On the Fast Track with Celebrity
Jewelry/Accessory Designer Alan Scott
by Holly Marie Tong

In the entertainment world, fashion accessories are everything. An outfit or an image just doesn’t seem to be complete without that extra special touch. For instance, have you ever noticed Jason Aldean or Miranda Lambert’s leather cuff bracelets? If you follow country music chances are you have spotted these eye catching fashion accessories on not just them but on countless other country stars and various celebrities as the popularity of this attractive trend only seems to be on the increase. With that said, Jason and Miranda are just a small few of the many stars who are sporting the designs of talented celebrity designer Alan Scott.

I personally feel honored to have sat down with Alan as I had the opportunity to discuss his exciting journey as these accessories are deservedly making a significant splash in the entertainment world. What especially interests me about his accessories is that they are not only extremely well crafted but they are reasonably priced….a combination that is a rarity. What’s even more is that his items are all individually unique containing positive intricate detail. Alan takes on a custom made approach and has successfully avoided the mass produced look that we so often see in our fashion world today. When you examine his work, you can tell that he truly takes time for each product and has a real passion and drive for what he does. Amazingly, Alan only uses three electric tools and most of his accessories are primarily hand-made. He individually crafts each accessory, cutting the leather, dying/coloring it and constructs each design carefully.
As a part of the Nashville songwriting community and one who enjoys fashion, especially anything with crystals – I couldn’t have been more thrilled with the cuff I got from Alan at our meeting. It perfectly fit my personality/personal style and it couldn’t have been more fitting if it were a custom design created only for me. Everything from the color, cut, design and shine all seemed to scream my name. I proudly sported it the next day receiving numerous compliments and inquiries about it. I believe the curiosity and inquisitive questions about these accessories truly validate just how unique and how much of a stand out his accessories clearly are. It seems almost impossible to not want to know more about his designs upon seeing them because these goods are not something that you simply see out at any average department store you walk into. “Country leather rock” is the way that Alan personally describes his product line.

You may be wondering how these sought after accessories came to be and what inspired Alan to do what he is doing so well at today. From talking to him, I learnt that he is not only an impressive designer but he is truly a fascinating person that comes with an inspiring success story: Alan was always naturally creative and always considered himself a “hands on” person. Interestingly his story humbly began with a broken necklace, and the beads and beer cap he used to fix it. A friend asked to buy the necklace and Alan realized this was something he could get into doing. His ambitions only increased when he walked into a store and seen a very expensive belt and he thought to himself: “I can do that and I can do it for a better price.” As a result, Alan’s work began. Though Alan was not considered to have had all the “cool styles” growing up and explained that he was actually picked on in elementary school for the way he dressed, he was determined to do exactly what he was told he couldn’t. It is clear that the early criticisms he experienced that were intended for harm wound up only helping him pave his way as he can now certainly be considered a fashion advisor. He took the insults and intended discouragement and positively became just the opposite of what fellow classmates would have expected. He stands as a true testament of hard work, perseverance, talent and God given creativity.

Alan’s success came rather quickly as his first famous clients was country music singer Rodney Atkins and his band. Soon after that meeting, he had the opportunity to meet Kellie Pickler and gave her a belt. From then on the doors continued to open and Alan’s clientele base has sky-rocketed and the word only continues to spread. The show “Breaking bad” on AMC uses a great deal of Alan’s accessories while Cory Miller from the popular show LA Ink on TLC wears his products as well. In addition to that honor, if you happen to be in LA in the next month, you will even be able to see his accessories on highway billboards as Elan Morrison (Songwriter/producer) will be wearing his designs. Also, Lamas Lorenzo Cycles in California are looking at having Alan’s products readily available for ordering off of their website.

Always striving for more and setting new goals, Alan has some new projects on the horizon. Most recently added to his product roster are shoes and silver rings. Like his cuffs, the rings are very well made and have a unique image that is already captivating the entertainment industry. His shoes are also something new and exciting as he also takes a custom made approach with those by using special coloring and allowing customers to choose what they want them to say. In addition to the rings and shoes, Alan Scott fans will also be excited to know that he is looking into doing a jean line as well. Like all of his other products, he would want his jeans to be custom made and set apart by allowing customers to explain how they would like them to look.

When I see one successfully living their dreams, I always cannot help but ask what advice they would offer others who would like to pursue a similar line of work. Alan emphasizes that if you are going to do it, you need to put your whole heart into it and don’t let anything hold you back. He continued by saying that you have to be willing to give things up for your dreams and take risks. He stresses that it’s crucial to convince yourself of your product while living and breathing your dream.

I would say Alan is living and breathing his dream and just portion of proof is below when you look at the list of those who he has made items for.

Rock and Roll: Dave Mustaine, Dan Nelson, Stix and Wayne Static

Country Singers: Miranda Lambert, Kellie Pickler, Martina McBride, Toby Keith, Rodney Atkins, Brad Paisley, Jack Ingram, Dierks Bentley, Jason Michael Carroll, Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum, Jimmy Wayne, Luke Bryan, Bucky Covington, Gloriana, Danielle Peck, Mica Roberts, Trailer Choir, Grant from Taylor Swift, Julianne Hough, carters Chord, Jaime Foxx, Darrel Perry and more to come.

Actors from anyone such as Naveen Andrews from the television series LOST to Brian Cranston (Dad on Malcolm in the Middle and Breaking bad).

Alan’s custom items will also be featured on Animals which is due out in February

Clearly everyone from actors to singers to athletes to everyday people has gotten wind of Alan Scott’s designs. His designs have appeared in various magazines and on TV channels such as CMT and VH1.

When I asked Alan what his upcoming goals were he said he wants to be successful and would love to be the next Ralph Lauren. I assured him that it is likely that Ralph Lauren doesn’t have quite the country music clientele that he himself has and his resume reflects that he is already a major designer. So if you haven’t been scanning your television or country music singer’s wrists for leather cuffs…I am going to assume that you will now. I am also going to assume that you won’t be able to resist falling in love with his products. Admittedly I am speaking from personal experience…..if you haven’t figured that out yet.

Currently the best way to view his accessories/order is by going to his Facebook www.facebook.com/pages/Alan-Scott-Jewelry-Accessories-To-The-Stars/371104693436
(Alan Scott) as he is currently working on his website. Also, you can find his items selling at several stores around the U.S. such as:

Hard Rock Casino, Wild Rose, Etiquette Boutiques all located in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Sheer Bliss in Virginia Beach, VA

Pink 629 in Spearfish, South Dakota
And there is a great possibility you will soon be able to find his items at numerous other locations, one of which is: Cheeky Diva (163 Washingon ST RT 138, Easton in Victoria Square)