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While French designers have always had a presence at COUTURE, around 2023, their numbers truly became remarkable. What was even more extraordinary than their ubiquitousness was the astounding...
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Brand Spotlight: Vice Versa
Long before launching Vice Versa, Hannah Traulsen and Sophie Thoerner had already developed a close bond. Working together in the industry, they immediately hit it off and a...
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Brand Spotlight: Atelier Zobel
For the team at Atelier Zobel, the art of making jewelry transcends mere adornment. Their shared vision is bolstered by a celebration of their differences, the nuances in...
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Trend Report: So 80s
Fashion folks have been talking about the return of 80s looks for a while now. And I have to admit that I’ve seen some things like the bright...
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The Edit: The Year of the Snake
Every year, the new moon between January 21 and February 20 marks the first day of Chinese New Year. Also known as the Lunar New Year, the time...
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The Edit: Pantone’s 2025 Color of the Year
In early December of 2024, Pantone announced “Mocha Mousse” as the 2025 Color of the Year. This is the first time in the organization’s 25 year history that...
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Los Angeles Wildfire Relief Efforts: COUTURE Round Up
The unparalleled crisis in Los Angeles is devastating, and many within our community continue to be impacted by the destruction of the ongoing wildfires. Our industry has already...
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When Elizabeth “Beth Anne” Bonanno and Joel Cheatwood, co-founders of luxury brand development agency, The Gems Project, contemplate adding to their already robust roster of designer fine jewelry clients, they take into account a...
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Carats X Carrots by COUTURE
We have long seen correlations between culinary pursuits and jewelry design. It’s been noted that, while all designers have the same list of “ingredients,” the creative output can be singularly unique. Considering the recipes...
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Family Affair: Siblings
People often joke that our annual pilgrimage to COUTURE feels like a family reunion. When I reflect the number of actual family members who are integral to our community, that characterization feels completely apt....
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Breaking Bread with Reinhold
Every year, we wait (im)patiently to get our hands on a copy of Reinhold’s famous holiday book. Of course, we love seeing the jewelry on the glossy pages, especially since many of the pieces...
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