Palm Beach Sun, September 30, 2009
A world class shopping avenue stands the test of time based on the quality of the merchants it attracts. Mention "Worth Avenue" and everyone knows what that represents. The best. Worth Avenue is a street that gets better every moment and this November history will be made when A. R. T. Opens. It will be a very special moment in time. Royalty, celebrity, beauty, stardom and billionaires will collide at 249 Worth Avenue for this monumental Grand Opening. The most sought after jewelry desginers or our time have been assembled to provide feature creations in the A. R. T. collection of impressive jewels to possess, wear, give and admire.
People magazine called Neil Lane "King of the Ice Age" and Harper's Bazaar said he's the "Ace of Diamonds." Mr. Lane has appeared on Oprah, The Today Show and his work has been seen in Town & Country and The Robb Report. Neil Lane is the man who created the jeweled look for Madonna in the famous GAP advertising campaign. Cartherine Zeta-Jones, Jennifer Lopez, Gwen Stefani are a few of the many stars who wear his designs.
Loree Rodkin made history when she designed the Inaugural jewelry for First Lady Michelle Obama. One of a select few jewelry designers who will have their jewelry placed in the permanent collection at the Smithsonian Museum, Ms. Rodkin has designed pieces for outstanding achievers like Char and Sir Elton John. Her design empire encompasses fragrances, candles and eye couture.
The 2006 recipient of the coveted Town & Country Couture Design Editors' Choice Award at the Couture Jewelry Collection & Conference, Irene Neuwirth, will be presenting her works of Jewelry at the new A.R.T. Worth Avenue location. Vogue, Elle, InStyle and many other fashion magazines have featured the designs of Ms. Neuwirth which are worn by top celebrities at the iconic events around the globe. Angelina Jolie, Halle Berry and Reese Witherspoon have all worn her ocean inspired collections which today rank among the top selling lines at Barney's New York.
Nina Runsdorf is jewelry royalty. TheRunsdorf family tree boasts 32 generations of jewelers and diamond merchants, a lineage that can be traced back to the very founders of the Antwerp Diamond Bourse in Europe. In America, the Runsdorfs have been doing business in the current diamond district for 62 years - and in every diamond district in New York City, all the way back to the very first on Maiden Lane. For years Nina has focused on designing one of a kind pieces for private clientele. Now her work will be available on Worth Avenue, at the new A.R.T.
Sylva Yepremian is a Los Angeles Jewelry Designer with more than 20 Years of experience and an avid collector of Antique Jewelry. What makes her pieces very unique is that the Vintage style is a significant inspiration for her contemporary collections.
These designers will have their finest works of jewelry masterpieces at the Grand Opening of A.R.T. on Worth Avenue. From that day forward there will be fashion events and Trunk Shows featuring the top designers of now at this new celebrity designers gallery concept. A.R.T. is unabashedly "Worth the Drive" so make plans to live life to its fullest and be there for the Grand Opening. At that moment there is no other place in Fashion history to be. Visit www.artworthavenue.com or ICTV1.com's Florida Fashion Network for more info. Call 561-420-8866 or 877-898-4ART for personal attention.