Swarovski
Swarovski is a global leader in precision-cut crystal jewellery and accessories, renowned for its innovation, trend-led designs, and broad consumer appeal. With a strong presence in the UK market, Swarovski’s retail strategies, product launches, and collaborations influence both the fashion jewellery segment and supplier trends across the trade. Jewellery Focus provides comprehensive coverage of Swarovski’s activities, offering insights into its market performance, brand initiatives, and the impact of its operations on UK jewellers, designers, and wholesalers.
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Jun- 2019 -18 JuneRetailers
Swarovski UK receives royal warrant
Jewellery brand Swarovski UK has received a royal warrant as a manufacturer and supplier of crystals by her Majesty The Queen. The “prestigious” warrant was granted to Nadja Swarovski, on behalf of Swarovski, in recognition of the company’s commitment to the highest standards of service, quality and excellence. According to…
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May- 2019 -13 MayRetailers
Swarovski launches new design initiative with Central Saint Martins
Swarovski has launched its inaugural Conscious Design programme in collaboration with Central Saint Martins, UAL. Swarovski’s Conscious Design initiative is focused on how the company can “inspire others to spark positive change in the world” by motivating the next generation of designers to create their products and collections responsibly, and…
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Jan- 2019 -9 JanuaryFeatures
Company profile: Winsor Bishop
Sisters Sophie Fulford and Tanya von Moll inherited Winsor Bishop after their father, Robert, passed away in 2011. Having been working in a director role in London for eight years, Fulford returned to the store’s location in Norwich to take over the day-to-day operations of the business as managing director,…
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Sep- 2018 -26 SeptemberFeatures
What is composable jewellery?
Creating your own unique look has long been an important part of the fashion industry for decades, from copying the fashion style of Marilyn Monroe to wearing the latest items of clothing from David Beckham, people around the world strive to wear what’s ‘on-trend’. Consumers use fashion, and its various…
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Aug- 2018 -28 AugustFeatures
A magical world arrives in the jewellery industry
“The Harry Potter brand is worth almost £25bn, so our aim with this range was really to expand further into the global market,” says Gregory Kirk, marketing executive at The Carat Shop. He is talking about the release of a new Harry Potter jewellery collection created in partnership with Swarovski…
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Apr- 2018 -24 AprilDesigners
Karl Lagerfeld announces autumn-winter collection
Jewellery designer Karl Lagerfeld has announced his autumn-winter 2018 jewellery collection. It aims to combine classic designs with a contemporary, creative vision. The pieces incorporate some of the brand’s iconic motifs, including Choupette, the letter ‘K’ and Karl Lagerfeld’s handwritten signature. The collection is divided into three key groups that…
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10 AprilFeatures
Generation Z – the next wave of jewellery consumers
Jewellery brands have spent the best part of a decade coming to terms with the Millennial consumer. Sons and daughters of the baby boomer generation, they were vastly different to what had came before them in terms of tastes and habits, and brands scrambled to adapt to new preferences in…
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Mar- 2018 -21 MarchE-Commerce
H. Samuel remains ‘most visible’ jewellery brand online
Despite a 7% decrease in their visibility over the past year, H. Samuel remains top of their market, a new report has revealed. The Jewellery Retailers Insight Report, produced by digital marketing specialists Inside Online, ranks 45 of the leading websites within this competitive market according to their online performance.…
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20 MarchEvents
GIA Jewellery Career Fair to visit London
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has announced its career event, the GIA Jewellery Career Fair, will take place at the Goldsmiths’ Centre in London on 23 April. Since 1991, the fair has offered those interested in starting or furthering a career in the gem and jewellery industry the opportunity…
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Jan- 2018 -12 JanuaryRetailers
Partnership with retailers drives digital growth for Adore Jewellery
Adore Jewellery has grown its digital presence thanks to partnerships with some of the UK’s largest retailers. The Swarovski Group brand said it has seen increased online sales following a partnership with jewellery e-tailer The Watch Shop, and national department stores Debenhams and House of Fraser. Following the partnerships, Adore…
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