(LAS VEGAS, NV June 3) - - The third day of LUXURY had more retailers and exhibitors than ever before, leading to an increase in buying activity and overall energy on the LUXURY show floor. Elite Enclave, a new addition to the LUXURY event, made a successful debut, showcasing some of the finest designers and brands in the world and offered a decidedly bespoke buying presentation with design touches and world class accommodations conducive to creating a comfortable, yet elegant buying experience.
"Everyone has been so helpful in Elite Enclave from the high level of customer service to the oasis of calm, it has helped upgrade the overall business experience and made my job easier," said Lisette Siegel, Owner of Hamilton Jewelers. "Sometimes shows can feel like a rat race, but this is so civilized."
Over 190 collections were presented on the LUXURY salon floor with a veritable "who's who" of LUXURY brands and suppliers including: A. Link; Breuning, Carl Messler, Dilamani Designs, Frederic Sage, Furror-Jacot, Inc., Gregg Ruth & Co. Hidalgo, Honora, Lazare Kaplan International, Inc., Le Vian Couture®/Eddie Le Vian Signature™, Mastoloni Pearls, Rio Tinto Diamonds, RITANI, Simon G. Jewelry, Inc., and Tacori. Elite Enclave featured brands include: Autore, Beaudry International, Fendi Timepieces/Taramax U.S.A., Inc., JudeFrances Jewelry, MIIORI by Michael Beaudry, Monseo Jewels, Stenzhorn, and Temple St. Clair.
"The LUXURY environment offers a refined experience to welcome buyers to the collections from Vianna B.R.A.S.I.L," said Ricardo Vianna, first-time LUXURY Exhibitor. "Over the last three days we have met with many new buyers and found LUXURY to be a productive experience to further showcase our brand."
From morning through evening, LUXURY created opportunities for exhibitors and retailers to enjoy the camaraderie of their peers. Retailers began each day with a Breakfast Keynote Presentation, including Wednesday's keynote presented by Martha Stewart Weddings and Thursday's keynote presented by Palladium Alliance International with speaker Bruce Jenner, an Olympic Gold Medalist and star of E! Network's "Keeping Up With the Kardashians" teaching the audience to pull from positive past experiences in order to get through difficult situations and achieve their business goals. The Gala Dinner on Wednesday evening featured courses prepared by Mandalay Bay celebrity chefs and entertainment from the "Dancing with the Stars" professionals, including this season's professional dancer winner Kym Johnson.
"I'm so thrilled with LUXURY and the experience it is providing for our retailers and exhibitors," said John Tierney, Event Director, LUXURY. "The buzz surrounding LUXURY has been fantastic, due in large part to the new venue at Mandalay Bay and the high quality of both retailers and exhibitors. It is even more exciting that all of our JCK Buyers will be able to partake in LUXURY at JCK for the first time starting today."
Elegance, sophistication and refinement are hallmarks of LUXURY, an exclusive and unique event for the luxury jewelry industry. LUXURY at JCK and Elite Enclave are now open to all JCK Las Vegas Buyers for an unparalleled business and networking experience that is truly - Jewelry's Finest Occasion.
About JCK Events
JCK Las Vegas 2011 will take place on June 3-6 with LUXURY at JCK, to take place May 31-June 6, 2011 (preceding JCK Las Vegas by invitation - May 31- June 2) and Swiss Watch at JCK, to be held June 2-6, 2011 at its new venue - Mandalay Bay. LUXURY Privé will take place July 25-27 at the Pierre Hotel, in the heart of Manhattan. The dates for 2012 JCK Events have also been set: LUXURY, May 29-May 31; JCK Las Vegas June 1-4; and Swiss Watch, May 31-June 4.
The series of JCK Events are designed to serve the worldwide jewelry industry by offering the most comprehensive and complete buying and selling opportunities on a business-to-business basis. For more information on any of the international JCK Events or to view the event's image and video galleries, please visit us at www.jckshows.com or simply call 1-800-257-3626.