TalkingWithTami: Hilary Im so glad that I met you! Your such a doll! Can you tell us about your Hilary London jewelry line?
The Hilary London Jewelry Collection is an extraordinary assortment of murano glass jewelry. each piece is handmade in Italy using centuries old techniques that have been passed down thru generations. I work with artisans in venice and on the island of Murano to offer the sophisticated woman an exceptional alternative to fine jewelry.
TalkingWithTami: You have been on alot of home shopping tv shows, can you share with the readers some of the shows your jewelry has been featured on,and how you landed those opportunities?
In 2000, QVC found me! I worked with them for 5 years, and still work with QVC in London . August will be my 5th anniversary with the UK . My agent presented me to ShopNBC in 2006, and we worked together for about 1 and 1/2 years. My jewelry has also been worn on several network tv shows including Ugly Betty, Grey’s Anatomy and Priviledged.
TalkingWithTami: Hilary London is so unique in design, do you come up with it? What are some hott new looks/trends for the summer?
I get inspired by different things – a color, a great piece of fabric, an old photograph. Sometimes the design pops into my head and other times we start out in one direction and end up somewhere else! The hot colors for Summer include brights like lemon yellow and orange, as well as crisp white, so I’ve added some key pieces to the line using these colors, like polka dot rings and chunky pendants.
TalkingwithTami: Your a great business woman and your jewelry has been in alot of fashion mags worldwide. Tell us how one would pitch their jewelry to the fashion mags? What techniques did you use?
Like you, Tami, I don’t have enough hours in the day, so I actually have a PR team that pitches my collections to the press. However, for someone starting out I would recommend choosing magazines that are the right fit for your product, finding the editor or assistant that handles that category, and being persistent in email/phone pitches with strong follow up.
TalkingwithTami: When your out and about or on a date,what pieces of your line do you like to wear and why?
I ALWAYS wear a big, bold ring. Like today, for St. Patty’s Day, I have a huge green ring on my left hand. They are a great conversation piece, and can break the ice, especially when you are with someone new. I also like to wear our statement necklaces (which are a hot fashion trend right now) because they are different and help me express my individuality.
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