Positive reports about IJL 2010 - 5-8 September 2010- streamed in from visitors and exhibitors alike as the show closed. Buoyant exhibitors commented on the high level of business which was done during the four days of the show, and many have already booked for the 2011 event.
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As well as showcasing a high standard of brands and designers, IJL is dedicated to investing in new initiatives which lead the way within the industry. All are designed to add to the quality and content of the show. These initiatives included the seminar programme, Editor’s Choice, Bright Young Gems, the Great Debate, KickStart and the Diamond Club.
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IJL is seen as a barometer for the industry ahead of the A/W period, and the productivity seen at the show indicates positive times ahead.
VIP Diamond Club
Now in its second year, a host of key figures from leading retail jewellers across the UK visited the show as members of the prestigious VIP Diamond Club. The Diamond Club is the most senior level and largest VIP programme at a UK jewellery trade event. Nominated by the IJL Advisory Board, members are invited to join this exclusive club.
New Designers and New Collections
In addition to the 100+ new exhibitors at the show, two IJL flagship initiatives – Bright Young Gems and KickStart - provided visitors with an exciting sneak preview of some brand new and undiscovered designers who are tipped as the talent of the future.
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| Jessica Poole, Sophie Breitmeyer, Harry Hornby, Victoria Tyron, Hannah Livingston |
Bright Young Gems, now in its sixth year, is a show feature which is well-known within the fashion industry. An impressive panel of leading editors nominated the five designers who were unveiled at the show as rising jewellery stars. The finalists were Jessica Poole, Sophie Breitmeyer, Harry Hornby, Victoria Tryon and Hannah Livingston.
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| Saretta, Day C, Hannah Bedford |
Many established designers chose to launch their new collections at IJL this year. In addition, the number of watch exhibitors grew this year.
Editor’s Choice
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| Malcolm Morris, Jessica Jewellery Design, The Branch, Big Ant |
Editor’s Choice identifies some of the leading jewellery designers and producers that are setting the latest consumer and fashion trends. Acclaimed jewellery and luxury journalist, Claire Adler, selected designers with innovative and cutting-edge new pieces and collections.
Design Gallery
The Design Gallery at IJL is the place to see some of the very best British and international designers showcasing inspired, original and unique contemporary jewellery collections. This year the Gallery was given a new location and design, and many designers commented on the high numbers of orders placed and the excellent networking opportunities.
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| Tomasz Donocik |
Many Gallery designers were new exhibitors, such as Tomasz Donocik who returned to the show following his launch as a Bright Young Gem in 2006.
Shining Boulevard
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| Shaun Leane, Heinz Mayer |
The star-studded Boulevard at the show was lined with top brands and designers. With more leading, high-end jewellery brands that any other UK jewellery trade event, many of these could be found along this central avenue.
The very popular Boulevard Bar and new seminar theatre was sponsored this year by Chamilia, providing an opportunity for visitors to network with friends and colleagues and adding to the upbeat attitude at the show.
Seminars
The seminars were extremely popular again this year, and there were more seminars than ever with 48 in total. Stephen Webster’s seminar on men’s jewellery, which took place at the Boulevard Bar, filled the Bar area and the visitors were also keen to hear about the latest trends information as four trends forecasting agencies spoke – TJF, Global Color Research, Stylesight and Trendstop.
The groundbreaking Great Debate attracted crowds of industry figures keen to discuss ethical issues and how the jewellery trade can work together to bring about change and new commercial initiatives.
The dates for your diary for the 2011 show are:
4th-7th September 2011, Earls Court 2, London
