Cult Gaia Women

Jasmin Larian Hekmat is a tour de force, creating chic and bohemian fashion with her brand Cult Gaia, founded in 2012. The Los Angeles-based designer and Fashion Institute of Technology graduate started her career working with Narciso Rodriguez and Jason Wu. Coming from a family of entrepreneurs (her mother was a designer, and her father invented Bratz dolls¿—¿he even dedicated the Yasmin doll to her), she started out selling Coachella-esque flower crowns. In 2014, the business began to thrive thanks in part to her creation of the Ark, a small basket bag made from flat bamboo bound by an invisible thread. Just when we thought It bags would soon be a thing of the past, the refreshing piece pushed boundaries and transcended generations. Adored by celebrities, the trendiest influencers and girls about town alike, this unique accessory is functional, super stylish - yet affordable. Wishing to make her designs as accessible as possible, Hekmat offers luxury creations that won't break the bank. Available in several bamboo or acrylic shades, the Ark is leading a small but much-needed fashion revolution on the West Coast. Far from being a one-hit wonder, she releases gorgeous new items each season: The Lillith brings its acrylic curves, making it a worthy successor to the best seller, closely followed by the ornate Eos, the geometric Trina and the phenomenal Pearl. Followed by both sculptural and comfy heels, along with flowing dresses, skirts and tops to complete the California bohemian look that has already proved successful.