we saw a void in the space for actually want-to-wear college jewelry. Alongside our understated pieces, we wanted to build a brand that connected with the young women we were designing for. This year more than ever has defined just who those women are: a generation characterized by resilience, and a hunger to learn & grow in spite of setbacks.

Introduction and Interview by Caroline Skou Check out our *new* Howard Collection “I define my work and I am happy,” Fatou Drammeh, a junior journalism & media major at Howard University, read to me from her daily manifestation deck. She told me that pulling a card from the deck each morning had become a “ great way to guide my day to add some positivity”. And despite all of Fatou’s classes going online for the year, she did speak with a positive...

Introduction and Interviews by Caroline SkouCheck out the THON Collection! THON is the largest student-run philanthropy in the world. The first time someone told me this fact about THON I almost couldn't believe it, but the numbers add up; 16,500 student volunteers, 4,000 families helped, and $180,000,000 raised.  For those who don’t already know, THON is a philanthropy run by Penn State students with the goal to provide emotional and financial support, spread awareness, and ensure funding for critical research—all...

Introduction and Interview by Caroline Skou '20Colette Sierra, Brooklyn-based model and influencer, captioned her most recent instagram, a picture of herself and her non-model boyfriend, “Birds of a feather, working together! It’s a wrap to our first job together!”. “It was so fun,” she told me. “ Even though he isn't a model, brands want to limit the amount of people on set, so they're asking models to shoot with their roommates, boyfriends, and girlfriends.”  ‘Bring your boyfriend to work’...