Erickson Beamon has been the driving force in the fashion industry for over 20 years. The brand is a partnership between Karen Erickson and Vicki Sarge. Hometown friends from Detroit, Karen and Vicki shared a passion for music, the arts and of course fashion. In the early 80’s, Karen opened up a shop in the prestigious area of Birmingham, Michigan, which quickly took off and became a tremendous success.
It wasn’t long before the two starry eyed girls left their mid west lives for the bright lights of New York and in 1982 Karen and Vicki settled in the heart of Manhattan. Karen swiftly opened a shop in the posh Upper East Side, 68th and Madison. They were soon to become the New York “scenesters”, dressing the style icons of the day.
An unexpected twist came when Karen and Vicki were working with a Fashion Designer on their runway show. Frustrated at finding no one would lend them jewellery to accessorize the collection the pair began stringing crystals and beads on suede and thus the legacy of Erickson Beamon was born. Karen and Vicki were instantly attributed as designing the hippest jewellery around. Their explosion onto the fashion scene was hastily picked up on, soon retailers and press came knocking and it seemed the young company was destined for success.
Erickson Beamon’s domestic success travelled across the Atlantic. In 1985, Vicki Sarge moved to London to spearhead the European wholesale division of Erickson Beamon. With the tremendous success received in wholesale consistently growing, the first retail shop opened in the Belgravia, London in 1995.
Erickson Beamon’s design ethos is as vast and varied as its customers. An amazing ability to create designs from street fashion to haute couture has kept Erickson Beamon at the top of its game. Whilst being influenced and inspired by many facets of culture and moving trends the Erickson Beamon signature is always present. The coveted beaded necklaces have become the Beamon trademark, as well as chandelier earrings, bracelets and brooches all meticulously handcrafted using the tiniest of crystals and semi precious stones.
Erickson Beamon has collaborated with every major designer over the years, selling to the worlds top retailers. We continue to grace the pages of the top and most progressive magazines, Vogue, Vogue Italia, Harpers and Queen, ID, Dazed and Confused, Purple, W, Dutch, Tank etc.
Erickson Beamon continues to evolve and expand their operations. Realising the growth of the luxury goods market and the attraction to the qualities of semi precious and precious stones, Erickson Beamon now boasts a range of exquisite semi precious jewellery in 22 ct gold. As well as this in 2004 Erickson Beamon premiered its first 18kt white gold and Diamond collection to celebrate 21 years in the business. Inspired by the elegance of 18th century pieces, the collection was launched at a glittering star studded event at Barney’s flagship store in Manhattan.
