Check out my friend Courtney Mccolgan’s great new jewelry site, ShopBevel.com. I helped out with the editing and copy, and I think it turned out really well: Continue reading »
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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 »
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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 »
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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: Kors Does Bling
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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: Stella & Dot Finds the Sweet Spot
Direct-selling jewelry company Stella & Dot is reinventing the “Avon lady” stereotype with the help of new talent and new technology. After an extensive career in publishing, Lynette Brubaker made an unexpected turn, becoming chief marketing officer of Stella & Dot this month. “I had a fulfilling career, I had done everything, but I was … 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: John Hardy Launches First Store
After 20 years in business, luxury jeweler John Hardy is heralding a more mature phase with the opening of its first store on Monday in Jakarta, Indonesia. There are plans for another four units in the next three years. “We’re just getting out of the teen years,” chief executive officer Damien Dernoncourt said. “It’s probably … Continue reading »
WWD: CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Runner-Up Eddie Borgo
CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund runner-up Eddie Borgo plans to use his $100,000 prize money to hire additional staff and relocate his studio to a larger space downtown. Borgo is originally from Atlanta, and after trying out art institutes in Virginia and Denver, he landed in New York at Hunter College. After graduation, he translated his love … Continue reading »
