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CO-FOUNDER & FUTURE DESERT WEIRDO

What piece of clothing in your closet tells a story? 
I kept the top I wore the night I met my husband at a rave in San Francisco in 1999: A green tank top by the brand Velvet.  I don’t wear it anymore, but it’s hanging in my closet because it still sparks joy.

 

Favorite Kris Nations piece:
The Blue Lapis Gemstone Lightning Bolt Necklace. Lapis has always been a favorite. I love the gold flecks in the stone and I love the lightning bolt symbolism of inner strength.

 
CO-FOUNDER & INTROVERTED EXTROVERT

What piece of clothing in your closet tells a story? 
My silk dress. I bought it about a year after having my second baby. It felt good to splurge on something that made me feel pretty.

 

Favorite Kris Nations piece:
Chill Pill Necklace. My go-to daily reminder. No matter what is going on, it's best to take it all in and remain chill.

DIRECTOR OF SALES & GENERAL BADASS

What piece of clothing in your closet has meaning?
My tea length pencil skirt has a traditional feminine silhouette, but the fabric, colors and pattern make it a bit tougher and slightly off balance. That’s my style: Tough femininity.


Favorite Kris Nations piece:
Happy Signet Ring. It was love at first sight.

OPERATIONS MAVEN & SNEAKERHEAD

What piece of clothing has meaning?
My sneaker collection. Adidas, Nike, Puma. My kids say, “Mom’s shoe game is strong.”


Favorite Kris Nations piece:
Medium Silver Hoops. Lightweight, versatile and awesome!

 

PHOTOGRAPHER,
PRODUCTION ARTIST, INVENTORY & CRAZY CAT LADY


What piece of clothing has meaning?
I still wear the denim jacket that I bought with my own money as a teenager. It collects the pins of bands I’ve seen and loved over the years.

Favorite Kris Nations piece:
Ray of Sunshine Necklace. I love vintage inspired items with modern twists.

Production Artist and Hot Sauce Junkie

What piece of clothing has meaning?
My flip flops. They are like a sense of freedom.

 


Favorite Kris Nations piece: 
I love my Third Eye Hoop.

 

 

PACKAGING, SHIPPING & Next Level Crafting


What piece of clothing has meaning?
I love plaid. Plaid shoes, plaid pants, plaid jackets, plaid flannels, plaid scarves...you get the idea. Growing up, I was decked out in plaid.  I think that’s why it gives me a certain comfort. Plaid is rad and will always be a staple in my closet. 

Check out Karen's line of plaid scarves and accessories, Plaiditude, on her Etsy shop here: 


Favorite Kris Nations piece: 
My favorite KN piece is the Roll with the Punches hoops, because, well, HOOPS(!), and a reminder to  stay cool when the going gets tough. 

 

 

CUSTOMER SERVICE, ONLINE ORDER MANAGEMENT & Mom Extraordinaire

What piece of clothing in your closet has meaning?

Black Faux Fur Bolero. I added this piece to my closet in the Fall of 2019. It was the last wedding my husband and I attended before the pandemic and was such a fun weekend getaway!  Before the wedding my friend and I scoured the mall to find the perfect Fur Coat for the evening. When we finally found it, we ended up buying the exact same one and both wore them to the wedding. It's always so fun to get dolled up and this piece was the icing on the cake for me. It will forever remind me of this wonderful event with friends before we were all confined to a year of separation. Such a classic piece I will cherish forever.

Favorite Kris Nations piece: Favorite Kris Nations piece is my Ray of f..ing Sunshine Necklace in Gold.  LOVE this piece! The Wave and sun detail remind me of my wonderful hometown of Half Moon Bay! Also a gentle reminder to be that F..ing ray of Sunshine :)

 

PRODUCTION ARTIST & LISA-PEDIA

What piece of clothing in your closet has meaning?
I have an antique Japanese padded jacket that belonged to my great aunt. She founded the Contra Costa Co. Planned Parenthood Chapter and was our family’s feminist icon.


Favorite Kris Nations piece: I come from a long line of badass women. So naturally my favorite piece is the Badass Ring.

 

PACKAGING, SHIPPING & MASTER ORGANIZER

 

What piece of clothing in your closet has meaning?
A robe that I sewed out of a vintage chenille bedspread makes me smile when I look at it hanging in my closet.

 

Favorite Kris Nations piece:
I love the Star and Moon Crystal Stud Earrings. I like the positivity it radiates and the physical reminder to be kind, smile and appreciate the goodness around you.

 

 

HR, BOOKKEEPING & BOSS

What piece of clothing in your closet has meaning?
My mom’s London Fog raincoat. I don’t wear it often because it comes down to my ankles — but I can't get rid of it.

Favorite Kris Nations piece:
“Ray of Sunshine” necklace. Because I’m a f*king ray of sunshine.

 

PRODUCTION ARTIST & BENDER OF METAL
 

What piece of clothing in your closet has meaning?
My leather jacket that I got five years ago. It was the last one in the store and luckily it was in my size. I tried it on, loved it, but I thought it was too expensive. A month later it was still there and on sale. I got it and it has been my favorite jacket ever since.

Favorite Kris Nations piece: Handmade Strawberry Glass Necklace.

I love this beautiful and intricate charm. It reminds me of warm summer days. And the fact that it was made by a Ukrainian artist makes it that much more special to me.

PACKING + SHIPPING + SWEETHEART

Favorite Kris Nations piece: Classic Hinged Huggie Hoop Earrings with White Topaz. I love how it looks like a tiny ring.