Buyers Encouraged at Couture Vegas, Prompting Budgets to Expand

This year’s Couture show saw buyers feeling energized by the newness at the show and while the Couture sees around 4,000 buyers and media walk the show floor, as designer Anita Ko put it, “The buyers come see the show and mingle, and the orders…well, that comes later.“ As the Los Angeles-based designer sees it, the modern show model is about more than orders, “you are marketing who you are to the jewelry world; jewelry is such a personal and financial investment,” she explained. “You really have to come in with a strong point of view, and really show why you make jewelry, why you live this game. And finally, what you can offer your client.” WWD spoke to retailers to see what trends they saw, what new designers stood out, and, most importantly, where they are putting their money: Arman Sarkisyan  Blanca Amy Lane and Lauren Painter, jewelry buyers at Bergdorf Goodman  What types of pieces have you seen your customers gravitate toward this past year? Bold cuff bracelets,  statement earrings and unique diamond pieces that can layer into their daily wardrobe.   What were your favorite collections of the show? The explosion of textural creativity at Silvia Furmanovich, the well-curated Iconica line extensions at Pomellato, sculptural and

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