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From left to right: Theo Fennell, Shaun Leane, Guy Nicholson (Board Chair, City Fringe Partnership), Angela (model), Sarah Deaves (Coutts), Stephen Webster
From 11th to 15th June 2008, London’s jewellery industry will unite for the first time to celebrate the excellence of creative design in the capital. The event will offer a journey of discovery, from emerging talent to behind the scenes glimpses of some of the world’s finest jewellery designers; incorporating catwalk shows, exhibitions, seminars and open houses.
Sarah Deaves, commented: “We’re thrilled to be the principal sponsor of the first ever Coutts London Jewellery Week. This event reinforces Coutts commitment to the world of contemporary art and design. We’ve already enjoyed highly successful relationships within the worlds of art and fashion and now look forward to lending our support to London’s jewellery designers.”
“The connection between Coutts and jewellery runs through our 300 year history, and begins with the foundation of the bank in 1692 by Scottish goldsmith-banker, John Campbell, who not only supplied plate and jewellery but also a full banking service to clients. Now, we are excited to be the co sponsors of The Royal Ballet’s dazzling production of Jewels. The last three years have also seen us supporting some of the best designers from the world of fashion, including Stella McCartney and Oswald Boateng, Alice Temperley and most recently where we sponsored Matthew Williamson’s Ten years in Fashion at the Design Museum.”
Created for the industry by the industry, Coutts London Jewellery Week is the first event that will showcase the city’s status as the home of world-class jewellery design to UK and international consumers. It will bring together leading names and cutting-edge talent in a week celebrating the passion, style and inspiration behind London’s jewellery. It will reflect London’s position as a global trendsetter for jewellery design and, ultimately, convey the allure and diversity of London jewellery and the richness and talent for design and craftsmanship we have in the UK.
The event has already attracted a number of high profile patrons who have offered their support, including Theo Fennell, Shaun Leane, Stephen Webster, Sir Terence Conran, Laurence Graff, Nicholas and Michael Wainwright of Boodles, Philip Treacey and Mary Reilly, Chair of the London Development Agency.
To view the full event website, visit www.londonjewelleryweek.co.uk
For more information about Coutts & Co, contact Jo Thorne Press Office on +44 (0) 20 7957 2650 or email joanna.thorne@coutts.com
If you would like to become a client please click here or call Margherita Razza on +44 (0) 207 158 0747 or email margherita.razza@coutts.com.
If you are a jeweller and would like to participate in the week please email The Communications Group plc at info@londonjewelleryweek.co.uk or call +44 (0) 20 7630 3900.
For frequently asked questions about the Coutts London Jewellery Week click here.
