Kwiat on the Red Carpet

Stop by Reis-Nichols to see some of these beautiful Kwiat pieces for yourself.

Roberto Coin’s new advertising campaign lends itself to an important cause with Supermodel Christy Turlington Burns

Leading Italian jewelry designer Roberto Coin’s new advertising campaign featuring supermodel Christy Turlington Burns has been shot for an important cause - YouthAIDS®. Five percent of net proceeds of the jewelry pieces featured in the advertising campaign will be donated to YouthAIDS®.

"Having recently traveled to Africa where I visited with young mothers and children living with HIV/AIDS, this campaign is particularly meaningful for me. I have always tried to collaborate with brands who are effecting change on a larger scale and I believe that Roberto Coin and YouthAIDS are doing just that. I'm proud to support that," said Christy Turlington Burns.

Roberto Coin has supported YouthAIDS® for the past three years in their global incentive of raising funds and spreading the message of HIV/AIDS awareness to the world’s youth population. "YouthAIDS is proud to partner with a visionary such as Roberto Coin and fashion icon Christy Turlington. Roberto's sense of design extends well beyond jewelry to helping others," says Kate Roberts, Founder, YouthAIDS.

Jewelry from the Barocco, Fantasia, Cento, Roi Soleil and Appassionata collections will all be included in the new campaign.
"What is important to me is to create a true style, an emotion for a sophisticated taste" says Roberto Coin, Chairman and Designer of the Company. "That’s why I have always taken a moment outside myself to observe the reality of life: this has freed my mind and gave me new sensations and motivations. Using the power of a cause marketing campaign, I was able to give a voice to my jewelry and make the world understand that many countries, especially Africa, were totally forgotten. I would like to share this campaign, created especially for the world to build awareness for YouthAIDS® as I have always believed that giving is regenerative and empowering."

Japanese Heart Puppy

What could be cuter than a puppy? How about a puppy with a heart-shaped marking on his coat?

Such a puppy was born in the northern Japanese city of Odate in May 2007, part of a litter raised by breeder Emiko Sakurada. The little fellow, a long-coated chihuahua dubbed "Heart-kun," came into the world with a perfect heart-shaped pattern in his fur. Ms. Sakurada said that she had never seen a similar marking on the approximately 1,000 other puppies that she had bred, and that she had no plans to sell Heart-kun, who has "brought good fortune" to her and everyone who crosses his path.

Scott Kay voted "best selling bridal brand"

This year's analysis of the U.S. bridal jewelry business offers a snapshot of sales, brand recognition, non-diamond engagement ring alternatives, and more. JCK surveyed its nationwide panel of jewelry industry members, 100 percent of whom carry bridal jewelry. Some 430 bridal jewelry retailers answered e-mail surveys in October 2007.

Our notes:
Scott Kay voted as Best Selling Bridal Brand, click here to read more

Adding Up Beauty: Lipstick Steals Sheen From Lip Gloss

The strong, structured silhouettes marching down the runway this season have opened the door to a lipstick revival.

After all, a dramatic, highly pigmented pout perfectly suits the industry's recent turn toward polished femininity.

Our notes:
Color and bold statements are also being made with jewelry.  From big semi-precious gemstone rings, like those by designer, David Yurman, to droplets of yellow gold and color seen in Marco Bicego's new collections.