- "New Designer of the Year award" winner announcement
- Trends Report 2009: how the shopping list is changing
- Designers prepare to dazzle at Collections
- Collections ‘New Designer of the Year’ Award: Sponsored by Stephen Webster
- Collections Announces Top Names for 2009
- Stephen Webster re-signs as headline exhibitor
Collections was chosen as the only UK platform to launch his silver collections to the UK retail marketplace in 2008. Collections was such a success that Stephen Webster is re-signing as headline sponsor of Collections 2009.
"Serious orders were taken at Collections and the interest was fabulous, far exceeding our expectations. Collections had a real buzz, a great buying environment. In 2009 we will be presenting our new and evolving silver ranges for men and women and of course showcasing our Precious collection. Stephen Webster is honoured to once again take up residence as headline exhibitor."
Kate Jarvis, Sales Director, Stephen Webster
- International brands and established designers confirmed for 2009
Collections 2009 has already attracted great names including Breuning GmbH, Blumer GmbH, Saint Maurice GmbH, Nina Ricci, Betulla Campo, Porsche Design, Dyberg Kern, Stephen Webster, Johnny Rocket, Azuni, Karen Morrison, Katherine Bree, Goodman Morris, Pistachio, Mounir Design, Annie Mundy, Laura Tabor, Annika Burman, Burkmar Jewellery and Assya.
"I’m thrilled to receive such positive customer feedback since the show was launched in January of this year. We are now building on that success by growing the content of the show to deliver a wider critical mass of design led product from emerging and established designer makers through to desirable brands from the UK/international markets."
Anna Wales, Show Director, Clarion Retail
- Exhibitor quotes from 2007
"Collections has brought us some great orders and has design strength in presentation, I would rather display here at Collections than any other jewellery show."
Johnny Rocket, Creative Director, Johnny Rocket
"Having recently launched my first Dennis & Lavery ready to wear fine jewellery collection, I was looking for the right trade show for my brand, and Collections is definitely it! Beautiful layout, stunning jewellery collection, everything is perfect for my first show. Plus, I’ve already made some wonderful contacts! I will definitely be back next year."
Cindy Dennis Mangan, Dennis & Lavery
- Buyer quotes from 2007
"Collections has lots of brands and designers we haven’t seen at any other UK trade show, it looks great and is exactly what we want to see."
Jo Henderson, Managing Director, Wave Contemporary jewellery
"An ideal buying environment to conduct business, with quality selection jewellery designers."
Jon Quayle, Director, Justice British designer jewellery