Lisa Sahakian is the LA-bred HBIC behind Ian Charms, a beaded-slash-fine jewelry brand that’s been papped on the necks of Julia Fox, Pete Davidson, Charli XCX, and probably a hot person you know. Lisa’s cheeky bead collection, impeccable taste, and uncanny ability to ride the lightning tides of pop culture has cemented Ian Charms as a unrivaled force — that’s unbelievably fun to watch. I had the privilege of profiling Lisa in 2021; when I asked her for a dream client then, she said Justin Bieber, who is now a regular customer.
Luckily, Lisa had a few minutes to speak on what she’s up to (and into) lately.
Name: Lisa Sahakian
Age: 29
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Where are you from + where are you right now?
Los angeles, Los Angeles
How were you introduced to fashion/streetwear?
Honestly, probably from loving celebrity style/pap shots
If you had to compress your personal style into one outfit, what would it be?
Tons of colorful chunky rings and jewelry; baggy denim jean shorts; vintage adidas tee; colorful chunky sneakers; fun patterned socks
You can only wear three shoes for the rest of your life — what are they?
Ugg platform black (ugh, i know but they are soooo comfy)
Adidas green sambas
Plain black Prada loafers
Style icon: Bella Hadid
Most recent (or favorite) Instagram follow: SSENSE
Three pieces of media that shaped your personal style:
Lizzie McGuire
Balenciaga x Adidas
ERL lookbook
What’s your biggest creative/career milestone so far?
Opening a store in Rockefeller Center, or getting Pete Davidson to wear a ridiculous custom necklace out in public on a date
Dream collaboration?
Adidas x Ian Charms
What are you currently excited for?
Tonnnsssss of collabs and events - I'm doing a Sweethearts Candy Valentines Day collab about situationships, it's super on brand, and I’m about to release the largest collaboration I've ever done (still can't say!!)
When do you feel the most empowered?
When I see something from my mind come to fruition
What needs to change in the current fashion/streetwear landscape, to make it more inclusive?
Actual inclusive sizing, especially within the modeling world - they are stuck in the dark ages somehow; Stopping resellers from buying all product and marking way up
Keep up with Lisa, and Ian Charms, on Instagram.