Category: London Jewellery Boutique

1. Nude loves... Treasure

   Posted on 11:31am Thursday 20th Jun 2013

   ...Treasure!

   Treasure is always a stand out event for us at Jewellery Week.  We get to catch up with some of our existing designers and meet some of the new talent exhibiting as well as catch up with what feels like the whole of the jewellery trade all under one roof.  We attended the VIP event on Thursday evening and the atmosphere was charged with excitement, though that may have been down, in part, to the flowing champagne.  Set in the opulent surroundings of Somerset House, the exhibition was housed over 3 floors and incorporated different rooms each featuring an array of treasure!  As usual there was a great mix of jewellery from goldsmiths to contemporary and even my favourite taxidermy jewellery featured in the form of Tessa Metcalfe who transforms pigeon feet into the most beautiful collection of fine art jewellery.

    

   Further intrigue was provided by Kerstin Laibach who creates handmade ethical jewellery whose unique ethos of using only sustainable recycled precious metals and not using directly mined gemstones was incredibly eye-opening.  Each piece was a beautifully made work of art that caught the attention of many.  My favourite was the one which she was wearing as a ring...perfect for concealing snacks!

    

   So, a successful trip all round and Nikki mentioned the word 'Christmas' about 20 times so rest assured we have picked up some incredible new stockist's to feature from August/September onwards.  We'll keep you updated as and when they arrive and perhaps we'll welcome some a little earlier cause we just can't wait.

    

2. Our new 'Graduate in the Spotlight'

   Posted on 5:13pm Friday 17th May 2013

   We have a winner! 

   Thank you to all those who took part in our Graduates in the Spotlight competition, from those who entered submissions, everyone who took the time to vote and our finalists, Sally-Anne Fenton and Jessica Nam.  Here's the interview that we carried out with Elise Goldin earlier this week.
   

   Designer Interview  - Elise Goldin

   What inspired you to become a jewellery designer?

   From a young age I enjoyed doing anything creative. I grew up watching Art Attack, Smart Art and Blue Peter, always trying to recreate what they made on the shows!

   Although I studied Art & Design at university, I wasn’t sure which speciality I was going to choose upon graduation.

   I was encouraged to show a concept jewellery collection at New Designers 2012, which gained a fair amount of attention. I realised that I had side-lined what came naturally to me, and what I got pure enjoyment out of, which was designing and making jewellery.

   What is your favourite piece of jewellery? (Either made or purchased)

   Whenever I make a new piece for the Facet collection, I always say, “Ooh, this is my favourite”! But overall, I would have to say it would be a pair of engraved feather earrings I made for my mum’s birthday. They were the first things I made when I moved into Flux studios, so they have sentimental value. I get real enjoyment out of seeing my friends and family wearing my jewellery. 

   Which celebrity would you love to wear your jewellery and why?

   Currently it’s Solange Knowles. She’s got a very unique and brave sense of style, that is cutting-edge and she never shies away from colour! 

   I can envisage my ‘Facet’ collection enhancing almost any of her outfit choices.

   Out-with jewellery is there any other career that you would love to try?

   If I hadn’t chosen jewellery as a path, I would have probably have gone down the route of Set-Design. I love the idea of creating a world from your imagination and turning it into a reality.

   What can we expect to see from you in the future?

   I will be releasing some Facet sub-collections; limited edition, couture, and adding new earthy colours for an autumn/winter collection.

   

    

3. Graduates in the Spotlight

   Posted on 4:54pm Friday 10th May 2013

    Who's it going to be???

   We have chosen our top 3 graduate designer/makers from the submissions that we received.  Those who had entered displayed some exceptional talent but we felt that these 3 ladies had the edge and we would welcome any of their collections in our window at Nude.  Now we need your help deciding who is going to be our graduate in the spotlight.

   

    

    

    

   

    

    

    

    

   
   

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

   We have a poll open on facebook, so click here and cast your vote!  Alternatively send us an email: [email protected] and we will make sure your vote counts. Voting closes on Wednesday 15th May.

    Good luck to all 3 finalists!!!

    

   This Competition Is Now Closed