Coutts London Jewellery Week 2008 is Announced

The City Fringe Partnership Launches Coutts London Jewellery Week 2008. From 11th to 15th June 2008 London’s jewellery industry will unite for the first time to celebrate the excelleffnce of creative jewellery design in the UKs capital.  From Hatton Garden to Knightsbridge, Bond Street to Green Street, the event will offer a journey of discovery, from emerging talent to behind the scenes glimpses of some of the world’s finest designers; incorporating catwalk shows, exhibitions, Seminars, and open houses.

Created for the industry by the industry based on work commissioned by the City Fringe Partnership, 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 showcase London as a trailblazing destination in global jewellery and, ultimately, convey the allure and diversity of London jewellery, creating a legacy for our talent.

The event has already attracted a number of high profile patrons who have offered their support, including Laurence Graff, Nicholas and Michael Wainwright of Boodles, Theo Fennell, Sir Terence Conran, Philip Treacy, Mary Reilly, Chair of the London Development Agency, Shaun Leane and Stephen Webster. Visit London and Visit Britain have also offered their full commitment. Cllr. Guy Nicholson, Board Chair of the City Fringe Partnership, said, “Coutts London Jewellery Week is all about getting people excited about the jewellery that is designed and produced on their doorstep, right here in London. The City Fringe Partnership is delighted with the support received from across the industry and is proud to be able to offer a showcase for the diverse array of talent in London jewellery.”

Thorn Jewellery, the specialist mens designer jewellery retailers will also be present during London Jewellery Week 2008 and will be one of the Gold sponsors of the event. Mark Ungar, Director of Sales & Marketing at Thorn Jewellery, enthused: “Thorn are delighted to be part of London Jewellery Week and are very excited to be able to bring their online mens contemporary jewellery store direct to the customer at such an exciting time for the UK Jewellery industry. It will be a fantastic event for us”

The Mayor, Ken Livingstone, is a wholehearted supporter of the event; "London has a long and established tradition of jewellery design as well as being a creative hotbed for new talent. Coutts London Jewellery Week is a great opportunity for Londoners and visitors alike to discover the wealth of creativity that exists in the capital. London is the world's most international city, with 300 languages spoken everyday. Its cultural offer is rich and diverse with many world class museums, galleries and theatres. Coutts London Jewellery Week will provide a welcomed addition, showcasing the diversity and quality of London’s designers."