A sparkling showcase In the year that the industry event has a luxury make-over, IJL brings together more exhibitors than ever before With more new exhibitors than ever before, and top brands and designers returning, the 57 th International Jewellery London (IJL) show will be an exciting event. It is the UK’s most established, premier jewellery-focused show. A key date in the buying calendar, it provides the perfect chance for retailers to see some of the hottest new contemporary and classic jewellery collections from hand-selected leading British and international designers and manufacturers. Event Director, Sam Willoughby, commented: “The show is already seen as an essential buying event in the calendar for top retailers and buyers, across London, the UK and internationally. Amazing designers and brands choose IJL as the time to launch their new collections and it provides an optimum opportunity for retailers to source new offerings with the busy Christmas period approaching, but also with 2013 in mind.” The 2012 show will open with a new luxurious look and feel, with everything from fine jewellery to the latest fashion ranges. Visitors can stroll down the Boulevard, which is studded with of-the-moment brands and designers such as Fei Liu Fine Jewellery, Richard Hans Becker and Heinz Mayer. A new watch trail around the show will ��������� highlight watch brands, as well as jewellery companies with watch lines. Brands include Storm, Since 1853 (Allesandro Baldieri, Torgoen Swiss, Kennett and Revue Thommen), Festina, Bering Time Ltd, Erhard Junghans and BQ Watches (Rolex, Cartier, Breitling, Omega and Patek Phillipe). Along with the rest of the product destinations, the Design Gallery and Designer Brands areas are set to impress, creating an intimate setting for buyers and retailers to talk to inspirational designers and see their new launches. Dinny Hall, whose celebrity fan-base includes Kate Winslet, Alexa Chung and Samantha Cameron, will be showcasing for the very first time. She joins a line up including Amara, Rachel Galley, Sarah Jordan, Deakin & Francis, Andrew Geoghegan and Babette Wasserman. Leading buyers and key press always look forward to the Bright Young Gems and KickStart stands at the show, as these initiatives identify a selection of the hottest new designers as they launch. The Bright Young Gems designers have been selected by a panel of leading fashion and jewellery editors, and the KickStart designers have been hand selected by the IJL team and the British Jewellers’ Association. Val Trotter, Director of Pebbles, commented on the KickStart initiative as the 2012 line up was announced: “We love the fact that IJL is continuing to support and encourage new designers – they are the life blood of our industry and keep our customer offering fresh and interesting. Every single designer selected has shown not only fantastic creativity and skill, but also, and importantly, a great level of commercial awareness.” IJL will be a celebration of metals this year. A real show highlight will be the Platinum Experience hosted by Platinum Guild International (PGI). For the first time ever, PGI is presenting an exhibition In brief Show: International Jewellery London Venue: Earls Court 2. London Dates: 2 nd - 5 th September, 2012 Website: www.jewellerylondon.com which showcases the unique heritage of platinum. Presented through interactive technology, the exhibition tells the story of the qualities of this everlasting metal. Meanwhile, the Silver Promotion Service will sponsor the Inspiration Theatre, playing host to a full programme of inspiring seminars. The International Palladium Board will present a seminar on the future of the metal before meeting visitors to talk about its strengths. Building on the success of last year’s runway, IJL also presents a dazzling new catwalk – further enhancing the glamour and energy of the event. IJL has an impressive range of industry related seminars taking place at this year’s event, hosted by industry gurus and successful experts providing tips and tools to help maximise revenue, save costs, and to generate ideas to set retailers apart from their competitors. The seminar programme is now online so that visitors can plan ahead. Highlights include PureJewels’ Brand Manager, Jayant Raniga and his industry panel debating Brand or Retailer?; top insights from The Retail Champion, Clare Rayner; and, of course, the groundbreaking Great Debate. IJL offers the largest VIP programme at a UK jewellery trade event. The Diamond Club hosts the country’s top jewellery buyers and industry influencers in the UK as well as internationally. “Everything at IJL is designed to enhance the visitor experience. There are plenty of places around the show to network and relax, including around the stylish setting of the newly designed Boulevard Bar, IJL’s new networking space on the forecourt, the Garden Café and the Design Gallery Bar,” said Sam Willoughby. For more information on the IJL 2012 show and the highlights, visit www.jewellerylondon.com. �
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