Designers

Uno de 50 to open first UK store on London’s Regent Street

Spanish jewellery brand Uno de 50 has announced it will open its first UK store later this year on London’s Regent Street.  The firm agreed a 10-year lease with The Crown Estate for a 1,250 sq ft unit. The move represents the brand’s first foray into the UK market, although…

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I Love a Lassie reports triple sales

Jewellery brand I love a Lassie has reported a strong start to the year due to “loyal” stockists and a strong showing at Jewellery and Watch Birmingham (J&WB).  Sales for the company have grown threefold compared to the same time last year, with the business attributing this to 12 new…

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Creatives urged to seek funding for IP audits

Creative businesses could be sitting on tens of thousands of pounds worth of intellectual property (IP), according to Yorkshire law firm Hlw Keeble Hawson.  Deborah Niven, an IP specialist at Hlw Keeble Hawson, has urged SMEs in the creative sector to take advantage of government funding and audit their intellectual…

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BCU students produce wedding designs for Weston Beamor

Weston Beamor has announced the four Birmingham City University (BCU), School of Jewellery, students short-listed to win the company’s annual design competition. The ultimate winner will be revealed in a prize-giving ceremony on Weston Beamor’s stand at the Jewellery & Watch exhibition in Birmingham. The four students in the running for…

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Carat reports significant growth in sales over Christmas period

Fashion jeweller Carat London has reported strong and sustained sales growth during the Christmas period, for the three months ending December 31.  The company reported a 60% sales increase during the period, while the total number of Carat stockists increased by over 40 stores during the final half of 2014,…

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Trollbeads officially opens first UK concept store

Trollbeads, the Danish charm bead jewellery brand, officially opened its first concept store in the UK, in Cambridge on November 20.  The official launch was celebrated at a VIP launch evening on November 19, attended by members of staff, invited guests (including Jewellery Focus) and representatives from Trollbeads UK and…

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Domino reports surge of interest in Rosabella Collection

Domino Jewellery has reported a “significant surge of interest” in its new range of diamond jewellery, Rosabella.  The firm has seen particularly strong sales of the collection in recent months across Europe, with sales up 60% compared with the same period last year. Rosabella, which was designed by Domino’s in-house…

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Bottica targets London commuters with #GiftAStory campaign

Online retailer Boticca has launched its first ever multi-channel advertising campaign, dubbed #GiftAStory, in time for the festive trading period.  The advertising campaign, which spans video, content, social media, CRM, PR, digital and outdoor media will target London commuters. It will cover 3,500 London Underground sites. Working in partnership with Havas Media UK,…

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Fossil renews Michael Kors license

Fossil Group has today announced that it has renewed its global licensing agreement for watches and jewellery with fashion brand Michael Kors.  The agreement, which will run until 2024, marks the extension of a partnership between two companies which first began in 2004 when Fossil Group was initially licensed to…

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Vamp London continues expansion with House of Fraser

Design brand Vamp London has expanded into House of Fraser, its first national retailer, in what the company has called an “important milestone” in its expansion plans.  The full range of Vamp’s silver and CZ jewellery entered an initial five House of Fraser stores on November 3, with the possibility…

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