Fashion Trends

The latest news, information and photos on fashion trends within jewelry, design, clothing, and on the runway from the editors of JCKonline.com.

Rosato Announces Partnership With Gianfranco Ferre

JCK Staff

July 7, 2010

Rosato USA is partnering with Rosato and Gianfranco Ferré for production and distribution of the new Ferré Milano line of silver jewelry.
Ylang 23 Jewelry First to Launch the Kardashian Jewelry Collection for Virgins, Saints & Angels

Jennifer Heebner, Senior Editor

March 3, 2010

The new line features styles fashioned out of silver and bronze with Armenian symbols starting at $60 retail; pre-orders are being taken now online for delivery in 6-8 weeks.
Oscars Style: Light on Jewels, Heavy on Embellished Couture

Jennifer Heebner

March 3, 2010

To the disappointment of many a jewelry fan, gown beading and overhead lights sparkled more than most of the jewelry at this year's Academy Awards.
Redesigned JCK Magazine Set for June Debut

JCK Staff

March 3, 2010

The reinvention of JCK Magazine that began in January is continuing under the current management of Reed Exhibitions.
LAGOS Gets New President

Staff JCK Online

February 2, 2010

Christopher Cullen, previously vice president of sales and marketing, has been promoted.
Signs Point to Mixed Holiday

January 1, 2010

At press time, the industry was in the midst of the Christmas selling season, and it was too early to get a full read on it. But there were some early indicators, mostly positive:
From the JCKonline.com Blogs

January 1, 2010

Rio Tinto and the Natural Color Diamond Association recently hosted a champagne diamond jewelry preview for editors. Natural-color diamond designs, from light champagne hues to dark cognac colors, were on display from...
Jewelers Opens New Store—and Store Within a Store

Paul Holewa and Jennifer Heebner

January 1, 2010

Brian Franklin and his father, Kelly, recently opened their third Generation Jewelers in Peoria, Ariz. The 2,300-square-foot store incorporates an innovative store within a store, called the Glitz Boutique. With its own...
Carlyle, Congress Owners Buy Stores Back

Rob Bates

January 1, 2010

It's back to the future for the Carlyle and Congress Jewelers chains, as their former owners purchased the company's intellectual property and some stores at the recent auction of Finlay assets. Adamas Partners, a group...
New Metal, BioBlu, Unveiled

Jennifer Heebner

December 12, 2009

A new metal for jewelry, BioBlu 27, was introduced by designer Scott Kay recently. Kay said the metal is bright, white, and more durable than tungsten carbide. It's an alloy of 65 percent cobalt, 29 percent chromium,...