our story

Jem is a New York City-based accessories brand designed for everyone. Inspired by the past and fueled by tomorrow, its mission is to encourage authenticity — to glamorize the rebellious act of being yourself. A little bit disco, very much queer, Jem is a party. Ageless, genderless, unapologetically sexual… everyone’s invited.

Designer and founder John Monaco began his career at Modern Luxury, producing fashion editorials and celebrity covers with names such as Julianne Moore, Hugh Jackman, Margot Robbie, and Gugu Mbatha-Raw. As a stylist and consultant, he brings years of luxury experience to Jem, working to make fashion a more accessible, inclusive space.