Month: May 2022

We sat down with Saul Freeman, a master jewelry designer at the Grandview Klein Diamond Group, to discuss diamonds and trends in the industry.

Freeman’s career in the industry began 50 years ago as an apprentice to a jewelry maker, then Saul became acquainted with the diamond industry where he provided small “fancy shaped” stones to jewelry makers and designers. Saul later opened “Rolling Stone Diamond Co.” Which became “Freeman Associates” which specializes in unique and unusual matching pairs of side stones as well as fancy colored diamonds. Not long after, he joined the Grandview Klein Diamond Group, and the rest was history.

• When did you first start designing jewelry? Or, are you always on that side of the business?

  • I started designing about 35 years ago after spending many years supplying diamonds to designers and high-end diamond jewelry makers.

• How about working and designing for one of the most respected diamond makers?

  • Working at Grandview Klein has been an amazing experience. Having access to a vast inventory of diamonds is like having a baby in a sweet shop. I can play with the rarest and most expensive diamonds in the world. Beyond that, having the ability to work with both the customer and the world-renowned designer is incredible and seeing a piece of jewelry coming together from start to finish that can become a family legacy for the next generation, a feeling that is hard to describe. .

• Jesse is coming to Vegas. Do you think the featured trend will be on the show this year?

  • Since Kovid people feel the new importance of family and the feeling of spending time together. Now that they’ve dropped their sweat pants and slippers, people are starting to dress up again, and we see that they’ve made a huge comeback with Rivera necklaces, straight line bracelets and especially diamond studs. For more specific designs, oval, rectangular emeralds and bright cuts are something you can’t keep in stock. Another powerful fashion that is rapidly emerging is the yellow diamond, the yellow necklace, the yellow ring, the yellow eternity band and so on. Everything about yellows is fast becoming the next big trend. Aside from the design aspect of working with yellow diamond jewelry, I really believe yellow jewelry has a lot of value, which was stagnant for a while and just started roaring. Consumers who have a keen eye for upcoming trends are taking advantage and capitalizing on the current low price of yellow jewelry. Another comeback we see on social media with celebrity, influential and generally young generation is “Toi et Moi” jewelry, meaning “you and me,” is one of the most historic ring setting styles that symbolizes love story and partnership. . It’s a fun piece to wear as a stacked, cocktail ring, and women are self-purchasing these rings because they like the style and it’s a fun way to express their own unique style.

• Is there anything you want to add?

  • Since we work with many designers and brands, we get to see the style and trends in front of most people. It gives us a major start and gives our clients the opportunity to point in the right direction.

Grandview Klein Diamond Group will be in Venice on June 8-13 at the Jesse ‘Luxury’ show in Las Vegas.

Be sure to stop by the LUX515 booth at the beginning of the show so you don’t miss the full selection.

American fashion company PVH Corp, through the PVH Foundation, has announced a total of $ 10 million in new investments to nonprofits worldwide over the next four years, to support their programming and initiatives linked to the company’s inclusion and diversification priorities. A preliminary list of selected partner companies will raise awareness and access to opportunities in the fashion industry for people from underdeveloped and under-represented communities.

PVH will work with these partners to support high school students’ programming and to train people with ‘unconventional’ backgrounds to find new career opportunities in the fashion industry. High school students from underdeveloped and under-represented communities will be given the opportunity to explore careers in fashion, develop technical skills and participate in mentoring programs. Individuals from the ‘unconventional’ talent pipeline, such as those re-entering the workforce or trying to change careers, post-high school students who are not college graduates, and immigrants will have the opportunity to gain skills-building and practical training. Be prepared for success in the industry, the company said in a media release.

The PVH Foundation has announced a $ 10 million investment in nonprofit organizations worldwide over the next four years to support their programming and initiatives linked to the company’s inclusion and diversification priorities. A preliminary list of selected partner companies will raise awareness and access to opportunities in the fashion industry.

“As we move fashion forward at the core of what we do, our new partnerships will help PVH make a wider global impact in our communities,” he said. Stefan Larson, CEO, PVH Corporation. “As a company, we are committed to making a difference with inclusion and diversity, and we look forward to promoting next-generation innovators around the world.”

Global partner organizations include KELY Support Group and World of Art Brut Culture (WABC) in Asia; Australian Business and Community Network in Australia; The Ecotes Institute in Brazil; And House of the Fashion Council Germany (FCG), the Graduate Fashion Foundation and the Denim Foundation of Europe. Organizations in North America are Creatives Want Change (CWC), Custom Collaborative, I Love First People, Misa Hilton Fashion Academy (MHFA), National Urban League, New Circle, and Prep for Prep.

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Parmigiani Fleurier has added diamonds to Tonda Automatic only for the time being to create the brightest model in watch maker’s recently updated Tonda collection.

Although not an extension of the particularly new, widely acclaimed Tonda PF collection, the new offers enhance the extensive Tonda collection by debuting its first complete gem-set models.

Permigiani Floria Tonda Auto Rose Gold.

Focusing on the watchmaker’s trademark barricorn-pattern dial, the dial of each watch in this new model is set entirely with diamonds that follow distinctive lines of pattern, which really sets this gem series apart from other shiny updates we’ve seen recently.

The new watches, 36mm by 3.9mm and the case in rose gold or white gold, are meant to be a “pure tribute to feminine elegance,” according to Permigiani Flurier. The watchmaker explained that his craftsmen had set more than a thousand high-quality diamonds of different sizes on dials, cases and bezels. And unusually, each dial displays gems that are specially set to create a light-reflecting sparkle in the signature barleycorn pattern, known as the Grain D’Orge motif.

Permigiani Floria Tonda Automatic White Gold.

According to Permigiani Flurier, the setting process involves highlighting the grain d’orze pattern with a diamond “snow” setting that uses diamonds of seven different diameters, set in a very limited space on a fine patterned gold dial.

On each dial, you will see light reflected and reflected from 979 bright cut diamonds. The bezels and logs are set with an additional seventy bright-cut diamonds. The craftsmen did not forget the crown, which was adorned with a cabochon on a white opal, a blue sapphire on a white gold model, or a white opal on a white opal.

Inside, the Parmigiani Fleurier’s PF310 caliber fits a 50-hour power reserve and boasts a swaying weight in 22-carat rose gold and engraved in the same Tonda Signature Grain d’Org Guilloche ‘pattern. Hermes makes an alligator leather strap for the watch, a blue strap for the Tonda Auto White Gold and a brown / gray strap for the Tonda Automatic Rose Gold. Price: CHF 59,000.

US-based jeans brand American Eagle has launched its first franchise store in Jaipur, Rajasthan under the license of Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited (ABFRL) from American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. It is the first high street store for the brand in India. With this launch, the brand plans to set up 50 stores in India in the next 3 years.

The Jaipur store is 1,700 square feet wide and spans two floors.

US-based jeans brand American Eagle has launched its first franchise store in Jaipur, Rajasthan under the license of Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited (ABFRL) from American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. It is the first high street store for the brand in India. With this launch, the brand plans to set up 50 stores in India in the next 3 years.

The brand offers the latest trends in jeans, including extended size offers; Sizes 24-36 inches for women and 29-38 inches for men.

Some of the favorites for men this season include the new Airflex + Skinny and 360 Slim, which adds constant flexibility and comfort. Also, plaid shirts, polo and graphic logo tees provide versatile clothing options for men. For women, the options include a range of fashion jeans and casual styles from Mom Straight to Super High-waisted Flare, paired nicely with a new assortment of smoked knitted tops, comfortable graphics and baby tees.

The new denim collection also has a ‘Real Good’ badge. This icon refers to American Eagle products designed with the planet in mind and using more sustainable techniques, in a way that allows AEO Inc. to recycle and reduce water. 7 meets its value

“American Eagle is an iconic global jeans brand, and we believe a strong market like Jaipur offers tremendous potential সহ including stores across NCR, Hyderabad, Pune, Chandigarh, Chennai, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata and now Jaipur, we cover most major cities in the country. After building a strong customer connection and a proven business model, we plan to open 50 more stores in the next three years with major franchise partners to reach the brand across the country. ” Ashish Mukul, Brand Head, American Eagle, IndiaSaid in a statement.

The new collection is available at Jaipur Store.

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US sportswear brand Nike has partnered with Simon Port Jacques to intensify the celebration of the multidimensionality of contemporary athletes. Jacquemus, its unnamed brand, is Nike’s latest female-centric partner. Nike x Jacquemus launches exclusively on Jacquemus’ official channel on June 28 and across the Nike retail worldwide in early 2022 summer.

“For this collaboration with Nike, I wanted to create a collection that reinterprets athletic women’s sportswear in a minimal way. I’ve always been inspired by vintage ACG pieces and Nike campaigns from the 90s. With this image in mind, we have designed my favorite Nike shoe humor with its own interpretation of sensitive details and women’s athlete wear with neutral color. It was important for the collection to be accessible to all organizations and to be a natural blend of Jacomas style and Nike performance, ”he said. Simon Port Jacomas, its creative director Jacques.

US sportswear brand Nike has partnered with Simon Port Jacques to intensify the celebration of the multidimensionality of contemporary athletes. Jacquemus, its unnamed brand, is Nike’s latest female-centric partner. Nike x Jacquemus launches exclusively on jacquemus.com on June 28 and early summer 2022 across Nike retail worldwide.

Backed by Nike’s rich heritage, Jacques imagines a world where outdoor pursuit and court sports come in a new, integrated aesthetic. The upcoming clothing and footwear collection, which will be released later in the summer, combines various Hallmark Nike designs with unisex footwear and accessories as a way to invite integrated sports-centric style into everyday life, Nike said in a press release.

“When we collaborate with Nike, it’s always a 50-50 union where each partner comes together to move the other forward in a way that cannot be done alone. With Jacquemus, we’ve been able to draw from the vintage ACG inspiration and the interplay of Nike Dri-FIT fabrics, and have considered Hummer-like footwear to create a relationship between sport and style that can only be done with Nike x Jacquemus’s shared lens. Collaboration with Nike, and with partners like Jacques, allows us to expand our sports culture and redefine it for the next generation, “he said. Jarrett Reynolds, Nike VP of Catalyst Apparel Design.

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Second Avenue Capital Partners (SACP), the lending arm of SB360 Capital Partners (SB360), has announced the closure of a $ 67.5 million term loan for The Jessica Simpson Collection, a 1 billion collaboration with fashion empire and signed lifestyle brands. .

The new funding will be used to provide an existing credit facility to retire and provide additional liquidity to fund new growth and a rapidly expanding portfolio, the two companies said in a joint media release.

Second Avenue Capital Partners (SACP), the lending arm of SB360 Capital Partners (SB360), has announced the closure of a $ 67.5 million term loan for The Jessica Simpson Collection, a 1 billion collaboration with fashion empire and signed lifestyle brands. . This is an existing credit facility to be used in retirement.

“While this aspect of our relationship may be new, our experience with Scottenstein goes back to our roots,” he said. Jessica Simpson, CEO of Jessica Simpson Collection, A reflection of the long history with the Scottenstein organization. Jessica Simpson launched her label in 2005 under the direction of Vince Camuto and the Camuto Group. In 2018, Schottenstein-led designer Brands Group has partnered with Authentic Brands Group to acquire Camuto Group.

In November 2021, Jessica Simpson and her business partner and mother Tina Simpson acquired 100 percent of the brand. After retaining 37.5 percent of the brand when it acquired a majority stake in Sequential Brands in 2015, Jessica, Tina and their team are determined to regain full control of the lifestyle brand that has spent 16 years developing and building.

After taking full ownership and control, the team immediately began planning for further development of the existing business and with the immediate signing of 5 new licensing divisions and plans to expand the brand into new divisions through 5 more negotiations. The Jessica Simpson Collection currently has 37 product categories, including footwear, apparel, perfume, luggage, fashion accessories, handbags, jewelry, maternity clothing, girls clothing and home. New efforts will include skin care, health and wellness, demi-fine jewelry and furniture.

Aaron Miller, President of SB360“When we first met Jessica, Tina and the team, we knew it was a perfect fit,” he said. The team is impressed with what they have achieved since their recent acquisition, and we are excited to be able to provide this funding for further fuel growth. Jessica and Tina have spent years building an incredibly successful lifestyle brand by offering customers a quality product at an affordable price point, a product that is relevant to all types of women. When Second Avenue Capital Partners was founded, that’s exactly what we did with this creative financing solution; Use our merchant approach to meet the unique capital needs of retail and consumer companies. “

Jeffrey Howald, CFO of Jessica Simpson Collection“We are thrilled with the brand’s success since its acquisition in November 2021, as evidenced by the very strong 1st quarter of 2022, where we surpassed 15% of the 1st quarter earnings of the year.” We’ve also expanded aggressively in international sales and are delighted to receive a welcome from our new and potential partners in such a short time since the acquisition of the brand. “

Mike Sullivan, Managing Director of SACP, Added, “We have created for this type of transaction. With the Jessica Simpson collection you have an incredibly successful brand that surpasses celebrities. It’s a dynamic founder-driven company that could use our capital to fuel the next chapter of their success story. For us, this term loan is part of a much larger relationship that extends across larger Schottenstein firms. This is another testament to the impact of the work we do on Second Avenue Capital Partners. “

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Nitches, an American brand that blends hi-tech with high-tech fashion to create apparel and NFT, has announced a collaboration with multimedia artist Voodo Fe. In addition to a clothing collection, Nitches will create unique NFTs (non-fungible tokens) of clothing items for digital use in Metavers.

Limited edition streetwear will be sold in the company’s online store.

Nitches, an American brand that blends hi-tech with high-tech fashion to create apparel and NFT, recently announced a collaboration with multimedia artist Voodo Fe. In addition to a clothing collection, Nitches will create unique NFTs (non-fungible tokens) of clothing items for digital use in Metavers. The collection will be sold online.

All merchandise will include the following Owner Verification System (OVS), which proves the authenticity of its luxury clothing and NFT. To verify ownership, Nitches sews a unique QR code on each item it creates. Customers then scan these codes to register their product on the OVS mobile app

“We’re excited to be working with the intelligent Voodoo Fe, who is constantly redefining the art world. His incredible story and mantra ‘Different, Different, Free’ resonates with a large and diverse audience that just can’t get enough of his work.” Said John Morgan, CEO of Niches.

“We’re taking all the stops to design an impressive collection like Miles Davis, be it music embedded in the costume or NFT-based animated images. The costume will be so exceptional and inspiring, they will be collectible for its most dedicated fans.” Voodoo Fe, artist and collection designer.

Niches works closely with celebrities and influential people to deliver high quality products. Voodoo Fay has worked with well-known brands such as Calvin Klein, DKNY, NFL and NBA. His clients include Miles Davis, Black Star (Talib Quelli and Moss Diff) and Rohan Marley’s Lion Order.

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Despite the constantly challenging external environment, the British fashion house Barbary’s financial 2022 (FY22) earnings have increased by 10% compared to FY20 and FY21 vs. 23% in CER. LLY vs. full-price comparable store sales increased by 30 percent as a strategy to exit the mainline and digital markdowns as a component growth strategy in quality of revenue flow.

Barberry’s approach depends on the impact of Covid-19 and the recovery rate of consumer spending in mainland China.

Despite the constantly challenging external environment, the British fashion house Barbary’s financial 2022 (FY22) earnings have increased by 10% compared to FY20 and FY21 vs. 23% in CER. LLY vs. full-price comparable store sales increased by 30 percent as a strategy to exit the mainline and digital markdowns as a component growth strategy in quality of revenue flow.

Regionally, the U.S. has led full-price comparative store sales growth, with sales in the U.S. nearly doubling compared to the FY20. While regional lockdowns have affected performance, especially in March, the company said in its opening remarks that full-price comparative store sales were strong in South Korea, where they grew 81 percent, and in mainland China, where they grew more than 50 percent compared to FY20. Results for 53 weeks ending April 2, 2022.

Despite the decline in the number of tourists due to the travel ban on Covid-19, Barbary has seen an improvement in EMEIA.

Despite Brexit tariffs and supply chain inflation pressures, the company’s profit has improved with a consistent gross margin of 70.6 per cent on the CER, up 60bps. Consistent operating profit preceded the directive, rising 38 percent to ER 523 million at the rate reported in CER vs. FY21. FY22 also delivered a significant improvement in operating leverage with a consistent operating margin increase of 19 percent in CER (18.5 percent reported).

Over the years, the company has invested in clothing and leather products in its focus category. FY22 full-price outerwear sales increased 39 percent vs. LLY ৷ Leather products also provided a strong performance, with FY22 full-price sales benefiting LLY vs. Frances Tote in the fourth quarter with a 28 percent increase, a recent expansion of the TB family as part of its Summer 22 collection.

In total, the company now has 47 stores in the newly designed Rue St. Honor, including the flagship of Paris. For FY23, it plans to have 65 stores, which means that by the end of the fiscal year, about a quarter of its direct-operated stores will carry new designs.

Barberry further announced that it is now carbon neutral in its own activities worldwide; All the electricity it uses is from renewable sources; And almost all of these products have a positive feature, which means they carry a social or environmental benefit. The company’s goal is for the climate to become positive by 2040, not by netting 10 years before the 1.5-degree path set out in the Paris Agreement, but by further reducing emissions across its extended supply chain.

The company maintains guidance on higher single-digit revenue growth and meaningful margin growth at CER in the medium term. Although the current macroeconomic environment creates some near-term uncertainties, Barberry is actively managing headwinds from inflation. Based on the May 6, 2022 spot rate, it expects Y 159 million in revenue on FY23 and টেল 92 million in tailwinds for consistent operating profit.

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Porsche Design has revised its Chronograph 1 – 1972 limited edition to the new Chronograph 1 all black numbered version earlier this year, a full-black titanium version of the historic design, which will be issued as a limited edition of 1,000 individually numbered.

New chronograph 1-1972 all black numbered version of Porsche design

Like the previous model, which sold out quickly in early 2022, the new 40.8 mm matte black titanium version echoes the size and design of the original 1972 model.

For both watches, the Porsche design mentions Chronograph 1, which has long been considered the first all-black watch. The company’s use of black PVD on steel (as well as the then-new Valjoux 7750 automatic movement) set the example for decades by sports watch makers around the world. Early examples of pioneer Porsche design automatic chronograph are highly collectible.

This new version differs from the previous model not only because of its unique number but also because it has a clear sapphire case back feature. There you will see the watch number and a clear view of the Porsche Design WERK 01.140 caliber and Porsche design icon winding rotor with COSC certification.

From the back you will see a clear view of the Porsche Design WERK 01.140 caliber and Porsche design icon winding rotor with watch number and COSC certification.

The rest of the specifications echo the previous version, especially the very clear dial inspired by the Porsche 911 dashboard. Its tachometer and day / date display use the current Porsche font while the minute hand reproduces the FA Porsche’s own tapered design.

The Porsche design will make the watch’s 40.8mm case and bracelet with the same high-performance titanium that it uses in almost all Porsche design timepieces today. And the new SuperLuminova will increase the visibility of the clock in the dark. All Porsche Design Timepieces are manufactured at Porsche Design Timepieces AG, the brand’s own timepiece-manufacturing facility in Solothurn, Switzerland.

Each watch comes in a black titanium detachable bracelet with matching folding clasps per minute.

The new Chronograph 1–1972 All Black numbered version of the Porsche design is set for release after 2022, but can now be pre-ordered at Porsche design sites as well as at Porsche design stores and selected watch retailers. Price: ,500 10,500.

New Porsche Design Chronograph 911 Sport Classic, available for Porsche owners

New 911 Sport

Porsche Design has launched a new retro-inspired model for the owners of the recently released Porsche 911 Sport Classic, the Chronograph 911 Sport Classic.

The watch has a two-tone titanium and black case while the dial, white hand, green numerals and scale markings are inspired by the automaker’s heritage design tachometer. The design of the 360-degree winding rotor is based on the wheel options available for the 911 Sport Classic. And for the first time, Porsche is offering a range of different dials for design timepieces. Price: 12,500 euros.

SwatchOn, based in Seoul, Korea, has launched VMOD, an open market for digital fashion that bridges the gap between real life physical clothing (IRL) and digital fashion ownership (URL). VMOD has established itself as a sister company of global sourcing pioneer and the world’s leading wholesale fashion fabric aggregator, SwatchOn.

VMOD creates the ability to purchase interconnected digital and physical products from both emerging and well-known fashion brands. Aiming to empower global fashion brands to create without limits, VMOD aims to break barriers to conventional fashion and revitalize brands in new and exciting ways, the company said in a press release.

SwatchOn, based in Seoul, Korea, has launched VMOD, an open market for digital fashion that bridges the gap between real life physical clothing (IRL) and digital fashion ownership (URL). VMOD has established itself as a sister company of global sourcing pioneer and the world’s leading wholesale fashion fabric aggregator, SwatchOn.

To meet the needs of young consumers wherever they are, the platform will enrich the experience of buying and owning clothing across a number of verticals, including AR wearable, physical twin, virtual look, metavers wearable and much more. Over time, Swatchon and VMOD will work together to create URL verticals from IRL for fashion production – from material source to garment production and distribution.

The founders of VMOD focus on championing fashion and culture by telling stories and serving a global community of different creators and collectors from a wide background. For launch, VMOD features Anais Ukraine, a third-generation craftsman and indigenous Peruvian designer who highlights local traditions, textiles and artisans; And Sun Kim, an MA menswear graduate from Westminster University, whose Avant Gard designs are a fantastic interpretation of the society around her.

“We are thrilled to make VMOD a reality and start with emerging designers like Anis Ukraine and Sun Kim. This platform demonstrates that fashion extends beyond IRL design and can be applied to a variety of novel and ground-breaking applications. This is just the beginning of what we plan to do. ” Will Lee, co-founder and CEO of Swatchon and VMOD, Said in a statement.

“To me, the fashion industry and the catwalk can be a place where people really want to hear. And we can start an in-depth conversation about what’s really going on in the world, what’s happening around us. Every time I start a collection, I make a presentation of it.” Want to see – I think about the ongoing social problems in my society; I think about the things that have affected my family; I think about my own legacy and how it can be communicated in my work. And my designs can reach new heights and new audiences, “said David Cook, chief of The Christian Science Monitor’s Washington bureau. UkraineSaid.

“For me, fashion is a visual language that interprets the world around me to communicate a message that resonates with everyday people. Connecting my real-life designs with the digital version via VMOD only helps to further the objective message – it Becomes an addition, ” KimSaid.

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