Kendra Scott started her jewelry company in Austin, Texas, in 2002. She remains its majority shareholder and serves as executive chairwoman and chief visionary officer. Chris Blakeslee, formerly CEO of Athleta, became CEO in January 2026, Retail Dive reported.
The products
The brand calls the Elisa pendant necklace its signature piece, and its Color Bar lets shoppers customize jewelry in stores. Kendra Scott also sells fine jewelry, which Glossy reported is its fastest-growing category, along with eyewear and Yellow Rose, a Western brand launched in 2023.
What’s new
In September 2026, Kendra Scott returned to the New York Fashion Week runway after 20 years, with jewelry in the PatBO show. It also launched its Ever collection, made from the brand’s first new material in seven years and designed for swimming, workouts and showering, Glossy reported. The company had 168 U.S. stores as of December 2025.
In Southern California
The brand’s store directory lists locations at Westfield Century City, Westfield Topanga in Canoga Park and The Point in El Segundo.
Where to find it
Kendra Scott sells through its stores and kendrascott.com.
Sources
- Kendra Scott: Kendra’s story
- Retail Dive: Kendra Scott names Chris Blakeslee CEO
- Glossy: Kendra Scott at NYFW
- Kendra Scott: Elisa collection
Featured photo: Phillip Pessar via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0. The photo shows the Kendra Scott store at Dadeland Mall in Miami.
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