What's NOW! - Big, Bold and Chunky
As you may or may not know, I ventured out the Henri Bendel Open See in March...again. You can read about the first adventure here.
This time we showed our big, chunky bracelets and chokers dripping with crystals, druszy's, agates, geodes, etc...; crystal encrusted knuckle dusters and (the original) #1 selling "personalized" double banner ring. We were sure to leave the skulls at home as they are "too edgy" for the Bendel Girl - I know this from the previous Open See visit. {If you're not sure who the Bendel Girl is then just watch Isla Fischer in Confessions of a Shopoholic; 2009 -- just kidding, but I do love that move so}
The buyer immediately picked up the personalized rings, looking at them curiously, as I knew she would. She moved on to the bracelets and chokers, looked up at me and said "Great pieces, but your chains are too big for us". With that it was time to move to the left & let the next indie designer hoping for a Trunk Show through.
Niki Minaj -- XXL Magazine
Once again MerCurios was passed over by Henri Bendel, and once again MerCurios proved that we are ahead of the trend. How? Why with the big, chunky chains of course. All the celebrities from Lady Gaga to Beyonce to you name it - they are all seen wearing huge chains around their necks - at the beach or on the town. Big, Bold Chunky chains are IN, HOT, HIP & NOW!
Beyonce taken at LAX
Guess what? We will be going back to the Open See for a third time. What can I say, being rejected by Bendel's is good for business.
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