Family Jewels

Kylie and Kendall Jenner launch new jewelry line and offer Kardashian advice

Kylie and Kendall Jenner, the teenage sisters of reality TV stars Kim, Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian, are shaping their own career paths with a new jewelry line called Metal Haven by Kendall and Kylie.

The collection is one of Pascal Mouawad's latest Glamhouse jewelry brands, next to Low Luv x Erin Wasson, Nicole Richie's House of Harlow 1960, and Belle Noel by Kim Kardashian. The lines are sold in major department stores worldwide.

The Jenner girls may be following in their sisters' heels by welcoming the cameras into their daily lives for Keeping up with the Kardashians and indulging in the spotlight. (Kendall is pursuing a modeling career.) But they're putting their own edgy stamp on a jewelry collection that Nordstrom is now exclusively carrying. The line is also available online.

In advance of their personal appearance at Nordstrom NorthPark in Dallas yesterday, we chatted with the pair to see what makes these beautiful brunettes tick. (There is no Houston appearance planned.)

CultureMap: Why start a jewelry line?

Kylie: It's just something we always wanted to do, and when Glamhouse gave us the chance, we jumped on it. We're so excited it will be at Nordstrom.

CM: What was your inspiration for the designs?

Kylie: Everything, but we wanted it young and edgy.

Kendall: We love spikes, wings and skulls, so it was a mix of light and dark — kind of like us.

CM: Your collection will be available in the juniors department of Nordstrom. Is that the target market for your designs?

Kendall: Most of the pieces can be worn by everyone; it doesn't matter what age you are.

Kylie: We design for our fans, who always ask what we are wearing.

CM: What's the best advice you've received from your sisters?

Kylie: Don't read or believe gossip!

Kendall: Know your true friends and keep them close.

CM: What has your experience been like working together?

Kendall: It has been fun. We have different styles, so it's a good mix of both of our tastes; there is something for everyone.

Kylie: We didn't always agree, but we always found a way to make it work. I really like to design, and then to see it actually become a piece is cool.

CM: What have you learned from growing up in such a close-knit family?

Kylie: Our mom always said to put family first; that's why she's so big on getting everyone together for dinners.

Kendall: Khloe tells us, "It doesn't matter if you two fight. You’re sisters, and she'll be your best friend for life."

CM: Kendall, how are you balancing modeling, your jewelry collection and school?

Kendall: It's a lot of work, but it's all really exciting. I just keep a calendar handy so I know where I'm supposed to be and when, and I stick to the schedule.

CM: What are your future plans for your business? Is higher education on your radar?

Kylie: Keep doing what we are doing and we'll see what happens.

Kylie Jenner says they wanted the jewelry line to be young and edgy.

Kylie Jenner, Kendall Jenner, jewelry, Nordsrom

Photo courtesy of Nordstrom

Kylie Jenner says they wanted the jewelry line to be young and edgy.

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UNIFORM UTOPIA

Luxury scrubs brand FIGS opens first Texas location in Rice Village

Photo courtesy of FIGS

FIGS will open its new Rice Village Community Hub on December 6.

Healthcare apparel company FIGS is opening its first brick-and-mortar store in Texas with a new Community Hub in Rice Village. The retail space is designed to serve both as a store and a gathering spot for the city's healthcare community.

The Rice Village location opens this Saturday, December 6, with a public grand opening event on December 13 from 6 to 8 pm featuring giveaways, music, food, and drinks from local vendors. Joining outposts in Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and New York City, the Houston location is the fourth Community Hub for the company and the only location in the South.

The store will carry the full range of FIGS products, including scrubwear, loungewear, and accessories. It will also host events and programming focused on healthcare topics, offering visitors opportunities to meet and share experiences.

At the new FIGS boutique, shoppers will find the Color Clinic, offering scrubwear in core colors with rotating seasonal options. The store also has a Customization Station, which provides embroidery for names, titles, practice or hospital logos, and local icon options available only at Community Hubs. Personalization is also available for scrub caps, outerwear, and accessories.

FiGS The new FIGS store will offer a Color Clinic and Customization Station to let shoppers personalize their FIGS uniforms. Photo courtesy of FIGS/Instagram

The brand, founded in 2013 by Heather Hasson and Trina Spear, is known for fashion-forward medical uniforms made from a proprietary fabric with four-way stretch, antimicrobial technology, moisture-wicking, and wrinkle resistance. Hasson and Spear began selling directly to healthcare workers in Los Angeles-area hospital parking lots before growing their presence as an online retailer.

CEO and co-founder Trina Spear believes Rice Village was the perfect choice due to its proximity to the Texas Medical Center. She said the company wanted a space that supports Houston healthcare professionals and gives them a place to shop and connect.

"Houston is home to the Texas Medical Center, the largest medical complex in the world, and we are honored to bring a FIGS Community Hub to this city. This space is designed to serve and celebrate Houston healthcare professionals," said Spear. "Our Community Hubs create opportunities for customers to not only shop in a way that never previously existed, but to connect with each other and with FIGS on a deeper level."

FIGS Community Hub, 5515 Kelvin Dr., Suite 130, 77005

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