Of a Kind: In-Depth With Iacoli & McAllister

I had the good fortune to interview Jamie Iacoli from design firm Iacoli & McAllister. Here are some screenshots, click on ‘em for the entire series:   Continue reading »

Of A Kind: In-Depth with A Peace Treaty

I had the pleasure of interviewing A Peace Treaty designer Farah Malik for a three-piece feature on Of A Kind. Here’s a few snippets, click the images to read the full articles: Continue reading »

Fab: Q&A With Helena Rohner

Acclaimed Spanish sculptor Helena Rohner began designing handmade ceramic jewelry 15 years ago after a transformative trip to Florence, Italy. Since her not-so-humble beginnings crafting baubles for Barneys New York, Rohner has applied her artistic prowess to a wide array of genres—from kitchenware to ornaments to jewelry to the USB necklaces on sale today. We had the … Continue reading »

WWD: Frey Wille Opens on Madison Ave.

Viennese fine jeweler Frey Wille tiptoed into the American market with the opening of its first New York flagship on Monday, on Madison Avenue. The 900-square-foot space is being subleased from handbag brand Furla. Frey Wille chief executive officer Frederich Wille said the firm was drawn to this location as it offered a four-year lease, … Continue reading »

WWD: Michelle Obama Puts Kara Ross on World Stage

After almost 20 years as a niche jewelry designer, it seems Kara Ross has been called up to the major leagues — thanks to prime placement on Michelle Obama’s earlobes. The First Lady was first photographed wearing Kara Ross earrings on Nov. 26 while receiving the White House Christmas tree. Since then, she’s been spotted … Continue reading »

WWD: Betsey Johnson Teams Up With Haskell for Watches

Timeless designer Betsey Johnson is launching watches this summer. This timepieces will be produced by long-time accessories licensee partner Haskell Jewels, LLC. Johnson remarked on the venture, “It’s about time that I had my favorite watches made by my favorite jewelry company, Haskell. They’re timeless, iconic, Betsey-fied, and gorgeous!” The forthcoming watches are predictably vibrant … Continue reading »

WWD: Accessories Shows See Uptick in Traffic, Mood

NEW YORK — This month’s accessories trade shows — AccessoriesTheShow and Accessorie Circuit — exhibited strong signs of continued growth within the sector. “I think people seemed pretty optimistic, cautiously optimistic,” said Joseph Maio, owner of Adornments Fine Jewelry in Sag Harbor, N.Y., who attended both shows. “People weren’t afraid of pushing the envelope with … Continue reading »

WWD: James Quinn to Step Down as Tiffany & Co. President

James Quinn, president of Tiffany & Co., will retire early next year, leaving the luxe jeweler after 25 years. Quinn, 58, is responsible for the company’s sales outside the Americas, and has served as president since 2003. He began his career at Tiffany in 1986 as vice president of corporate sales. Quinn was promoted to … Continue reading »

WWD: Coles, Lane Honored at GEM Awards

NEW YORK — Joanna Coles, editor in chief of Marie Claire, took the stage at the GEM Awards to accept the award for journalistic excellence on behalf of the magazine. Coles began by reading from a note her husband had given her. “Dear GEM Awards committee, seriously, you think my wife needs an award for … Continue reading »

WWD: Jay Friedman to Join Claire’s Stores

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