CALVIN KLEIN has cast his verdict on the state of fashion today, and it seems that the veteran designer – who sold his eponymous company in 2002 – is less than impressed with several aspects of the industry. First up, he doesn’t agree with casting models who don’t seem to “represent” the brand – however many … Read More →
Hong Kong-based Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Ltd plans to diversify its product portfolio and offer more affordable jewellery collections to attract local buyers. The move is aimed to mitigate the effects of a significant drop in the number of mainland Chinese tourists shopping in Hong Kong, according to a reporton Yahoo.com. Adrian Cheng, executive director … Read More →
Song of Jewellery expands its product offerings by adding three European contemporary jewellers: Simone Vera Bath, Co.Ro. and ORSKA. After the latest addition of three jewellers, Song of Jewellery, the London-based retailer of jewellery and hair accessories now features pieces from 26 European designers. Simone Vera Bath Simone Vera Bath was born in Berlin and, after … Read More →
The levy of 1 per cent excise duty on non-silver jewellery will lead to “inspector raj and corruption”, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today said today and hit out at the Centre for its decision despite widespread opposition. His comments came hours after a section of jewellers today met him at his residence urging him … Read More →
Italian fashion brand Diesel and Isko, who had earlier joined hands on Jogg Jeans, a ‘jeanetically modified denim’ continue their collaboration with a denim shoes line for the F/W 2015 season. “The collection is made up of three sub-lines; Metropoliss, Magnete Low and Magnete Mid,” a press release from Isko informed. The shoes are made … Read More →
After a hiatus of few days, jewellers in the city downed shutters again on Wednesday seeking a rollback of excise duty levied on gold jewellery. This time, they have decided to go on an indefinite strike that would coincide with a nationwide protest. It may be recalled that jewellery shops remained shut for four days … Read More →
India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) recently called on the government to withdraw the 1 percent excise duty on jewellery – excluding plain silver jewellery – in the 2016-2017 Union Budget. In a press release, the council said GJEPC Chairman Praveenshankar Pandya has already approached the government to initiate meetings with officials from … Read More →