Gnykol combines timeless designs and reclaimed leather and creates a sense of fearless expression in her handmade artwear. Gnykol’s Artwear is a one-of-a-kind wearable art fashion. Two core ethics of Gnykol’s work are creating rockstar garments with repurposed materials. Off-cuts and imperfect leather hides are her favorite sources of inspiration. From these scraps come the striking compositions that define Gnykol’s current collection of leather outerwear. Ranging from lightly embellished with functional hardware to elaborately adorned with high densities of studs and spikes, each piece is a work of art. When Kristan discovered Nicole at the Maine Craft Association STITCH event in 2022, she was blown away. Who knew a woman here in Maine was making bustiers and jackets that you would most likely see in LA or New York City. Tune in to learn more about Nicole's fashion career -- how she got there and where she is today.