Behind the scenes in the Rebel Jewlery workshop.

PoleCon Exhibitor Spotlight: Al the Rebel

December 22, 2023
Colleen
Interview

All exhibitors spotlighted have previously vended at a PoleCon event.

Thank you for being a vendor at PoleCon! Can you tell us a little more about your brand?

Al the Rebel is a one woman owned business creating “Kinky and Frisky, Jewelry for the Risky.” All pieces are designed and handmade in my metalsmithing studio from sterling silver and gold, and are inspired by pole dance, aerial arts, and the amazing people that train their bodies to do incredible things. I also create plexiglass jewelry, keychains, and lights by digitizing my original metalwork in Illustrator and cutting these designs on my laser.

I sell direct to you through my website or during Pole Con. I also accept wholesale orders for Pole Studios or stores/galleries. I create custom pieces for individuals, stores, and Pole Con as you may recognize my pieces as the competitor gifts.

https://altherebel.square.site/

https://www.instagram.com/altherebel/

Is there something that defines your brand that unique to you?

I personally test my jewelry on the pole. I love jewelry and I love spinning, so I make my jewelry durable enough to withstand all pole adventures from inverts to floor work. This gives you the confidence to go from photos to stage to dinner all while wearing your handmade pole inspired jewelry.

How do you want people to feel after interacting with your brand?

Al the Rebel jewelry empowers and instills confidence in the wearers as they shamelessly express themselves with these various wearable objects, similar to the liberating feeling of spinning on a pole.

Anything else you want to share with PoleCon attendees?

I am teaching a class at Pole Con 2024 on how to make your own jewelry! Come early to learn to metalsmith with me on the Thursday of Pole Con.

I will be back vending again for the 3rd year!

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Colleen Jolly is an entrepreneur and a pole dance enthusiast. She has been poling for 12 years, is the CEO of PoleCon and the Executive Director of the IPIA. She teaches pole, lyra, floorwork, and mobility online and in-person in the DC metro area. She has been active in leadership roles in several international businesses over the past two decades and is also an award-winning pole dancer, artist, writer, and speaker. She is certified in several movement modalities and wrote the book "Mobility for Pole" to help pole dancers move better.

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