Claires was founded in the 1960s with the merging of 2 fashion accessory retailers in Chicago, US, and by 1992 we had over 1,000 stores in the US. Fashion proves to have no borders, as our amazing growth has continued with stores in over 47 countries globally and continued growth internationally. Today, Claires has over 3,000 stores and we are the number 1 ear piercer in the world, piercing on average 3 million ears a year – fulfilling our mission to be the preferred global destination for fun fashion accessories. So take a moment to find out more about us. We are confident that you ll understand why we truly love what we do at Claires. We believe Claires represents a Girls Best Friend and a favorite shopping destination for teens, tweens, and kids. Claires target customer is a girl between 3-18 years old with a particular focus on a core demographic of girls between 10-14 years old. According to our estimates, we have over 95% brand awareness within this target demographic in our largest markets. Claires now has a presence in 47 countries through the 2,720 company operated Claires stores in North America, Europe and China, and 414 franchised stores in numerous other international geographies. Our Icing brand targets a young woman in the 18-35 year age group with a focus on our core 21-25 year olds who have recently entered the workforce. This customer is independent, fashion-conscious, and has enhanced spending ability. We believe that expansion of our Icing store base both in existing and new markets over time presents a significant opportunity to leverage our core merchandising, sourcing and marketing expertise to cater to a wider demographic.
Harry Winston, Inc., the premier diamond jewelry and watch retailer, is owned by The Swatch Group. Founded in 1932, Harry Winston is the inventor of modern couture jewelry and is known as the “King of Diamonds". The company has an unrivalled position as the most exclusive and prestigious in fine jewelry and watchmaking and is known for its expertise, handmade craftsmanship, quality gems, unique gem stone settings, and groundbreaking timepiece innovations. The jeweler is renowned for donating the world’s most famous gem stone, the Hope Diamond, to the Smithsonian Institution. Harry Winston Inc. is headquartered in New York City, operates 27 retail salons worldwide, and intends to expand its retail network, both in the US and internationally. In addition, Harry Winston Inc. has over 150 points of distribution internationally for its exclusive line of timepieces. Employees at Harry Winston work in a culture where pride and passion for the brand is palpable. Here, loyalty and tenure are honored just as innovation and creativity are valued. Organizational success is founded on teamwork, trust and transparency. We are looking to add talented individuals to our team who share our values and who will help us to meet our strategic business objectives. This is a growing company with a storied past and a brilliant future.
Located in downtown Los Altos, California, Garvani and Company, LLC is a privately held family jewelry company offering luxurious jewelry from exclusive lines and high end custom-designed jewelry.
Pomellato is the first global luxury Italian fashion fine jeweler, unconventional, colourful. Established in Milan in 1967, Pomellato stands out on the international scene for its unique design, blending impeccable craftsmanship and contemporary spirit. Timeless and fashionable, the brand was the first to introduce the pret-a-porter vision into the world of jewellery, infusing classic tradition with a new twist. Crafted by the hands of expert goldsmiths, its creations heighten colorful gems through innovative stone cutting and setting techniques, which over time have come to define a consistent, unmistakable and iconic style. The mission to bring the jewel out of the safe and wear it every day embodies the attitude and personality of the women who inspire the brand: self-confident, creative, sensual, unconventional. Today Pomellato is a global luxury jewellery brand with over 60 flagship boutiques and corners around the world. Pomellato is part of the Kering Group, a world leader in apparel and accessories, which develops an ensemble of powerful Luxury and Sport & Lifestyle brands.
Ritani is a high-end jewelry brand modernizing the way consumers purchase diamond engagement rings and diamond jewelry. Founded in 1999, Ritani marries the online shopping experience for handcrafted and custom-made diamond engagement rings, loose diamonds, and other fine diamond jewelry with a network of trusted local luxury jewelers. Ritani is headquartered in New York with e-commerce operations in Seattle.