Wednesday, May 20Wednesday, May 20Jewellery Designers and Craftsmanship Trends A growing trend among jewellery designers involves showcasing their creative process through sketches, displayed in boutiques, exhibitions, or promotional materials. This approach highlights the craftsmanship behind each piece, offering clients deeper insight into the artistry and labor involved in jewellery creation .
Belgian Jewellers and Antwerp’s Fashion Influence Belgian jewellers are leveraging Antwerp’s reputation for experimental fashion, particularly its 1980s avant-garde spirit, to elevate their profiles. The city’s creative legacy is being celebrated in events that attract visitors, positioning local designers at the intersection of jewellery and high fashion . This trend is part of a broader effort to integrate jewellery into Antwerp’s fashion narrative, as noted in industry reports .
Personal Narratives in Jewellery Design British designer Henry Holland’s jewellery collection reflects deeply personal connections, with each piece tied to significant people in his life. This approach underscores a growing consumer interest in jewellery that carries emotional or familial stories, blending fashion with personal expression .
Luxury Watches as Fashion Statements While not strictly jewellery, luxury watches continue to influence high-end fashion through design innovations. Modernist architectural principles, such as "form follows function," remain central to watchmaking, shaping both aesthetics and functionality. Additionally, the evolution of watch rotors—from purely technical components to decorative elements—reflects a broader trend in luxury accessories, where branding and design take precedence . Patek Philippe’s president, Thierry Stern, has also emphasized the brand’s focus on craftsmanship and retail experience, aligning with the values of high-fashion consumers .
Photo London x Nikon Emerging Photographer Award 2026 – in pictures The Photo London Emerging Photographer Award, presented in partnership with Nikon, launched in 2015 and was set up to nurture and enable the career development of emerging photographic artists. The shortlisted work for 2026 is on display at Photo London Continue reading...
theguardian · 6 days ago
The draw of the sketch to illustrate the jewellers process A trend for designers to display their workings in boutiques, exhibitions or publicity materials gives clients a feel for the craftsmanship
financial times · 6 days ago
The Belgian jewellers seeking an angle on Antwerps fashion fame Designers aim to raise their profile as visitors arrive for a show celebrating the citys spirit of experimentation in the 1980s
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Why a watch is like a building: the lasting influence of modernism Architectural principles such as form following function continue to shape the design of luxury timepieces
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My Favourite Pieces: the family links underpinning Henry Hollands jewellery collection Everything the British designer wears tells a story with very personal connections to the important people in his life
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From when time went electric to the emergence of quartz clocks The Clockworks museum in London boasts the worlds most important public collection which shows how electricity taught the world to tell the same time
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