SEASTRONG DIVER 300 CHRONOGRAPH BIG DATE DEBUTS IN LAS VEGAS – ALPINA WATCHES

June 14, 2015

ALPINA WATCHES REVEALS THE SEASTRONG DIVER 300 CHRONOGRAPH BIG DATEWith the SEASTRONG collection, Alpina Watches has made diving watch history since the 1960’s when the Seastrong “10” was already capable of reaching depths of 200m/660ft. In 2015 Alpina…

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#JWLV JCK’s Evening of Design Honors Top Retailers and Exhibitors

June 4, 2015

JCK’s Evening of Design Honors Top Retailers and Exhibitors Event Features NEW Design Center Editor’s Choice AwardsJCK Events announced the Design Center’s Top 50 Retailers and named the recipient of the new Design Center Editor’s Choice award in …

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TW Steel Reveals Limited Edition Apex Canteen Style Model Timepiece Designed to Celebrate Brand’s 10th Anniversary

June 1, 2015
from Press Release


TW Steel Reveals 

Limited Edition Apex Canteen Style 
Model 

Timepiece Designed to Celebrate 

Brand’s 10th Anniversary

TW Steel’s 10th anniversary is being celebrated with the introduction of a stunning Swiss Made Limited Edition ‘Apex’ Canteen Style timepiece. The brand ‘Big in Oversized Watches’ has created 200 ‘Apex’ models to celebrate not only the company’s success in growing worldwide over the past decade but also the success of its flagship Canteen Style design.

Created to represent the very pinnacle of TW Steel style, these Limited Edition Canteen timepieces (TWAC 10 – 45mm), in addition to being Swiss Made, house an ETA 7750 Valjoux Chronograph Automatic movement for added accuracy and sapphire crystal.

Bold design features include a steel case with hammered bezel and a black embossed dial, with month and date display. Each ‘Apex’ model sports an opulent real crocodile leather brown strap and is 10 ATM waterproof. The attention to detail carries through all the way to the stylish 10th anniversary watch box.

Offering outstanding luxury and perfectly reflecting TW Steel’s commitment to design excellence, the ‘Apex’ Canteen Style Limited Edition timepiece will retail with an RRP of €1799 / $1899.

Taking it a step further, TW Steel has also created a unique one-off presentation of a diamond ‘Apex’ Canteen Style execution. Designed purely to capture imaginations to the possibility of highly-stylized oversized timepieces, this diamond encrusted edition will serve as a centre-piece for the brand in its anniversary celebrations.

Sharing many of the same features as the Limited Edition ‘Apex’ Canteen editions, the unique diamond edition sparkles with 120 1.1mm and 267 1.5mm full cut VVS diamonds on both the bezel and the case totaling 4.669 carats. The embossed black dial also hosts 2 VVS diamonds to replace the famed two dots of the TW Steel logo. “

We really wanted to produce an anniversary watch that stood out but maintained our heritage at the same time,” shared TW Steel co-founder and Chief Design Officer Ton Cobelens. “Apex means peak, and we feel that our limited edition models represent the peak of our Canteen design, it’s the pinnacle of our collection and something very special to commemorate ten years of ‘Big Time’ with TW Steel. Our one-off diamond edition is simply the epitome of luxurious oversized design. It’s a statement piece and it represents that we have no boundaries when fusing the boldness of TW Steel with sheer opulence!”

TW Steel is a private, family-owned company founded in Amsterdam in 2005 by Jordy and Ton Cobelens. Available in over 100 countries worldwide, TW Steel is an ‘Official Sponsor’ of Movistar Yamaha MotoGP™ and features brand ambassadors including MotoGP™ and F1™ World Champions Mick Doohan and Emerson Fittipaldi as well as David Coulthard.

About TW Steel:
With its name meaning ‘The Watch in Steel’, TW Steel is firmly established as a big, bold, global lifestyle brand. Its timepiece collections are reflective of, and available for all tastes and occasions with innovative design and luxurious styling paired together with Swiss build quality and an exceptional price point. TW Steel offers a defined sense of individuality and shows to the world that as a bold and ambitious personality, you wear a statement watch that truly reflects who you are.Proudly Dutch, TW Steel is led by its entrepreneurial CEO and co-owner Jordy Cobelens – whose talents have been recognized with Ernst & Young’s ‘Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year 2011’ in The Netherlands. While Jordy Cobelens oversees the building of the TW Steel brand, his father and co-owner, Ton Cobelens, serves as the Chief Design Officer. Having launched in 2005, and now with 125 models, TW Steel has attained a global appeal while creating an internationally recognized and respected brand name offering truly affordable luxury available in over 100 countries.

www.twsteel.com

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#JWLV From Five Finalists LUXURY Announces Retailer of the Year Winner!

June 1, 2015
from Press Release

LUXURY 2015


LUXURY Announces Retailer of the Year Winner
 
LUXURY announced the winner of its 2015 Retailer of the Year yesterday—J.R. Dunn Jewelers. The 50 total applicants were narrowed down to five finalists which included Borsheims Fine Jewelry and Gifts in Omaha, NE, Dianna Rae Jewelry in Lafayette, LA ,G. Thrapp Jewelers in Indianapolis, IN , and Roberson’s Fine Jewelry in Little Rock, AK, J.R. Dunn Jewelers in Lighthouse Point, FL received the most votes to take the prestigious title. This is the LUXURY show’s second year naming a top retailer to honor for a year of excellence in retail service. All five stores were recognized at LUXURY’s final breakfast on Thursday morning, with J.R. Dunn receiving a round of thunderous applause when named.

“First it was butterflies, then it was pure electricity and joy when we heard J.R. Dunn Jewelers announced as the winner. It is extremely gratifying to know we had the support of not only our clients and local community but our jewelry industry peers as well. We owe a lot to our J.R. Dunn team, both at the show and at home, who came together and executed a plan to win with incredible tenacity. It is also great for the spirit of our company, our associates are filled with a sense of pride and accomplishment.” said Sean Dunn, Vice President J.R. Dunn Jewelers.

Retailers were judged based on how well their stores were able to meet challenges and exceed expectations in the modern era of retailing-one which includes e-commerce, a meshing of e-commerce with brick and mortar, prolific social media use, and mastery of lifestyle marketing all aligned with the overarching theme of “Redesigning Retail”. Voting for the LUXURY community opened on Tuesday, May 26 at 11:00 am and closed on Wednesday, May 27 at 6:00 pm. Voters were given three options to vote: Text to vote, “like” to vote on Instagram and “like” to vote on the LUXURY community Facebook page. Between the three options, over 2,600 votes were cast.

“J.R. Dunn was the winner through all voting channels including Facebook, Instagram and text. This is a true representation of their fan following and click to brick marketing strategy. We’re delighted to honor this very deserving retailer.” said Sarin Bachmann, Event Director, LUXURY Events.

Learn more about J.R. Dunn Jewelers here>>

J.R. Dunn

 

 
About JCK Events:
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.
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#JWLV Rising Stars At JCK’s Design Center #JCKLasVegas

May 31, 2015

Marcia Budet – Design Center – S11105Heather Guidero – Design Center – S11104 Ralph Masri – Design Center – S11103Arya Esha – Design Center – S11102 Two very different collections Pink Guava (above) andGalaxy (below)Dao Fournier – D…

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#JCKLasVegas Opens on the Heels of Successful LUXURY Preview #JWLV

May 31, 2015
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JCK Las Vegas Opens on the Heels of Successful LUXURY Preview

 
Las Vegas, NV (May 30, 2015) — JCK Las Vegas, the largest jewelry tradeshow in North America, opened its doors Friday to commence its 24th event. The opening follows a successful 3-day, by invitation-only LUXURY show preview, indicating strong attendance and buying for the days ahead. “ This year’s LUXURY event has new excitement. The group of Elite Enclave brands, with its concentration of elite fashion designers is a refreshing twist on the show itself.” said Julie Maddox, Vice President, Roberson’s Fine Jewelry, Little Rock, AK. 

Buyers and exhibitors alike were met with an enthusiastic JCK team, ready to wow them with new exhibitors, show upgrades, and a highly anticipated events and entertainment schedule.

“There is so much to see and take advantage of at JCK Las Vegas 2015,” Yancy Weinrich said. “We are thrilled to have over 2,300 brands exhibiting-many returning faces and some new, such as ALEX AND ANI, Roseark, an impressive increased presence from Forevermark and a new Tech neighborhood which has been quite an attraction.” Feedback on the show atmosphere and upgrades, as well as business dealings, was highly positive.

JCK Las Vegas 2015 boasts an easier to navigate show floor, largely due to a new icon system delineating curated neighborhood pavilions, which appealed to busy shoppers out of the gate on Friday. Attendees also noticed a sophisticated style infusion throughout the show’s campus. Additionally, scores of industry professionals seemed to enjoy the new lounges-many with specific themes and amenities including a spa lounge, translation services in the passport lounge, and roaming food carts.

“For us, the opening day of JCK was excellent in terms of traffic, it is like the faucet was turned on. We had a great first day. We had a lot of retailer success.” said Brian Watkins, President, Ritani.

Beyond the fantastic jewelry and other industry vendors to see, there is a broad range of events to enjoy and benefit from, including many fashion-themed events hosted by famous costumer designers—Patricia Field, Lou Eyrich, Meredith Markworth-Pollack, and Ellen Mirojnick, plus bloggers, and editors.


About JCK:

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, visitjckonline.com.

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#JWLV On Blogs and Blogging OR The Blogger Talk #JCKTalks #JCKLasVegas

May 28, 2015

Just back from the Blogging Seminar – or – “The Power of Blogging” and I wanted to get a report out because I know you want to know how the girls did!STANDING ROOM ONLY!!!…which is a feat on its own but when the panel was held the day before JCK open…

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#JWLV A Quick Wander Through AGTA… #AGTALV

May 28, 2015

Ran through the AGTA Show this morning and took some quick shots from the floor  – it is a little limited due to the AGTA ban on cameras on their show floor – so the only Vendors I can cover are personal friends.  You are so lucky that my fri…

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#JWLV Our First Walk Through Luxury #LuxuryByJCK

May 28, 2015

Quick walk through LUXURY by JCK – this is the first of several trips through this curated wonderland of over 200 luxury vendors…LUXURY by JCK is made up of 220+ fine jewelry brands that are carefully curated for this invitation only event. From rows…

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#LuxurybyJCK Retailer of the Year Finalists Announced At LUXURY by JCK #JWLV

May 28, 2015
from Press Release

LUXURY Announces Retailer of the Year Finalists

 
Shortly after opening its doors yesterday, JCK’s LUXURY show announced the finalists for its prestigious Retailer of the Year Award. The finalists are: Borsheims Fine Jewelry and Gifts, Dianna Rae Jewelry, G. Thrapp Jewelers, JR Dunn Jewelers, and Roberson’s Fine Jewelry.

The Retailer of the Year Award program was started in 2014 and looks to recognize excellence in retail service based on timely criteria. The 2015 finalists were chosen based on the theme of ‘Redesigning Retail’, which looks for aptitude in rising to the challenges of the modern retailing era. Key points/areas on which the retailers were graded/judged include: successful meshing of online markets and sales with traditional brick and mortar models for business, exemplary use of social media, and an acute understanding of and incorporation of lifestyle marketing and branding.

The 2015 finalists have shown an impressive level of business savvy, as well as a commitment to service, and are all demonstrated leaders of Industry.
Borsheims Fine Jewelry and Gifts in Omaha, NE is one of the nation’s largest and most well known jewelers. In business for 100 years, the store’s commitment to evolving with the market and offering top notch service, are complimented by forward thinking consumer marketing and communications strategies, as seen in their Borsheim’s branded nail polish, scented marketing materials, and top rated Instagram account.

Dianna Rae Jewelry, a tiny jewel box in Lafayette, LA is known for making a big impression with their unique custom experience. Utilizing impressive technology, such as 3-D printing, while combining design process and expert customer relations, is a winning combination and a sought after shopping experience.

G. Thrapp Jewelers located in Indianapolis, IN is famous for its unique nautical interior, a cozy lakeside home to vintage treasures, custom creations and an impressive array of fine designer and bridal jewelry. Nothing is common about this unique shopping experience and personal relationships are key.

JR Dunn Jewelers epitomizes the trusted family business, operating a massive storefront in the tight-knit yet affluent community of Lighthouse Point, FL. JR Dunn was the first jeweler to embrace e-commerce and has enjoyed its status as trailblazer ever since, particularly because they have a knack for driving web traffic into the store. JR Dunn is open 365 days a year and features waterfront dining.

Roberson’s Fine Jewelry in Little Rock, AK, started as a traditional gold and silver, classic retailer but has grown into a unique blend of old and new. Not one to shy away from trends, Roberson’s boasts an astounding selection of fashion forward designers and caters toward the female self-purchaser. The store prides itself on serving women, promoting designers, cultivating relationships and providing an atmosphere of fashionable fun.

For more on each of the finalists, click here for an engaging video presentation.

Watch the video here>>

The winner will be announced on Thursday, May 28th at the final LUXURY breakfast event.

LUXURY takes place Tuesday, May 26 through Monday, June 1 at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas and features 225 exhibitors, including the stylishly, curated brands of Elite Enclave

 

 
About JCK:
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.
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