Wholesale Matters

It's All in the Wrist

You noticed it, too?  At the Academy Awards, the celebs were baring their necks and shoulders but most of the great jewelry was on ears and the arms. The cuff is the thing. In lieu of a cuff, consider the stacked or layered look. If you're a retailer, it's a great fashion suggestion that helps sell multiples...If you're an art jeweler, think about the affordability factor: The pieces of a mix-and-match grouping can be collected by a younger consumer who isn't ready for a traditional or formal set that her grandmother might have called an "ensemble" or a "suite." In her Jewelry Business Guru blog, Cindy Edelstein offers the best roundup and commentary on "what they wore," so visit her to check out stars who influence fashion purchases ... and their red carpet gems.

A sign o' the times

The word on the street, though, is that buying American is coming back, what with all these Chinese-made recalls. 

Happy Birthday Trend Curve!

Congratulations to Michelle Lamb and the team over at the Trend Curve!  They're celebrating their 20th anniversary today!

Michelle has given talks on trends at the Buyers Market, and we're very proud of her achievement.  If you've never seen Trend Curve, take a look.