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Astley Clarke opens debut flagship in Seven Dials

British jeweller Astley Clarke has opened its debut store at 31 Monmouth Street in Seven Dials, London. The opening marks Astley Clarke’s first bricks and mortar space since the brand’s inception in 2006 and houses the jewellery brands full collection of fine and demi-fine jewellery, including an exclusive locket personalisation service. Founded...

Retail

Astley Clarke to open debut UK flagship

British jewellery brand Astley Clarke to open its debut UK flagship store on Seven Dials’ Monmouth Street this autumn. The 900 square foot flagship at 31 Monmouth Street will retail Astley Clarke’s entire fine and demi-fine collection, together with engraving and locket personalisation. Founded in 2006 by Bec Astley Clarke and headquartered in...

People

Astley Clarke names Dominic Jones as creative director

Dominic Jones, jewellery designer known for his punk-inspired aesthetic, has been named the new creative director of British jewellery brand Astley Clarke. Jones, who is a five-time winner of the British Fashion Council’s NewGen award, will unveil his first collection with the brand in February 2017 for pre-autumn/winter 2017. However, he has...

Design

Astley Clarke secures investment funding

Online luxury jeweller Astley Clarke has appointed fashion entrepreneur Carmen Busquets to its board. In addition, the business has recently secured a second round of investment funding from Busquets who is a founding investor and board director of Net-A-Porter.com. Commenting on her appointment Busquets said: "Astley Clarke is one of the...