Joseph Janus
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Joseph Janus is the Creative Director for Bodhi bags as well as BJX New York. He is also CEO of Fearless Management in New York City.
Jean Company, “During his four-year tenure, he said, the company's sales soared to $300 million from $20 million.” Janus worked with an “in-house group of illustrators, clothing designers, graffiti artists and promotion experts that serve as an ad-hoc ad team to ensure the look and feel of advertising will be anything but traditional.” “‘The key to success, he notes, is to make a product that helps kids feel good about themselves.’” The New York Times, Los Angeles Times and Brand Week Magazine have all recognized Joseph Janus for his contributions to the field. In 1997, Advertising Age Magazine named him “Marketer of the Year.”
Joseph Janus’ success attracted the attention of Designer Calvin Klein himself, who personally recruited Janus to direct the advertising and marketing department. While at Calvin Klein
, Janus launched new brand extensions in fragrance, fashion and accessories including Calvin Klein Jeans, underwear, handbags and CK one.
to manage music artists, assemble groups and produce and write music. His first two records were on Madonna’s Maverick Records. Janus went on to sign singer-songwriter and humanitarian Ben Jelen
to Linda Perry’s Custard records, connecting him with respected producers who rarely work with new artists. Janus and Jelen collaborated to develop a charity titled “The Ben Jelen Foundation” to help create a greener earth. Collecting donations from Fiji water, Altoids and Café Bustello. Their charitable efforts combined will help fund green initiatives around the globe.
, a brand with a timeless yet fashion forward aesthetic. Bodhi bags were immediately picked up by such well-known retailers as Fred Segal, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s. Bodhi has even spread to established retailers abroad. With the success of the women’s line, Janus expanded the Bodhi brand to include both men’s and travel collections. Bodhi has even produced a limited edition of animal friendly bags, shared at a charity event by the North Shore Animal League America, Beth Ostrosky Stern and the Real Housewives of New York. To broaden his horizons, Janus recently launched a more youthful line of high-end backpacks and messenger bags under the label BJX New York. This new line has already received press by national publications like Spin Magazine.
Early career
Joseph Janus has over 20 years of experience working in the fashion industry as a creative and design director. He gained early attention in Los Angeles by reviving the JNCOJNCO
JNCO, pronounced "Jenco", is a Los Angeles, California based clothing company specializing in boys and men's jeans. Founded in 1985 by Milo and Jacques Revah, JNCO is an acronym, short for: "Judge None, Choose One". The brand gained recognition in the early 1990s with its boys ultra-wide straight...
Jean Company, “During his four-year tenure, he said, the company's sales soared to $300 million from $20 million.” Janus worked with an “in-house group of illustrators, clothing designers, graffiti artists and promotion experts that serve as an ad-hoc ad team to ensure the look and feel of advertising will be anything but traditional.” “‘The key to success, he notes, is to make a product that helps kids feel good about themselves.’” The New York Times, Los Angeles Times and Brand Week Magazine have all recognized Joseph Janus for his contributions to the field. In 1997, Advertising Age Magazine named him “Marketer of the Year.”
Joseph Janus’ success attracted the attention of Designer Calvin Klein himself, who personally recruited Janus to direct the advertising and marketing department. While at Calvin Klein
Calvin Klein
Calvin Richard Klein is an American fashion designer who launched the company that would later become Calvin Klein Inc. in 1968. In addition to clothing, Klein has also given his name to a range of perfumes, watches, and jewelry....
, Janus launched new brand extensions in fragrance, fashion and accessories including Calvin Klein Jeans, underwear, handbags and CK one.
Music
Using the same market savvy he developed in the fashion industry, Janus created Fearless ManagementFearless Management
Fearless Management is a New York City-based music management company founded in 2003 by Joseph Janus, the acting President and Chief Executive Officer.-Overview:...
to manage music artists, assemble groups and produce and write music. His first two records were on Madonna’s Maverick Records. Janus went on to sign singer-songwriter and humanitarian Ben Jelen
Ben Jelen
Ben Jelen is a Scottish-born American singer-songwriter who plays the piano, violin, and guitar. He has lived in Scotland, England, Texas, New Jersey and New York. His career has been characterized by near-stardom, with his debut album, Give It All Away peaking at #113 on the Billboard 200 list...
to Linda Perry’s Custard records, connecting him with respected producers who rarely work with new artists. Janus and Jelen collaborated to develop a charity titled “The Ben Jelen Foundation” to help create a greener earth. Collecting donations from Fiji water, Altoids and Café Bustello. Their charitable efforts combined will help fund green initiatives around the globe.
Fashion
Currently, Joseph Janus channels his considerable experience into creating the luxury handbag line BodhiBodhi
Bodhi is both a Pāli and Sanskrit word traditionally translated into English with the word "enlightenment", but which means awakened. In Buddhism it is the knowledge possessed by a Buddha into the nature of things...
, a brand with a timeless yet fashion forward aesthetic. Bodhi bags were immediately picked up by such well-known retailers as Fred Segal, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s. Bodhi has even spread to established retailers abroad. With the success of the women’s line, Janus expanded the Bodhi brand to include both men’s and travel collections. Bodhi has even produced a limited edition of animal friendly bags, shared at a charity event by the North Shore Animal League America, Beth Ostrosky Stern and the Real Housewives of New York. To broaden his horizons, Janus recently launched a more youthful line of high-end backpacks and messenger bags under the label BJX New York. This new line has already received press by national publications like Spin Magazine.