My pre-holiday gift to you is going to be a whole lot of business advice! I’m following up yesterday’s post on lessons learned from my three-year Eminem merchandise debacle with a new YouTube video that addresses jewelry-industry challenges. However, once you remove the unusual jewelry-biz issue of consignment from the equation, many of these tips…
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A Long and Shady Business Story, Part 2
This frigid Saturday, I felt gloomy. I thought, “Damn, Seasonal Affective Disorder is kicking my ass today!” As I turned on my laptop to Poodle a light box to chase away the SAD, an old registered-mail receipt tacked up near my desk caught my eye. It was addressed to Paul Rosenberg, head of Eminem’s Shady…
Fauxlanthropy From Chevron
I’ve gotten into the habit of blocking all companies advertising on Twitter. It’s the least I can do to not support the Nazi-enabling, Russian-propaganda-infested social-networking service while I wait for someone to invent a Twitter alternative. But something in an ad from Chevron, an oil and gas company, caught my eye before I could hit…
Wednesday’s Video: Jewelry Industry Career Advice
I had such a good response to last Friday’s talk at the Gemological Institute of America Career Fair that I decided to redo it on video for people who couldn’t attend the event in person. Whether you’re a bench jewelry or a would-be designer, I’ve got recommendations for you. There are also some thoughts that…
You’re Invited to the GIA Career Fair (and I’ll Be There)
Ever wanted to work in the jewelry biz? Whether you want to start a new career the way I did, or you’re hoping to steer your current jewelry job in a new direction, you’re welcome to come to the Gemological Institute of America Career Fair tomorrow at New York City’s Javits Center. The event starts…
Throwback Thursday: Even More Couture
I still have photos to share from the Couture jewelry show in Las Vegas at the beginning of the month. Last week, I promised pictures of people wearing my 18K gold Queen of Scots tiara; this week, I’m delivering! Who says only women can wear tiaras? Not I! The person who got the most wear…
Throwback Thursday: A Little More Couture
My right-hand woman Eryn put together some scrapbook-style images from our experience at the Couture jewelry trade show in Las Vegas, which I CAN’T believe was already three weeks ago! Sheesh. Anyway, we got our nails done the day before — important when you’re showing rings and other jewelry all day — and took a…
Throwback Thursday: All About Couture
Now that I’m done preparing for/being at/recovering from the Couture jewelry show in Las Vegas, I’m getting back to posing weekly videos. It make sense to kick things off with a video from Couture, seeing as that’s what I’ve been preoccupied with. Before getting to the video, though, I want to share this written interview…
Greetings From Las Vegas!
My right-hand woman Eryn and I just wrapped up our first appearance at the five-day Couture jewelry show in Las Vegas. We were part of Salon 137, the Contemporary Jewelry Design Group booth, with five other fabulous fine-jewelry brands: Ananda Khalsa, Anthony Lent, Baiyang Qiu, Dana Bronfman, and my longtime jewelry-biz friend Erika Winters. I’m…
Wendy Brandes Jewelry at Couture (and in WWD)
If you’re in the jewelry industry visiting Las Vegas for the big trade shows, come to Couture at the Wynn and say hello to me at Salon 137, the Contemporary Jewelry Design Group booth, in the Lafite Ballroom. My right-hand woman Eryn and I will be happy to show you the full collection and explain…