Before Grace & Cain, I spent years working as a photographer and later as a model agent in the fashion industry. Both taught me to obsess over the details—composition, texture, style, and all the little things that can turn something beautiful into something memorable.

My late best friend, Jason, shaped that instinct even more. He taught me the art of creating a moment—the music playing, the scent in the air, what you’re wearing, the lighting, the room you’re in. All the details that come together to create a feeling you remember.

That philosophy became the DNA of Grace & Cain.

I source almost entirely on instinct—pieces with history, character and a certain something I can’t always explain. Beautifully worn leather, unexpected designer finds, old jewelry, art and objects that simply make me stop.

I make jewelry by hand, with a particular love for solid brass and pieces that feel as though they could have existed in another time. My fragrances are inspired by places, memories and that strange ability scent has to take you somewhere else entirely.

Rooted in Tucson and influenced by the American Southwest, Grace & Cain has never fit neatly into one aesthetic—and I like it that way.

Vintage, not costume. Luxury without needing to be pristine. Western that goes beyond cowboy.

Mostly, it’s about finding beautiful things and creating a feeling.

— Candice