Acne Studios Spring 2017 Ready-to-Wear Runway. PHOTO COURTESY OF REX/SHUTTERSTOCK
Fashion designers still love denim, and so do the women for whom they design. This classic fabric showed up on many of the Spring 2017 runways, often mixed with painterly blues that have the feeling of mosaic tiles. Jewelry designers also have a case of the blues and have brought back lapis as the gemstone to watch. And, it’s one of Pantone’s colors for spring.
Karen Karch double sterling silver, lapis and turquoise horn pendant with sapphire accent. karenkarch.com, price on request
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Melissa Joy Manning three drop 14K recycled gold and lapis earrings. melissajoymanning.com, $975
L Frank lapis teardrop-shaped pendant in 18K gold styled with separate diamond, pearl and 31-inch 18K gold chain. lfrankjewelry.com, $8,750 (pendant), $9,900 (chain)
This article originally appeared in the February 2017 edition of INSTORE.
Ready to Relocate? Wilkerson Makes Your Move Seamless
When Brockhaus Jewelry decided to leave their longtime West Main Street storefront for a standalone building elsewhere in Norman, Oklahoma, owners John Brockhaus and Brad Shipman faced a familiar challenge: how to efficiently reduce inventory before the big move. Their solution? Partnering with liquidation specialists Wilkerson for a second time.
"We'd already experienced Wilkerson's professionalism during a previous sale," Shipman recalls. "But their approach to our relocation event truly impressed us. They strategically prioritized our existing pieces while tactfully introducing complementary merchandise as inventory levels decreased." The carefully orchestrated sale didn't just meet targets—it shattered them.
Asked if they'd endorse Wilkerson to industry colleagues planning similar transitions—whether relocating, retiring, or refreshing their space—both partners were emphatic in their approval. "The entire process was remarkably straightforward," Shipman notes. "Wilkerson delivered a well-structured program, paired us with a knowledgeable advisor, and managed every detail flawlessly from concept to completion."
