Neola's Journal

   

We have recently seen an influx in star patterns which begs the question, when did they appear in fashion and why is it such a popular symbol?  The trend accelerated towards the run up to New Years eve, becoming more popular since the anticipated Star Wars movie: "The Last Jedi" made an appearance. The actress Daisy Ridley wore a star themed dress to the premier. Star prints are now almost everywhere, from dresses and accessories to interior design.                                     A star symbolises luck, protection, guidance and security. In the past sailors...

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Neola was lucky enough to be invited to showcase at a very special event at Ludwig Beck, over a three-week period. Ludwig Beck is one of Munich's most renowned department stores, similar to London's Selfridges. The department store has a rich heritage, spanning over 150 years and even has an entire floor dedicated to classical music!       The Team organised a 'Meet the Designer' event where Andrea flew out to Munich to present our collections in person, as well as tell the innovative stories behind the designs. We were more than delighted to have taken part in such...

November Birthstones - Citrine Quartz and Topaz. As you might know, every month is associated with a particular gemstone, which is referred to as a birthstone. It is a common tradition to gift a piece of jewellery for someone's birthday, which features a birthstone. Citrine Quartz and Topaz are both associated with the month of November, so those born in this month are lucky enough to have two birthstones. Both gems play a wonderful part of capturing the warm Autumn feeling. The golden hues of the Citrine alike the fallen leaves, contrasting the blue skies symbolised by the Blue Topaz.     ...

5 Things you might not know about Pearls. They are made when an underwater grain enters a freshwater mussels shell. They are the only gem produced by a living creature, making them a truly natural jewel which will always remain unmatched to artificial processes.       The naturally occurring lines on a pearl are all unique, leaving each pearl with its own distinctive characteristics, these lines are sometimes called 'love lines'.       Pearls are the world's oldest gem and often called the 'Queen of Gems' dating back 4000 years. Chinese records suggest that pearls were the most prized possessions...

 The ultimate hub for lifestyle inspiration and shopping!   Neola attended the Spirit of Summer Fair hosted by House & Garden to display the latest collection of fine jewellery. The collection included Freshwater Pearls and a range of architecturally inspired pieces which our customers enjoyed. The atmosphere was alive and buzzing as the customers came to visit the tropical Olympia Exhibition Centre. A big thank you to our team members Laura and Carol who did a great job working at the show and managed to cope being around a rather hyper jewellery designer. It was great catching up with our...

As seen by Fashion blogger Annabelle Fleur, the actress Emma Watson or Chanel Haute Couture.   Stacking rings have been a leading jewellery trend for the past seasons and the trend is still a firm favourite style that shows no sign of disappearing. This understated yet striking trend can be seen everywhere from the red carpet to the runway.  The trend is simple enough to pull off, layer multiple rings across several fingers or for more of a statement, simply stack on one finger.  The trick is to keep things simple by sticking to minimalist stackables.  At Neola we suggest...

  With the Resort 2018 designer fashion shows having just taken place, everyone is keen to know what trends lie ahead for the coming year in the world of fashion and accessories. Team Neola have compiled the upcoming jewellery trends that are sure to be a hit this summer through until S/S 18.     The Next Frontier/ A Retro Future  Galactic, abstract and geometric shapes and clean-cut lines are paving the way for the futuristic jewellery trend seen on the catwalks. This trend incorporates a retro feel with 1960’s-inspired conceptions of space interpreted through orb spheres, asymmetrical lines and...

Neola has returned to the Spirit of Christmas Fair in Olympia to showcase the latest fine jewellery collection between the 30th of October and 5th of November 2016. The Sprit shows are a truly inspiring shopping experience and it’s rather invigorating to be surrounded by so many talented independent designers. It’s a great opportunity to find the perfect gift for Christmas, with 750 small businesses, mainly British showcasing their fashion, interior, accessories, and gift products. But its not only about shopping for Christmas presents, it’s also a great day out for the ladies. A big favourite amongst the visitors are the hands-on...

Neola pops again... Neola has organised another pop-up store on 201 Portobello Road, 4th-17th of April, our 10th pop-up venture. We just love being out and about in our favourite spot in Notting Hill surrounded by trendy restaurants, bars, independent boutiques, and not to forget many colourful characters. We set-up a temporary store in the heart of Notting Hill and invited 2 fellow designers, Eight Hour Studio and Pourquoi Pas to join us. We moved into an empty shell late on Sunday and overnight a shop emerged, open for business Monday morning. I wish I could say that it all...

London Fashion Week and Neola are coming to the Saatchi Gallery.... We were so thrilled to be part of Scoop, the trendy fashion and accessory show at the Saatchi Gallery in Chelsea.  We had a fantastic show, meeting with buyers, stylists, and editors at this iconic venue. A truly inspiring experience, surrounded by so many creatives and intriguing, contemporary art. The show was organised in conjunction with London Fashion Week attracting many international fashionistas and creating a buzz and excitement amongst the exhibiting designers.  Have a look at some of our highlights:  Neola stand  Arts meets Fashion  Refreshments

There is more to Münich than Lederhosen, beer, and Oktoberfest... On a cold winter's day in February Neola went to exhibit at Inhorgenta, the grand jewellery trade show in Münich. We didn't go all alone,... We exhibited together with 12 fellow designers as part of the British Pavilion. Every year the National Association of Jewellers selects a group of designers to represent the British jewellery industry at Inhorgenta. The British Pavilion is set-up as an impressive joint stand and has everything in place you need for a show - tables, a safe, communication materials, and most important lots of coffee and sweets...