The JA NY Special Delivery show is a unique event -- it's timed for last minute stock for the jewelry retailers. Exhibitors bring specials, deals, overstocks and regular merchandise to entice folks at this time of year. Each year it has gotten stronger and this year there was true crowds on day one. Unfortunately it's not the day I had my camera in hand plus access to the skyboxes over the show floor for a good shot. I got requests for an overview photo so I'm posting it even though it doesn't well represent the buyer attendance. This was the second show where JA showcased designers in my newly invented trade show concept -- designLAB. A group booth for jewelry designers that gives each a small display space, shared resources and an open layout. Buyers... Read More
Archive for October, 2009
Went to a press preview for the AGTA 2010 Spectrum Awards today. Saw Susan Sarandon getting the tour of all the entries -- she took a lot of time and asked a lot of questions. She must be a real jewelry lover!
It was at a big photographer's loft filled with 600+ gorgeous entries. Ok, not
every single one was gorgeous but that's really in the eye of the
beholder, isn't it? For instance, I adored the Wicked Witch of the West
brooch which filled my heart with glee. I prefer that over the usual
octopus, dragonfly and frog jewels that proliferate lots of contests.
I'm not one for representational jewels.
Oh, and there was a very sweet white pig with rose gold hoofs and wings
that really flew into my heart. But brave be the woman who can wear a
pig without... Read More
I gotta say, I love the retweet. It gives me the chance to share some bon mot or great article with one click. I love that!Are you following me on twitter? Just click here: http://twitter.com/JewelryBizGuruHere's what I retweeted today:One of the most actively discussed aspects of Twitter is the art and science of retweets. Retweets, in my opinion, are one of the most sincere forms of recognition and validation, empowering users to pay it forward through the recognition of noteworthy content. According to Dan, retweets also serve as the foundation for assessing the qualities of viral content, “You don’t spread ideas just because they are “good;” you spread them because of some other trigger or set of triggers has been pulled in your brain. We can now compare millions... Read More
