Nina Gelardi is an accomplished artist, designer, and entrepreneur whose passion for creativity is at the heart of Juno Shoe Girl Boutique, located at The Jupiter Yacht Club Marina and another location in Hobe Sound. With a bachelor of fine arts from The School for American Craftsmen at Rochester Institute of Technology and advanced training in accessory design, Gelardi has spent over two decades redefining coastal resort style.
Before moving to Florida in 2007, Geraldi started a career as a ceramic artist and owned Clayphernalia, a pottery and gallery near Princeton, New Jersey that showcased her original designs of home accessories, dinnerware and clay sculpture. During her time in New Jersey, she later launched Nina Gelardi Designs, a women’s accessory line of handmade belts with ceramic buckles, leather handbags, and fashion jewelry selling to boutiques around the country.
In 1998 Gelardi was hired as senior designer and creative director for Arteffects Footwear in Atlanta, where she moved to design for several international footwear labels. While at Arteffects, she travelled to many countries including Brazil, Italy, India, and China for new inspiration and to find unique materials for her work. Her award-winning designs have been recognized by Florida’s Boutique Awards and the National Footwear Artisan Collective…