JCKstyle - January 26, 2007
In some ways, the recent VicenzaOro1 and JA New York shows could not be more different. Vicenza is huge and chaotic; JA is small and intimate. Vicenza lasts eight days; JA, three. Vicenza exhibitors offer tiramisu in their booths; at JA one must scavenge for mini candy bars (yes, one must).
Still, the two usher in the show season almost simultaneously, and the trends shared by both are the trends to watch in the coming year.
- Jungle. Animal patterns and themes are trending strongly (Maya Jewels’ cutout creature earrings are a gorgeous example of the trend), as are natural elements like leaves and flowers, and wild silhouettes like swirls and unhinged chain combinations.
- Ethnic. In addition to Africa, India comes in strong this season, with yellow gold, granulation, and bright color combinations seen in many new collections, including ones from Anthony Nak and Garavelli.
- Black, white, and brown. Jibing well with jungle and ethnic themes, as well as everyone’s closet, these are the colors to watch this season. Mattioli capitalized on the theme with gorgeous new necklaces and rings.
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Y-necklaces. Why Y? Perhaps because it is uniquely feminine or just a nice change from the long-chain look. Whatever the reason, the silhouette has once again stepped into the limelight this season, as Roberto Coin’s new Jasmine collection demonstrates.
Weekly Gem
On Monday, fine jewelry insiders hit the New York Public Library for the Tanzanite Foundation’s first Tanzanite Celebration of Life Jewellery Design Awards. The event honored 23 designers who crafted one-of-a-kind pieces representing the group’s creed, Be Born to Tanzanite. While some—such as Claire Woolley with her Stork necklace—exhibited traditional family motifs, collaborators Le Vian and Stuart Weitzman kicked obvious interpretations to the curb with their tanzanite and diamond shoes.
On Monday, fine jewelry insiders hit the New York Public Library for the Tanzanite Foundation’s first Tanzanite Celebration of Life Jewellery Design Awards. The event honored 23 designers who crafted one-of-a-kind pieces representing the group’s creed, Be Born to Tanzanite. While some—such as Claire Woolley with her Stork necklace—exhibited traditional family motifs, collaborators Le Vian and Stuart Weitzman kicked obvious interpretations to the curb with their tanzanite and diamond shoes.
