For almost a century, Italian jewellery brand FOPE has grown from strength to strength. It even successfully launched a new collection in the midst of a global pandemic. What is the secret to its success? Diego Nardin, the brand’s CEO, tells us more “The Italian spirit manifests itself through FOPE’s…
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THE FOPE FANTASY LIVES ON
By holding on to important qualities that have defined it over the years – elegance, expertise, and knowing the importance of evolution – FOPE is on its way to an even brighter future. FOPE was established over 90 years ago in Vicenza, Italy, a renaissance town in the Veneto region,…
A NEW EÉRA IN PLAYFUL DESIGN
Brand: EÉRA Founders: Chiara Capitani & Romy Blanga Based In: Milan, Italy How They Met: Before launching EÈRA with Romy, Chiara was a design consultant for a variety of fashion houses, specialising in bringing creative projects to life, while Romy previously worked for a number of fashion houses in PR…
THE UNSHAKEABLE ITALIAN SPIRIT
Made in Italy rings by Leonori At one point, things were not looking very well for Italy. During the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, Italy was the worst hit European nation and its death rate even surpassed China’s. What followed was a nationwide lockdown, transforming the vibrant country into…
ALL EYES ON EKA
Established in 1929 and hailing from Vicenza, Italy, the FOPE brand found its start as a goldsmith, which soon evolved into a well-loved jewellery label. Without a doubt, FOPE’s pieces are gorgeous statements, but the brand’s claim to fame is how it manages to blend craftsmanship with state-of-the-art technology. Creativity…
LAID-BACK GLAMOUR
Verdi’s CHILLOUT collection is high on style and easy on the eyes Women who appreciate beauty, craftsmanship, and style will no doubt be familiar with Verdi, a brand that wears its “Made in Italy” badge proudly. From classic pieces to statement-making jewellery, Verdi has earned itself a stellar reputation that…
90 Years of FOPE
The best reinvention success stories happen when you believe in your product enough to know it’s time for a cool change. Such was the case for Italian jeweller FOPE. When Umberto Cazzola founded FOPE in 1929, it was a much different company. Its focus was on crafting stretchable watchbands, using…
FIVE REASONS TO GO TO THE SINGAPORE JEWELLERY & GEM FAIR
Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre will once again host the fourth Singapore Jewellery & Gem Fair. Starting this Friday through to next Monday (4 — 7 November 2016), the show will see over 100 jewellery exhibitors showcase exclusive pieces for all jewellery lovers. Here are five reasons why…
MODERN MASTERS
With a background in accountancy, it wasn’t easy for Marco Verdi to take over his father’s business, Italian jewellery brand Verdi Gioielli. “My best and most challenging experience was to begin to know and love jewels, and to grow a personal taste in jewellery,” Verdi shares. According to him, the…
