Fashion

Save E-mail Print Most Popular RSS Reprints

Russell Simmons to host DEF benefit

August 27, 2007

Similar Stories | Topics

New York—Russell Simmons, together with Hamptons magazine publisher Jason Binn, will host the first official fund-raiser for the Diamond Empowerment Fund (DEF), the Simmons-founded non-profit that is committed to the empowerment of communities where diamonds are a natural resource.

"Hampton's Go Green" will be held on Sept. 1 at "The Estate," a Southampton, N.Y., spread owned by nightclub impresarios Mark Birnbaum and Eugene Remm.

Entry to the invite-only event will be the purchase of a special "Green Bracelet," featuring rough diamonds and malachite, and retailing for $125 from the Simmons Jewelry Co. More than $20 from the sale of each bracelet will go to the DEF.

At the event, guests will be invited to participate in a silent auction of items with "green" and "back-to-school" themes. Designers who have already signed on include Baby Phat, David Yurman, Louis Vuitton and Tiffany and Co.

Guests will also get an up-close-and-personal look at designs from Simmons Jewelry Co., as models, including DEF Ambassador Petra Nemcova, don pieces from the company's Baby Phat, Core, Green Initiative and Hello Kitty collections.
Save E-mail Print Most Popular RSS Reprints
Post a Comment
* Required field
* Author:
* Comment:
 

More Fashion

Roberto Coin bangle and ring in 18-karat gold, ebony wood and cognac diamonds from the Capri Plus Collection
Exports down, but 'Made in Italy' label coveted

Italian jewelry exports have been down due to exchange rates and developing-nation rivals. But can young Americans who are wild about Dolce and Gabbana and Gucci neglect Italy's jewelry? Retailers don't think so. Read More

PGI caters to demand for platinum chains
Financially troubled, Speidel seeks to sell assets
More Fashion News

More Like This

Simmons Jewelry Co. goes green at Fashion Week
September 07, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
Simmons Jewelry Co. decks SpongeBob in diamonds
January 16, 2009 | National Jeweler Network
Russell Simmons to keynote JCK Las Vegas
March 19, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
Gordon's Jewelers launches men's jewelry line
August 27, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
Russell Simmons' D.E.F. sees more 'green'
January 18, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
TOPICS
Culture and Lifestyle | Fashion and Style

Design Portfolio

advertisement

Video

Small multi video player located on right rail of NJN site

advertisement

Sponsored by:

Retailer Toolbar

Best of Awards
A monthly contest held in every important jewelry category to recognize the industry's most outstanding product design and marketing.
Newsletters
Newsletters
Topic-specific newsletters that deliver the latest news on jewelry, diamonds, wholesale operations and high-volume buying directly to your in-box.
Reader Connect
ReaderConnect
Supplier information presented with every article, bringing you related, actionable content on every topic.
Jewelry Yellow Pages
Yellow Pages
A comprehensive listing of associations, organizations, suppliers and services for the jewelry industry.
Classifieds
Classifieds
A comprehensive listing of job postings, product offerings and other materials for sale for the jewelry industry.
NJN Customer Connect
CustomerConnect
The most sophisticated suite of marketing services available for jewelry retailers, from Internet tools to data marketing.

advertisement