As soon as the last model has stepped off the catwalk at London Fashion Week, Somerset House is instantly transformed into a unique 4-day designer shopping emporium. Set within the stunning grounds of Somerset House, Vodafone London Fashion Weekend is the complete experience for exclusive designer shopping and we will be there

Style-savvy label lovers can get their wardrobe fix from heritage British brands such as Pringle of Scotland, Jaeger London and Linda Farrow to some of London’s best emerging designers including Holly Fulton, James Long and Maria Francesca Pepe. Find all your favourite brands including Missomaselling one-off pieces at reduced prices.

LONDON FASHION WEEKEND OPENING TIMES
Thursday 23rd February 5pm-10pm
Friday 24th February 12am-9pm
Saturday 25th February 10am-7pm
Sunday 26th February 10am-6pm

For more information and how to buy tickets please visitwww.londonfashionweekend.co.uk

We’ve just finished shooting our new model campaign in the countryside. Set in a stunning location and shot from the roof tops, thank goodness our lovely model Tara didn’t have vertigo as you can see from this photo. Watch this space to check out more photos from the shoot as well as our hilarious ‘behind the scenes’ video.

A big thank you to everyone who contributed on the day.

Katie Howard – photographer; Tara Gohil – model; Natasha Howard – Stylist; Philippa Howard – Hair & Make-up stylist; Isabel Spearman – Assistant photographer

We couldn’t have done it without any of you!

Everyone’s talking about Missoma’s ARK collection; it topped Grazia’s Fashion Charts only last week and will definitely be top of your Christmas list. Choose from the edgy scorpion, panther or tiger to the super cute owl, hedgehog and flying pig.Available as rope bracelets in 10 fun colours starting from just £95, or as delicate chain bracelets and short pendant necklaces

‘I love the ‘Pink City’ says Marisa; 'I am always discovering something new & exciting when I’m there. One day I found myself trying on the Maharani’s jewels at the famous Gem Palace, and the next I was being dressed in a beautiful sari and taught traditional Indian dances by one of my supplier’s sisters before her wedding’.

There is nothing Missoma Creative Director Marisa enjoys more than going gem buying, which is exactly what she did this November in Jaipur.

See Marisa in her element selecting new gemstone colours and cuts for next season.
We’ve seen what she’s brought back and we’re all very excited about what’s coming…

Recognisably Missoma in style, ‘Astra’ is an exotic gemstone range with a modern, irregular gemstone cut that is hand faceted.

Simple, contemporary & stylish, this heptagonal and geometric range is designed to highlight the irregular cut and facet of the gemstone. Perfect for every day, it has a directional edge with a modern take on the ‘star’ design, from which it takes its name.

Available in rich amethyst, vibrant blue chalcedony, iridescent green amethyst, muted rose quartz or sultry smokey quartz.

The Professional Jeweller ‘Hot 100’, in association with The Company of Master Jewellers, was announced last week andMissoma’s Creative Director Marisa Hordern was amongst one of those named.

The ‘Hot 100’ is always eagerly anticipated as a much honoured tribute to those in the jewellery industry who have shown true innovation and have driven their businesses, and the industry, forward over the past 12 months.

Marisa was named under the ‘Trendsetters’ category which celebrated the established jewellery designers of 2011 whose innovative designs are leading the way.

Professional Jeweller’s Editor in Chief Rachael Taylor said “Everyone who has made it into this year’s Hot 100 has excelled in the past year and is an example of best practice in the industry, from trendsetting jewellery designers creating beautiful designs to the Business Big Shots who represent the key industry leaders driving brands and vital trade organisations forward’.

For more information about the ‘Hot 100’ winners and celebration extravaganza go to www.professionaljeweller.com

The new‘Ark’ collection represents an exciting new departure for Missoma with a contemporary take on some of our most well-loved and charismatic animals.
A fun collection, where each piece says something about your personality, this two-tone, layered animal collection mixes yellow gold, rose gold, black rhodium and sterling silver for maximum effect.
Based around symbolic animal meanings from protection, luck, loyalty to strength, you can choose your favourite animal or the meaning that you most identify with or aspire to.

Panther for Courage
Monkey for Mischief
Tiger for Power
Serpent for Temptation
Scorpion for Passion
Owl for Wisdom
Penguin for Loyalty
Elephant for Strength
Flying Pig for Luck
Hedgehog for Protection

Missoma unveiled a brand new trade show look that was sleek, contemporary and minimalist at the recent International Jewellery Show. The two tone grey Jewellery displays showcased the colourful jewels perfectly and was a great hit with retailers. Adding stockists from Dublin, Manchester to London, the new irregular cut ASTRA & ARK collection of Animals both had a fantastic response. Look out for the new collections hitting shops at the beginning of November in time for your Christmas shopping.

To find out more about our two new collections, see our separate News featured entitled ‘Noah’s Ark’ & ‘the Astra collection’.

It’s no surprise that Samantha Cameron, as ambassador for the British Fashion Council, likes to support and wear British fashion labels.

She has long been a fan of Missoma, but it is always great to see her wearing the brand. She looked lovely at a recent event wearing a vibrant Erdem blue dress paired with Missoma’s bright red coral long drop earrings. Love the bold and confident colour blocking.

Missoma was launched into the Israeli market in July at the Tel Aviv ‘Jovella’ Show. The Israelis love their jewellery and they loved Missoma too. It is such a vibrant market, as well as having some very talented Israeli jewellery designers, and we are excited to now be a part of it.

Vogue.com welcomed the return of Missoma to the jewellery world. Vogue’s Julia Neel says her favourite new collection is the glamourous Serpent range with multi gemstones. From stylised Serpent bangles to statement Serpent cocktail rings it screams temptation. Are you tempted yet?

On trend with a geometric look that is bold and contemporary , Missoma’s new ‘Hex’ collection makes quite a fashion statement. From the hero-piece cuff to the triple gemstone cocktail ring, the bold bloc colours in Turquoise and Lapis go perfectly with this summer’s look. See our ‘Style Me’ section for tips on how to accessorise your bloc colour look.
Check out the ‘Hex’ stackable rings which have been a runaway success with their perfectly interlocking hexagonal gemstones bringing a new shape and look to the stacking mania.

Missoma unveiled its first Sterling Silver line this season in response to popular demand. The same stylised, contemporary Missoma look, the same vibrant gemstones, just in silver for all you silver lovers.
With everyday studs, friendship bracelets, pendant necklaces and stacking rings, the new silver range offers Missoma devotees a new look, and gives silver fans an opportunity to get to know and love our jewellery.
The new Silver styles have been snapped up so look out for them in shops from Mid- April.

Baselworld 2011 was the Launchpad for Missoma on an International level to introduce the London based brand to leading jewellery retailers from around the world. As the largest and most important Jewellery & Watch Fair of the year, it was the perfect platform to present the new collection to the International Jewellery market. It is the meeting place for all the world’s leading brands and a melting pot of talent, creativity and awe-inspiring jewellery. The new Missoma collection was very positively received by International retailers from the likes of Ireland, Austria, Denmark, Greece, Mexico and the USA; watch this space for our growing list of International stockists.

Missoma was back with a bang this February showcasing our first new collection in a year at the Birmingham Jewellery Show.
Creative Director Marisa Hordern says:
“The new S/S range is everything you would expect from a Missoma collection. There is a variety of bold statement pieces and glamourous designs, but this time we have incorporated more everyday pieces including studs, stackable rings, everyday pendant necklaces, as well as friendship bracelets”.
In response to popular demand, we have also launched our first ever Sterling Silver range. We have focused on introducing new entry price-points, a range of designs targeting a younger audience and pieces that are ultimately wearable for every day, not just for evening. These new pieces work as a welcome addition and extension of our recognisable and much loved brand look.
Read what Professional Jeweller had to say about our much anticipated comeback collection:
www.professionaljeweller.com/article-8976-missoma-makes-sparkling-comeback-at-jewellery-show/

Missoma is pleased to announce that it is back with a brand new partnership with leading jewellery company IBB. We are thrilled to have the support system behind us of an international company such as IBB, whose industry expertise, experience, production and distribution will allow us to take Missoma to new heights
David Kovacs, Director of IBB said, “We are thrilled to be in partnership with Missoma, and working with a designer brand that has such a unique identity and bright future. We look forward to growing their business on an international level and are confident that Missoma will be the brand to watch next year”.
We also have a new home in Hatton Garden EC1, which is the heart of London’s jewellery quarter. So watch this space to see what’s new at Missoma and what’s happening in 2011.

The wait is finally over for all Missoma lovers, our AW09 collection has now gone live on our award winning website. This season we are tempting you with the choice between the soft and organic ‘Thorn’ collection which features our signature cuffs and large hoop earrings. ‘Shaka’ is our edgy and contemporary choice for those of you who like to make a statement with your jewellery. Large spiky cabouchon cocktail rings sit along side fabulous double length wrap around necklaces destined to provoke compliments wherever you go.

We are thrilled to announce our presence at both London and Paris Fashion Weeks to launch our exciting new SS10 jewellery collection. Expect a mixture of rock and roll glamour, stylised organic curves and strong architectural lines….

London Fashion Week:    18th to 22nd September 2009 at Somerset House
Paris Fashion Week:         3rd to 6th October 2009 at Vendôme Luxury, Park Hyatt

It was Jennifer Lopez wearing Missoma hoops on the cover of ELLE back in 2007 that first put us on the map! 
Now, artist Sam Plagerson has immortalised the infamous Missoma jewelled hoops on his ceramic statue of the same stunning Jennifer Lopez image. Piccadilly Circus tube station in London is currently playing host to an exhibition showing the work of recent Art graduates; this is the talk of the town as thousands of people each day pass by and see our colourful hoops. 

The Fashion Editors of style bible ELLE must be commended for their impeccable taste!  They chose two pairs of hoops from our new AW09 collection in both the August and September issues.

First, the gold and labadorite Thorn hoops were dubbed as ‘ELLE’s Most Wanted’ as a ‘stylish’ and ‘elegant’ addition to the autumn wardrobe. Then, our silver Shaka hoops featured in an homage to Balmain which everybody is going crazy for this season.

Kimberly Walsh chose to wear Missoma Jewellery, and lots of it, for her recent Hello photoshoot. She was pictured wearing the Octopussy Crystal cabouchon cocktail ring and matching earrings teamed with a long Grecian style white dress. We think she looked stunning, and she loved our jewellery so much that the also chose to wear it on the Late Late Show in Ireland.

With industry superstars such as Nadja Swarovski and Stephen Webster on the judging panel and up against stiff competition from the likes of Astley Clarke, Missoma were honoured to be awarded “Jewellery Website of the Year”.

The Missoma Team enjoyed an evening of champagne and sparkle at the Grosvenor House Hotel in Mayfair. Our Creative Director Marisa Hordern (left) collected the coveted award, which now takes pride of place in our Chelsea showroom.

Missoma were also nominated for “Brand of the Year”; despite not winning this category we were happy to receive some extremely positive feed back and were dubbed “one to watch; a big brand of the future” by the judges.

What does ‘Accessories Designer of the Year’, Samantha Cameron, decide to wear for the Glamour Style Awards where she is being honoured? Missoma of course! Check out the chrysoprase ‘Thorn’ Earrings and matching cuff on a very stylish looking Samantha. We love the way she mixed bold red and vivid green chrysoprase.

View Our Claw Collection

Missoma and SHO Fine Jewellery joined forces to launch ‘Rising Gems’ in June 2009 as a platform to highlight and celebrate emerging UK jewellery talent. It was an exciting collaboration of 10 of London’s most innovative and directional young jewellery designers including: Missoma SHO Fine Jewellery, Assya, Francesca Sibylla Augusta FSA, Ana De Costa, Leblas, Carla Shanks, Ornella Iannuzzi, Sabine Roemer and Annina Vogel.  

The launch event was held in Liberty’s new Designer Jewellery Room during with Coutts London Jewellery Week. It was a glamourous evening of cocktails, cupcakes and jewels and was seen as one of the highlights of Coutts London Jewellery Week! Guests included Shaun Leane, the Swarovski team, Harper’s Bazaar, De Beers and many more jewellery industry insiders! Missoma’s ‘Mangrove Viper’ Cuff sold in just 5 minutes.
To find out more about Rising Gems, check out:

www.risinggems.co.uk

For the Rising Gems collection, each designer created a one-off piece that was sponsored by ENLIGHTENED™ - Swarovski Elements, and inspired by the World Land Trust charity’s conservation projects around the world.

Our ‘Mangrove Viper’ cuff was inspired by the marine reserve and wildlife sanctuary on Danjugan Island, in the Philippines, which is home to some stunning coral reef and mangroves. We wanted to capture the organic, unruly and finger like patterns of this wildlife in our cuff design and thought that the mangrove viper made a menacing but magnificent centrepiece. Although we did allow for some artistic license by adding some edgy spikes to the viper which don’t really exist!

As it was a one-off piece, we were really sad to see it go, although we were thrilled it sold within the first 5 minutes of the launch event at Liberty! Still my mother rather wanted to keep it, and is still trying to persuade us to make another just for her!

For more info about our Mangrove Viper cuff check out:

http://www.risinggems.co.uk/collections/mangrove-viper.php

Missoma Adds Another Award to the Cabinet

It has just been announced that Missoma has been awarded a Coutts New Jeweller Award.

As part of our award we will be participating in Coutts London Jewellery Week from 8th – 14th June 2009 – watch this space for details. We are planning something VERY special.

We are thrilled to be involved with Coutts, as they are great supporters of new talent in jewellery design and are committed to helping us with advice and feedback on all aspects of running a successful jewellery business.

It is great to be recognised as an up and coming jewellery designer in the industry and we are really looking forward to using this amazing opportunity to work with some of the big names in Jewellery as well as with our other fabulous up and coming design peers.

For more information about Coutts London Jewellery Week, please visit: www.londonjewelleryweek.co.uk

Missoma wins ‘Best young UK Jewellery Designer’ at Italian Jewellery Awards

We were thrilled to be nominated for the prestigious ITALIAN JEWELLERY AWARDS which were held in Amalfi in November 2008.

It was a great honour to be awarded ‘Best young UK Jewellery Designer’, especially as the Italians are renowned the world over as the leaders of innovative jewellery design.