BESS
Bess was started as a jewelry and accessories line in 2000 by husband and wife Douglas and Bess Abraham. By 2001 the line was sold at well known departments stores and boutiques. The first BESS Jewelry shop was opened in 2002. In 2006, the growing boutique relocated to Keith Haring's historic former Pop Shop at 292 Lafayette street in Soho. Inspired by possibilities of what to fill up all the square footage with, Doug and Bess stocked the shop with custom embellished vintage apparel and footwear as well as vintage works on paper and ephemera. Culminating in a high low mix of everything from diamonds to combat boots, classic punk zines to mid-century furniture. In the short time Bess has been in it’s current space, the shop has drawn a few fashion peeps to do some shopping, from famous designers and more interesting folk from the fashion editorial, music, film and art scenes. Inspired by the dusty, shredded victorian to post-punk custom vintage wares, the collection is a piece by piece trip through the goth to grunge Bess experience.