A visual artist in constant need of creative outlets, Erika Ishler loves dogs, collecting crystals, and dismantling the patriarchy. Her latest project is Quartz & Couplings, a fashion line consisting of vintage clothing finds and handmade minimalist jewelry. For her New Year’s Eve pin-up session, Erika imagined a Silver Era scene at The Factory. Now if you’ll excuse her, she has to prepare for another one of Mr. Warhol’s films...
- Name? Erika Ishler
- Age? 20
- Theme song? "You're The Doctor" by Ty Segall.
- Signature drink? Spinach, peach and guava smoothies.
- Great book? Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd. It's been a favorite of mine for years, but it has a relevant message.
- Favorite movie? Howl's Moving Castle, a good book but an amazing animated film.
- Perfect vacation? Montana in the summertime doing pretty much anything: hiking, thrifting, horseback riding, cherry picking, sapphire mining.
- New Year's Eve plans? I hope it'll be somewhere warm with lots of food.
- Super power? I'm not going to say I have psychic abilities, but there have been too many coincidences to call it nothing.
- Personal record? "Most Consecutive Mind-Changes" has been going strong for me.
- Role model? Frida Kahlo, Lizzie McGuire, and Nick Offerman.
- Know any jokes? Iggy Azalea's career.
- Secret wish? To go back to being a kid again.
- Love advice? Prioritize yourself. Self-love has to come first before everything else falls into place.
Find Erika’s jewelry on Instagram @quartzandcouplings
Photography by Morgan Hockensmith - hockensmithportraits.com
Make-up and Hair by Hello Darling Beauty - hellodarlingbeauty.com
