Bedlam Accessories is not for the Weakhearted

Bedlam Accessories catches the eyes, they are like moonstruck moonshines mixed with exquisiteness, rebellion, and mayhem sure to get you intoxicated once you see them. CEO and Founder Kyra Kouture finds her creative inspiration in deconstruction. 

“I honestly pull inspiration from deconstruction, from rusted nails in the wall to a tattered garment,” said Kouture. “I play with the shapes and silhouettes and make into something fabulous and edgy.”

I recently had the pleasure to interview Kouture, and this is what she had to say of her booming baby business Bedlam.
 

How did you come up with the name?

I needed a name that embodied, Noise, Uproar, and Chaos but still maintained and awkward beauty. I was brainstorming with a good friend of mine and we came across Bedlam, which literally mean the place of noise and uproar. It was also the nickname a beautifully constructed mental asylum in the 1300's...so it just was perfect!

Who are your business partners? Tell us about them and how you all came together.

Brittany T. Hall is my creative partner; Brittany and I attended the same high school and recently got reconnected when she got married in April. 

What accessories are offered? 

Custom eye wear, earrings, shoulder pads, bow ties, rings, bracelets...etc. anything that falls under the category of accessories.

Who is the first fashion designer you fell in love with? Why?

Christian Dior. He was the first I have ever seen to bring the curves to fashion. He had an idea of his dream woman and it was evident in his work. He took me places in my imagination that no one had before. To me, he epitomized the beautiful chaos of the feminine form, who could you not love that.

How do you stay focused and motivated?

My motivation is my son, as cliche as it sounds, when he grows up I want him to be proud of me.

Do you ever have hard times with Bedlam Business? How do you manage?

Oh yes. Everyday is a constant struggle. When you are just getting started in the business you are sacrificing so much and taking so many risks and most days with no return. It is easy to sit back and wonder if you are doing the right thing... it is so easy to give up. I'd be lying if I said I haven't thought about it once or twice. It is always a test of how much you are willing to go through for your dream.

What motivates you to keep going even when you face adversity? What makes Bedlam Accessories different from other accessory companies?

I guess what keeps me going is that I am not caught up on being popular or famous. I genuinely want to give people fabulous things. I want to give people an avenue to be themselves... something that promotes their own unique swagger. I want to push home the fact that it is okay to be different.  Bedlam is different because I put my soul into it... every piece I make has a piece of my heart in it. Bedlam is bold and fearless. Bedlam is the ability to break through the trends... I am done setting trends... now its time to be free. 

How can people find and purchase accessories?
Shoot over to,  www.welcome2bedlam.com

What are your future plans for Bedlam?

I want Bedlam to be a household name but a luxurious one. I also am strongly considering doing shoe embellishment.

Add any additional info you'd like about yourself?

 I am blown away by the thought of having fans. I am not the "Have fans" type. I love people... genuinely. When someone tells me they are a fan I make it a point to talk to them at least once a day through some sort of avenue. Bedlam is my baby, so its so personal for me when people say that they love Bedlam...I want them to feel that...always.

It was a pleasure to meet and discuss Bedlam Accessories with it's CEO and Founder, Kyra Kouture. I'm sure that the world will be seeing her and her accessories more often. 

These chaotic accessories bring a new type of fashion to the surface, the type that presents dysfunctional beauty at it’s finest. 

Check out  www.welcome2bedlam.com. You won't be disappointed.