Sophia Chabbott of WWD did a great Couture show recap. See the article here and read the retailer reports and trends seen at the show.
Trends quoted in the article are:
"Pearls were also big news at the shows. Several credited First Lady Michelle Obama as the inspiration for classic two-row pearl necklaces, while others such as Slane and Slane used freshwater pearls rather creatively in torsades, and a even a bib necklace of gold and pearls. Tara showed white South Sea drop pendants with rose-cut diamonds.
And even as consumers focus more on special-occasion buying rather than indulgence, statement pieces remain in the mix. Yossi Harari’s Mexican fire opal suites included a necklace with the distinctive orange-hued opals with black diamond covered beads and high karat gold; Irene Neuwirth showed oversize bibs with turquoise, onyx and moonstone, Eclat Jewels Inc. conch pear and diamond briolette sautoir, De Grisogono’s aquamarine, turquoise and emerald collar, and Sevan’s formidable baroque pearl cocktail rings with diamond set upside down are priced well into the five figures.
Brands well-versed in the high end diversified their assortments to include more affordable and casual pieces. Sasha Primak, known for its weighty diamond eternity rings, launched a charm line with micro pavé diamond details. Primak’s lines typically start at $50,000 at retail, but the new collection starts at a modest $1,000.
Other trends included black or white diamonds set into blackened gold or oxidized silver showcased at Nam Cho, Arman, Andrea Fohrman and Coomi, and the continued push into men’s jewelry. Cuff links, bracelets, rings and necklaces for men were offered by David Yurman, Marco Bicego, Damiani and Shamballa Jewels.
Rose gold also remains an important component for brands. Temple St. Clair launched a line in the pink-hued metal, as did Monica Rich Kossan. Alternative diamond cuts included rose cuts and diamond slices at Nina Runsdorf, Andrea Forhman and Paul Morelli.
Silver collections are an avenue of growth for fine jewelers, many of
which once considered the metal a less prestigious alternative to gold.
Judith Ripka, Monica Rich Kossan and Stephen Webster’s silver lines
have all been performing.
WWD editor's faves:
Yossi Harari's Fire Opal ring
and
Sevan's pearl ring
and
newcomer
Jemma Wynne's
pendants
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