K&M has been a leader in the fashion jewelry business since its founding by Arthur Maier in 1959.  The modern day organization was formed when in 1995 K&M became a division of American Biltrite, Inc. Then in 2001 K&M established the Vendôme Division when the women’s costume jewelry division of Swank was purchased. Since then […]

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New York–BJI Fashion Group announced today the appointment of Lena Odabashian as Executive Director of Sales for AccessoriesTheShow and Zoila Benavides as Sales Manager of AccessoriesTheShow. Together, with Michal DiMiceli, Director of Sales of ATS, and Katherine Valdes, Account Executive of ATS, the AccessoriesTheShow team will continue to enhance the Show and take it to […]

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It’s never too early to be ahead of the curve! 5 Big Trends Forecast Accessories Magazine’s Trend Forecasting Service–the industry’s only accessories-only forecasting service–has exactly what you need to develop your Fall/Winter 2016/17 accessories lines or plan retail buys. Trends are happening faster than ever, which is why you need Accessories Directions Trend Forecasting’s 5 […]

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New York—It’s exciting enough for an emerging designer to have his or her own shown during Fashion Week but imagine if they could suddenly be propelled to take their business internationally too. For four fortunate designers that’s just the case. This week, DHL, a leading logistics provider, and IMG announced the winners of DHL Exported […]

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Milan and Melville, NY—Italian brand Marni is looking to expand its reach in accessories. Hence, Marni and Marchon announced today the signing of a new global licensing agreement that will see to the development, production and distribution of the Marni Eyewear collections under the design and creative direction of Consuelo Castiglioni. The two companies will […]

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New York Fashion Week–A daily look at some captivating accessories right off the Spring 2016 runways at NYFW. GREG LAUREN Denim was certainly the “It” material at the Greg Lauren show, which featured a dizzying array of denim accessories and apparel, from denim floppy hats and caps to scarves to boots. Long ragged strips in […]

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Washington–-The National Retail Federation today called on the House of Representatives to quickly pass two pieces of legislation that would help retailers remodel their stores by making important tax provisions permanent. “Retailers update or remodel their stores every five to seven years to remain competitive, but the high after-tax cost of making these investments often […]

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Stamford, CT–When it comes to shopping behavior, price is always a key motivator. However, to sustain a customer’s loyalty over the long term, retailers often find it valuable to focus on the customer experience, according to Synchrony Financial’s 2015 Customer Experience and Impact Study.* Examining 27 elements of the shopping experience, Synchrony Financial, a premier […]

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Knoxville, TN–To conclude its first-ever reality television series, Jewelry Television (JTV) will air an extended episode season finale of “JTV Rock Star Designer.” The show started with a national search for talented jewelry designers, and will conclude with one designer winning a $5,000 cash prize and the opportunity to design and sell a jewelry collection […]

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Jewelers International Showcase (JIS) was founded in 1979 to supply the Jewelry Trade Markets of Latin America, the Caribbean, Florida and the rest of the United States with just-in-time product during the busiest buying seasons of the year.  Since the shows were established, they continue to be produced in the premier buying months of October, […]

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