Christine Colbourne, former model, founder and CEO of Boldly Unique; an accessories and fascinator company discovered her love for creating fabulous headpieces when she created her very first one for her wedding. Thereafter, it quickly became a love affair that transitioned to a business of mere success; one that she shares with creative partner Michelle Stevens. Christine moved to New York City as a teenager where she was scouted by a modeling agency. Intrigued by the world of fashion, she took the opportunity of a lifetime. A lifetime of fashion inspiration that she has curated over the years. Since then, she’s been creating Boldly Unique and one-of-a-kind fascinators that are primarily constructed with feathers, lace, pearls, jewels and other vintage design elements. With both classic and modern designs, each fascinator has been created to compliment every woman’s style. Dress them up for an elegant and romantic night on the town or dress them down with a fabulous off-the-shoulder kimono top, boyfriend jeans and a pair of killer heels for girls night out. Which ever you choose, you’ll be sure to start a few conversations and turn a couple heads. I caught up with Christine recently for a little fashion fab chat, check out the deeds below.
Q: Where are you originally from?
A: I’m a Jamaican Caribbean girl
Q: Did you go to school for Fashion?
A: Never studied fashion, being exposed to the fashion industry in NYC as a model and lived there for 15 years, I was encircle by fashion. It’s in the streets, the culture it’s every where. NY is fashion! Living in NYC fashion is what you breathe the environment speaks fashion.
Q: What inspired you to be a fashion designer?
A: I became inspired to design fascinators when I planned my wedding. I wanted something different other than a traditional veil and designed myself a wired halo piece (I still have framed in my studio) I call it my accidental love.
Q: Where do you find inspiration for your designs?
A: Inspiration is an eclectic collaboration of various medium (other culture, creativity, interesting pieces, art, etc..). Our Harlem Collection is inspired by non other than Harlem NY(which was introduced by Michelle Stevens) I’m a lover of bold accessories and bright colors and you can find that in our designs.
Q: Describe the woman who embodies the Boldly Unique brand of fashion?
A: Like our tag line says “for the woman who dares to be beautiful”! Our pieces are for the woman who is not only afraid to take a risk with fashion, but the woman who’s comfortable in who she is, she’s a mom, a business owner, a trend setter, she is Boldly Unique. Our pieces are not only for your wedding day and church. You can take it from your big day to cocktail with the girls.
Q: What is your vision for the Boldly Unique brand?
A: Our vision is to expand our line of accessories from just fascinators (hair accessories) which we are working on and partner with bridal and fashion boutiques to carry our line of accessories.
