Bespoke House Crew

The Bespoke House mission is to provide a springboard powered by technological innovation and entrepreneurial spirit empowered by Master Artisans from around the First Coast. Bespoke House will do this by fostering the following values: a greater purpose beyond profit, spontaneous collaboration, and ground-breaking innovation.

Artisan Community Founding Members

Michael Armanno

Executive Director, Drip Broker, Founding Member of Bespoke House

"Michael Armanno, Executive Director at Bespoke House, fuses high-luxury fashion and community-building expertise."

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His journey with Bespoke House began serendipitously in his downtown Jacksonville retail store, where his path crossed with Blind Bear, a talented glass artist. This meeting blossomed into a deep friendship and a collaborative venture, blending digital media strategies with handblown glass designs for Armanno's high-end fashion brand, Kalypso Couture. Recognizing their shared need for a space to nurture and expand their creative visions, together they embarked on a journey to establish Bespoke House, a haven for First Coast creatives.

Josh Weber

Dream Weaver, Blind Bear, Founding Member of Bespoke House

"Josh 'Blind Bear' Weber, COO of Bespoke House, melds operational acumen with a passion for glass blowing."

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Josh Weber, known in the artistic community as Blind Bear, serves as the Chief Operations Officer and Dream Weaver at Bespoke House, where he blends his operational expertise with an unwavering passion for art. His journey as a working artist spans over a decade, with a special focus on glass blowing—a craft he discovered and honed starting at a music festival. This unexpected encounter with glass blowing turned into a fervent pursuit, fundamentally shaping his artistic trajectory. Blind Bear’s creations are not just products of meticulous skill; they are embodiments of spontaneity and a profound personal connection to the art form, making each piece distinctively unique and captivating.