RI’s Kiel James Patrick Talks About Building an American Brand and the Newport Flagship Store

RI’s Kiel James Patrick Talks About Building an American Brand and the Newport Flagship Store

Kiel James Patrick and his wife Sarah Vickers visited with GoLocal LIVE to talk about the strength of the lifestyle brand that carries his name, the new Newport store at Bowen's Wharf, and the future growth of the Rhode Island company.

The couple have created one of the fastest growing lifestyle brands -- which includes jewelry, apprarel, shoes, and more. 

And when it comes to social media, Patrick has become a force, building a following of 500,000 on Instagram. Patrick says social media has not only helped build the business, but is a tool used to create and inspire others. 

“The most important thing is just to inspire," said Patrick. "Through social media, you can do it rapidly.”

Vickers says social media has changed the game for the business and they’ve been able to connect with people they may not have met otherwise. Every image posted is finely curated.

While the KJP line is carried in stores worldwide, the new store which opened last week is the start of a new opportunity to express the brand.