As the jewelry industry prepares to descend upon Las Vegas in less than three weeks, JCK is pleased to announce new additions to its stellar content lineup. Buyers will find a host of new events dedicated to fashion styles, jewelry pairings, excellence in design and more celebratory networking opportunities throughout Las Vegas Jewelry Week.
Mark your calendars for the following NEW must attend events:
Hollywood Takes JCKSaturday, May 30 at 10:30 am – 11:30 am, JCK Las Vegas’ Currents Lounge
Get a glimpse into the world of Hollywood’s top costume designers Ellen Mirojnick, Meredith Markworth-Pollack and Lou Eyrich as they reveal insights and challenges of accessorizing cinematic characters. This event, moderated by JCK Editor-In-Chief Victoria Gomelsky and organized by Jessica Cohen of The Product Agent, will also explore each of these designers’ methodology and personal styles as they are tasked with accessorizing a little black dress after pulling product from collections on the JCK show floor.
Costume designer extraordinaire Lyn Paolo currently of ABC’s hit television show Scandal joins Marion Fasel, Founder and Editorial Director, The Adventurine to divulge secrets of jewelry styling and the history of jewelry style on the silver screen. Hear about Paolo’s passion for jewelry as she reveals five styled looks from The Limited’s Scandal inspired clothing collections paired with jewelry collections curated from JCK designers.
First Love Then Style: Bridal Trends You Need to KnowSunday, May 31 10:30 am-11:30 am, JCK Las Vegas’ Bridal Lounge
Bringing together the bridal industry’s best, this event will provide coveted insider insights. Join bridal editors, bloggers and stylists as they cover everything bridal, from jewelry and dress trends, to real life proposals…all curated on live models. Featuring Stone Fox Bride’s Molly Guy, Engagement 101’s Severine Ferrari, How He Asked blogger Stacy Tasman, and Jewelry, Style Expert Michael O’Connor, moderated by Communiqué’s Rebecca Moskal.
JCK’s first annual Evening of Design kicks off by celebrating the designer community while honoring the Top 50 Designer Jewelry Retailers (sponsored by Berkley Asset Protection) voted on by the Designers themselves. Followed by the first Design Center Editor’s Choice Awards celebrating imagination and honoring excellence in craftsmanship as powerhouse industry and consumer editors honor their choice for the designer who is breaking boundaries.
Other new show floor events include: “JCK Uncorked” taking place Friday at 3:30 pm in the Passport lounge, providing attendees with the perfect setting to relax and converse over a summery wine tasting; “JCK Brunch Bash” to be held on Monday at 10:30 am in the Sterling lounge, offering a complimentary brunch to prepare buyers for the final day of shopping after a night of rocking the beach with JCK Rock’s the Beach headliner, Gavin DeGraw, on Sunday, May 31.
JCK’s special events are open to qualified JCK Las Vegas badge holders; tickets are required for admission to JCK Rocks the Beach Concert. To register for a badge to attend JCK Las Vegas, taking place May 29 – June 1, 2015 at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino visit jckonline.com/lasvegas.
JCK is a trusted partner connecting jewelry retailers and manufacturers/suppliers with trends, news, products, education, and partners to build business. Whether attending face-to-face events, building inventory with online and onsite sourcing, or obtaining authoritative news and insights from JCK Magazine – the leading industry publication in print & online – JCK offers a suite of tools and events to deliver sound solutions, innovative opportunities, and essential information. For more information on JCK Events, visit jckonline.com.
