from one of our early lookbook photoshoots with Fresh Tangerine
It’s been a busy Portland May, but we’re excited we got a chance to catch up with our friend Kimberlee Kogane at Fresh Tangerine! Fresh Tangerine makes beautiful handmade jewelry with a Pacific-NW-inspired feel, and has grown from a one-woman show to a team of makers.
We were fortunate enough to connect with Kimberlee and get to know her work during the early stages of her business, and her combination of bold colors and shapes with delicate details was fashionable, wearable, and memorable. She came to each shoot with a bold statement piece at the ready, and left our studio feeling a little extra-sparkly by the end. And we do mean literally–the glitter on our floors was a daily delight for weeks afterwards. 
Kimberlee first gave birth to Fresh Tangerine here in Portland, and she has since moved northward–if you’re in Seattle, pay them a visit to see their gorgeous work up close!
Can you sum up Fresh Tangerine for us, in a sentence or two?
Kimberlee working in the studio
What was it like starting Fresh Tangerine? What parts of it did you love, and what were your struggles?
What has Fresh Tangerine taught you – personally, or businesswise?
Creating beautiful jewelry is a team effort!
Where do you think Fresh Tangerine will go next?
KK: I would love to see Fresh Tangerine carried by a larger retailer. I want to grow our team, get our name out there, and continue create jewelry that is affordable and well made.
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