IJL 2016 kicks off
International Jewellery London (IJL) has opened its doors to visitors today, welcoming independent retailers and key buyers to view the industry’s latest offerings.
The annual exhibition – now in its 61st year – will run from Sunday until Tuesday ( 4-6 September), and showcase the latest jewellery brands and ranges from some 550 designers, manufacturers, loose gemstone suppliers, retail service suppliers and established brands.
The show will feature a packed seminar programme of leading entrepreneurs and retailers, including Laura Tenison, founder of the mother and baby boutique global multi-channel brand JoJo Maman Bébé, and Sally Heath, e-commerce director of successful fashion brand New Look.
In total, some 40 high-profile industry experts will share advice on topics including sales techniques, social media, human resource issues, security, brand building and intellectual property.
Meanwhile, the show will also see the 10 winning designers of the annual KickStart Bursary Programme exhibit as a group at the KickStarter stand area.
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The full KickStart line-up:
- Joanna Bury
- Emily Richardson
- Emma Calvert
- Sammie Jo Coxon
- Cécile Gilbert
- Vicky Lew
- Lucas Mitchell
- Charlotte Scott Moncrieff
- Marina Skia
- Jonna Jarvenpaa and Laura Vilppula
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Sam Willoughby, show director, said: “Visitors to the show always make a beeline for the KickStarter stand because it is a one-stop showcase for the best in on-trend, innovative design.
“Our KickStarters this year will not disappoint – they are a really exciting group of designers and they all deserve to benefit from this unique commercial launch pad.”
KickStarter Marina Skia was recently named as the winner of the ‘People’s Choice’ award, and will receive a free stand in the Design Gallery at IJL 2017.
