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Brand News: LEGO for Grownups; New EVP at Goldman; More October 08, 2013 (0 comments)
Watch This! LEGO For Grownups
New York, NY—Need something to play with during long meetings? ClicTime LLC has partnered with ViewPoint sales and marketing to launch the LEGO Watch System, a first-ever collection of buildable LEGO timepieces for adult men and women, debuting next month.
As the 12-year exclusive global licensee for LEGO watches and clocks, ClicTime set out to honor the playful, creative essence of the iconic LEGO brand in a stylish casual watch for men and women. The LEGO watch system allows wearers to build unique, personalized watches using interchangeable links, straps, and bezels.
Featuring iconic LEGO dial artwork and offered in official brand colors, the watches are available in both analog and digital styles, including LEGO Brick, LEGO Happiness, LEGO Skull and LEGO Fan Club.
“The LEGO Group has incredibly strong brand recognition and appeals to multiple generations, so when ClicTime approached us about launching these watches, we were confident the marketplace would connect with them,” said Jim DeMattei, president and CEO of ViewPoint.
Rediscover your inner child with LEGO brand watches from ClicTime and ViewPoint Showroom.
All LEGO watches feature a scratch resistant mineral crystal lens, are water resistant to either 50 or 100 atm and crafted using a combination of plastic, aluminum, and polished steel features. Price points range from $85 to $185. In-store delivery is scheduled for late November 2013.
Adam Gurian Joins Frederick Goldman As EVP, Global Sales
New York, NY--Frederick Goldman Inc. has named Adam Gurian executive vice president of global sales, effective September 30. Gurian joins Goldman following a 17-year tenure at Timex Group, where he served most recently as president of the Timex Business Unit. Prior to Timex, Gurian he held merchant positions at both Macy's and May Company.
“I am thrilled to be joining such a dynamic senior management team at Frederick Goldman and look forward to playing a key role in its continued growth both domestically and globally,” said Gurian.
“Adam’s past experience will be a tremendous asset to our company as we continue to grow Frederick Goldman in the branded jewelry business,” said chairman and CEO Jonathan A. Goldman. “His expertise in international business development and proven success in identifying growth segments will enhance our robust senior management team.”
Author Cynthia Sliwa Launches New Jewelry Blog
Hermosa Beach, CA--Author, image consultant and jewelry style expert Cynthia Sliwa has launched her new jewelry blog, TrulyJewelry.com. The new site went live on September 16.
Sliwa, who co-authored Jewelry Savvy: What Every Jewelry Wearer Should Know with Caroline Stanley in 2007, has been writing about jewelry and fashion for more than a decade.
“I am essentially a fashion editor, distilling useful advice from the information disseminated by fashion stylists,” says Sliwa. “With TrulyJewelry.com, I try to reconcile the often conflicting style advice found in the fashion world by putting it into context that makes sense on a personal level to my readers.”
Sliwa trained as an image consultant and earned an advanced Certified Image Professional (CIP) designation from the Association of Image Consultants International in 2008. A graduate of Yale University and the University of Chicago Law School, her background includes studies at GIA, the creation of a line of fine jewelry for the plus size market, and more than a decade of experience as a collector and seller of vintage costume jewelry. Sliwa is an active image consultant and conducts workshops customized for associations, private parties, and the valued customers of fine jewelry stores nationwide. She also pens the blog TrulyBecoming.com, conversations about authentic style for women over 40.
TrulyJewelry.com is available for sponsorship and advertising from brands that will be of interest to the readers of this blog. For information, email trulyjewelry@aol.com.