Wardrobe: Wheeler Dealer
Dec 01, 2003
The newest store in Chicago furrier Hana K’s rapidly growing signature chain is not only the smallest, it is also the most unconventional. The tiny boutique is sandwiched between a gold neoclassical pillar and an elaborate staircase railing on the mezzanine of Chicago’s Bentley Gold Coast auto dealership. Although the setting is unusual, in this....

Montblanc Opens Flagship Shop
Dec 01, 2003
Montblanc recently opened a 2,500-sq.-ft. flagship boutique in New York City at 57th Street and Madison Avenue. The new store, its 49th North American boutique, is the company's largest. Unlike other Montblanc boutiques, the new store—designed by French architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte—features an open, loft-like environment, sleek contemporary....

Appointments
Sep 01, 2003
Luigi Girotto has joined Bel Oro International, New York, as head of Aurea International Design Group division. Girotto most recently was employed with Italian jewelry designer Zoccai. The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has appointed Gerard J. Buckley as director of development. Buckley has more than 25 years experience in development,....

Marks of Distinction
Sep 01, 2003
Finer Things Artful fountain pens and precious cuff links transform the everyday exercises of writing and fastening into a celebration of personal style. Clockwise from top: Yukari Court Carriage in Wisteria pen, $6,500, Namiki (203.377.8800); Ribbon Cushion cuff links, $1,975, Alex Sepkus (212.391.8466); Cinta tourmaline cuff links, $6,000, John....

FrontRunners: Limited Access
Jul 01, 2003
Collectors of Montblanc (800.995.4810) limited edition Patron of the Arts 4810 fountain pens have a chance to acquire the ones that got away. Each year since 1992, Montblanc’s Patron of the Arts series has paid homage to a historical figure known for his or her support of the arts—including Peter the Great in 1997 and Charlemagne in 2000. This....

WJA Honors Women for Excellence
Sep 01, 2001
The 18th Annual Women's Jewelry Association Awards for Excellence event was held July 29 at the Chelsea Piers. The following women were honored for their outstanding work and leadership in their respective fields: Excellence in Design: Doris Panos, Doris Panos Designs; Excellence in Manufacturing: Cynthia Marcusson, Cynthia Renee; Excellence in Sales:....

’Net News
May 01, 2000
Stepping up its fight against online retail sites that sell its products without authorization, Montblanc has unveiled its own Web site (www.montblancrefills.com). Though consumers can?t buy the company?s pens, watches, and other goods at the site, they can purchase bottled ink, refills, paper goods, and similar ?consumables.? The site also includes the new....