We’re looking forward to introducing you to Lillian Shalom. Check out our conversation below.
Lillian, it’s always a pleasure to learn from you and your journey. Let’s start with a bit of a warmup: What is something outside of work that is bringing you joy lately?
The thing is, when you create for a living, everything I do, I find inspiration from it. Whether it’s the way I prepare my morning coffee or my bedtime routine. That said, when I’m not working, I love going to museums and experiencing them through the eyes of my 2 year old daughter.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Lillian Shalom is a Los Angeles-based jewelry designer. As a second-generation American and the daughter of Iranian immigrants, her work draws deeply from her cultural roots while embracing a distinctly futuristic edge. Shalom holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting from Otis College of Art and Design. Since founding her namesake brand in 2011, she has created a world unbound by technical or conceptual restraints—blending her reverence for ancient artifacts, medieval armor, the avant-garde, and surrealism into wearable forms that move effortlessly between the everyday and the extraordinary.
In addition to her work in jewelry, Lillian is the Creative Director of Flower Shop Perfume Company, where she partners with her husband, Isaac Lakech, on a range of conceptual fragrances. The two are currently developing a new project inspired by the elegance and rebellion of the Café Society era, while simultaneously refining the future vision of her namesake brand. Together, they continue to expand the intersection of scent, design, and storytelling.
Great, so let’s dive into your journey a bit more. Who were you before the world told you who you had to be?
I’ve always been the same person. I knew from a young age that I was meant to create. I had this inner dialogue, this deep sense of purpose. As a kid, I even thought, “I should save my doodles; they’ll be in a museum one day.” Now that I have my own brand, I often remind myself to hold onto that same mindset — to stay connected to the imagination and confidence I had back then.
When you were sad or scared as a child, what helped?
Painting or playing music, which is what I would also do when I was happy.
So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. What’s a belief or project you’re committed to, no matter how long it takes?
Myself. I’ve learned that I don’t create well if I’m not grounded. I’m not a tortured artist, my work is intentional, considered, and comes from a place of clarity.
Thank you so much for all of your openness so far. Maybe we can close with a future oriented question. If you retired tomorrow, what would your customers miss most?
My clients connect deeply with the stories behind each piece—it becomes a personal experience. Questions about wearability and versatility turn into meaningful conversations, making the relationship interactive and unique.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://lillianshalom.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lillianshalom/
Image Credits
Photos courtesy of Elizaveta Porodina and Lillian Shalom
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