Once upon a time, perfume meant parfum, whose aromatic ingredients are diluted in pure alcohol at their highest practical concentration (usually around 15-20 per cent). One or two drops of this intensely concentrated liquid would last for hours, but it was a luxury that only the very rich could afford. All that changed in the early … Read More →
Capitalising on Greece’s magnificent history, Greek jewellers are bent on capturing a bigger share of the Asian market with their culture-inspired jewellery pieces that appeal to a wide range of international clients. In a talk with JNA, two Greek jewellery manufacturers – Prismart and Ekan SA – shared their best practices and business strategies to … Read More →
Glitter. Would you wear it? The arts-and-crafts favourite got a grown-up makeover during the autumn/winter 2016 shows season, making sparkling appearances everywhere from Fausto Puglisi to Jenny Packham. High-shine metallics made their mark too, with flashes of gold and silver giving otherwise pared-back looks a glimmering edge. And why not? It’s party season, after all, … Read More →
Picking up a real investment is important when it comes to flashing the cash on designer duds. And one cult brand that is top of most people’s fashion hit list is Michael Kors. From their striking watches to the covetable Sutton bag, Michael Kors has established itself as the ‘It’ designer of the moment. The … Read More →
Demand for opals and opal jewellery in mainland China has surged dramatically these last few years, albeit from a small base, with high-end customers especially partial to black opals driving the growth. In separate interviews with JNA, opal wholesalers and jewellery manufacturers expressed their optimism regarding growth prospects on the mainland. Sam Carbone Opal Australia-based … Read More →
Tse Sui Luen Jewellery (International) Ltd of Hong Kong said it is counting on a growing market in mainland China and the continued expansion of its e-commerce business to propel the company to further growth. The jeweller remained optimistic despite reporting a sluggish first-half performance ending in August 31, 2016. TSL’s sales turnover decreased by 11.6 … Read More →
Tiffany & Co partnered with the Elephant Crisis Fund (ECF), a mechanism aimed at combatting the ivory crisis, the Clinton Global Initiative, and other leaders across the fashion industry, to unveil the #KnotOnMyPlanet campaign in September. The campaign was launched to raise millions in support of ending elephant poaching and stopping the global trafficking of … Read More →