Item of the Day: Louven Stacking Rings

If the jewelry from Louven makes you think of the Guggenheim museum in Bilbao, Spain, you’re not alone. The bold pieces have a definite architectural bent, and it’s not surprising that designer Koko spent years in fine art and architectural design before launching jewelry. Koko completed his Masters in Architectural Design from Columbia University in […]

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Scoop to Close All Stores

Scoop NYC, a 20-year-old retailer of high-end contemporary merchandise, is in the process of shutting down all of its stores, having run out of funds to continue staying in business, Accessories has confirmed. According to a company spokesperson, not only is Scoop short of cash to maintain operations, but a secured lender has a lien […]

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Party Pix: FABB-Fashion Accessories Benefit Ball

This year’s FABB–Fashion Accessories Benefit Ball–honored many of the industry’s greats, gave the industry a chance to network, not to mention party well into the night. Accessories Magazine, of course, was there every step of the way, from schmoozing vendors, retailers and celebs on the step-and-repeat to presenting the Merchants Hall of Fame Awards on […]

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Appointments: Ralph Lauren Appoints New Global Brand Prez for Womens, Accessories

Stefan Larsson, who joined Ralph Lauren Corp as new CEO in November is making some management changes. Valerie Hermann will be promoted to the expanded role of global brand president for luxury, women’s collections and accessories, according to a memo obtained by Bloomberg. Previously, Hermann was president of luxury collections at the company. She will […]

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Jewelry Exhibit: MAD Museum’s “Bent, Cast & Forged”

Bent, Cast & Forged, on exhibit now at New York’s MAD Museum of Arts and Design, explores the jewelry designs of Harry Bertoia (1915 – 1978) and follows his investigations of form and material in his early days as an artist and designer. While acclaimed for his woven wire metal furniture and large bronze and […]

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Inaugural All Female Festival Launches In New York

This June sees the launch of The Other Festival, a new entry into the festival circuit celebrating female makers and creators, among them accessories designers. The festival will be held on Saturday, June 11, 2016 in Brooklyn, and will “nurture creativity and promote entrepreneurship among millennial women.” The Other Festival showcases the women who are […]

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