Kym Gold
Kym Gold is an American fashion and home design executive. She was the co-founder of designer jeans brand True Religion. Aside from True Religion, Gold also founded Bella Dahl, Hippie Jeans, Babakul, and Style Union Home. Gold's designs have been worn by David Beckham, Tom Ford, Angelina Jolie, Donna Karan, Heidi Klum, Jennifer Lopez, Madonna, Gwyneth Paltrow, Gwen Stefani, Holly Robinson Peete, and Justin Timberlake. Her work has also been included in Vogue, Elle, Harper's Bazaar, InStyle, and Rolling Stone.[1]
Gold founded True Religion. Co-founding the company with her then-husband, Jeff Lubell, a fabric salesman, Gold created a high-end denim line catering to all body types. The company eventually went public on the Stock exchange.[3]
According to Gold's autobiography, she served as vice president of True Religion. She created designs, and Jeff would source materials. Lubell and Gold management styles conflicted, with Gold blaming a toxic, masculine corporate culture at the company, led by Lubell. Lubell managed the board of directors and Gold's role was often minimized. The couple separated. Lubell filed for divorce on February 14, 2007. True Religion informed her that she was no longer part of the company as an employee. She would remain a board member.[4][5]
In 2013, Gold sold her share of True Religion for over $800 million.[6] In 2017, True Religion declared bankruptcy.[7]
In 2008, Gold started Babakul, a bohemian chic clothing line sold in Southern California. Heidi Klum, Tom Ford, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Madonna have worn Babakul.[8]
Gold founded Style Union Home, a home design company. The company was founded when Gold, who flips homes, struggled to find the type of designs she wanted to use in home staging. The company focuses on Los Angeles-created ceramics.[9]
