Kensington
Kensington, one of London’s most affluent districts, is home to a mix of high-end jewellers, luxury boutiques, and discerning clientele, making it a notable location within the UK jewellery trade. Its blend of heritage, wealth, and international footfall supports a market for fine jewellery, bespoke services, and exclusive retail experiences. Jewellery Focus covers trade activity in Kensington including store openings, brand expansions, local events, and commercial property developments relevant to jewellers. Our reporting offers valuable insights for businesses targeting luxury consumers and assessing opportunities in one of the capital’s most prestigious retail areas.
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Nov- 2017 -10 NovemberDesigners
Abbott Lyon partners with Dogs Trust
British watch and accessories brand, Abbott Lyon, will be teaming up with Dogs Trust on a special project which will see 10% of sales of selected products donated to the UK’s largest dog welfare charity. Launching today (10 November), Abbott Lyon will place a paw print icon on specifically chosen Abbott…
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Oct- 2017 -25 OctoberProduct Launches
Rotary adds Henley range to AW17 offerings
Watch brand Rotary has extended its offerings for the autumn/winter season with the addition of the Henley range. The Henley GMT boasts a scratch-resistant ceramic uni-directional bezel, sapphire glass and stainless steel three-link bracelet with deployment clasp. The red arrow tip hour hand, which takes 24 hours to go around…
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Jun- 2017 -26 JuneCurrent Affairs
Theo Fennell saved from administration with new investment
A month after its administration announcement, jewellery designer Theo Fennell has entered a management buyout with private equity investor Endless. The Telegraph reports that Enact, the SME investor managed by Endless, has put £5m into the business. The eponymously named brand was set up in 1982 and has since become…
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Nov- 2015 -30 NovemberCrime
Watches of Switzerland hit by Black Friday smash-and-grab
Some £80,000 worth of watches have been stolen in a smash-and-grab raid at the Watches of Switzerland store in London’s Knightsbridge. The incident, which took place at 9:30am on Friday, 27 November, saw two raiders riding one motorcycle break into the luxury watch store on Brompton Road, smashing the front…
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Apr- 2015 -28 AprilWatch Focus
Kennett Timepieces extends deal with Wolf & Badger
Kennett Timepieces has struck a deal to extend its partnership with London retailer Wolf & Badger, in a move which the company hopes will further raise the profile of the brand. From May, British watch brand Kennett will now be sold through Wolf & Badger’s boutique in London’s Notting Hill,…
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Aug- 2014 -13 AugustDesigners
Tools left to journalist by craftsman’s legacy prompt change of direction
A chance encounter with a silversmith and an inherited box of tools has prompted a former journalist to retrain as a jeweller. Despite a successful career in politics and journalism, Thierry Kelaart, 31, said she has always been destined to be a jeweller following a ‘fascinating meeting’ with a gifted silversmith when…
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Mar- 2014 -18 MarchEvents
Jewellery to feature in Royal College of Art show
The Royal College of Art’s has announced that its annual graduate show will be showcasing works including jewellery and silversmithing at its Battersea campus in June.The show, which will take place simultaneously across the College’s two campuses in Battersea and Kensington from 18 to 29 June, will feature work from…
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Dec- 2012 -18 DecemberEvents
Desire Fair relocates to Kensington
The organiser of the Desire Jewellery and Silversmithing Fair has announced a new venue for the London event.
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Jul- 2012 -12 JulyEvents
New capital venue for Desire 2013
The organisers of the Desire Jewellery and Silversmithing Fairs have announced a new venue for their London event.
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