As the clock ticks down to Couture 2010 in Las Vegas, the number of exhibitors who will be on hand for the show’s 15th anniversary edition is up 20 percent, with some familiar names returning to the upscale show’s fold this year, organizers announced.

Opening June 3 at the Wynn Las Vegas, Couture 2010 will feature more than 220 brands. According to the Nielsen Jewelry Group, a group that includes the organizers of the Couture and the JA New York shows, as well as National Jeweler, the significant growth stems from the show’s dedication to being an accessible listening partner for its exhibitors, working with them weekly to provide meaningful support.

“We were committed to providing our exhibitors with unfettered access to target buyers and our strategy has clearly paid off,” Joan Landis, show director, said in a media release. “We’ve got a high-impact agenda that will add credibility, importance and value to our exhibitors. We continue to give our retailers more compelling reasons why Couture is their primary destination during Market Week. Our registration numbers indicate retailers are looking to our exhibiting brands as partners they can count on.”

In addition to the return of established industry veterans such as Alex Sepkus, David Yurman, Judith Ripka, Roberto Coin and Scott Kay, Couture 2010 will feature exciting new destinations on the show floor, organizers said. A German Pavilion featuring eight of Germany’s most important designers will make its debut at the June show, as will the “nextWAVE,” a destination for dynamic new talent. In addition, Couture will be providing new exhibitors with an advance training session, a 45-minute mini-class that will help first-time exhibitors to optimize their show experience.

The Couture show will run at the Wynn Las Vegas from June 3 to 7, 2010, at the Wynn Las Vegas. For more information, visit the show’s Web site, CoutureJeweler.com.

Source: nationaljewelernetwork.com