Start Date
3-4-2024 4:00 PM
Description
Kara Brennan, a Rhode Island native and URI alum, offered students a compelling look into New England’s historically rich jewelry industry. She discussed the industry's decline due to overseas production shifts in the 1990s and its subsequent adaptation through intermediary roles and new markets. She shared how evolving fashion trends, sustainability demands, and market shifts have influenced both design and production processes. Brennan emphasized the continued relevance of Rhode Island’s jewelry sector and the strategic approaches necessary for success in today’s global fashion landscape.
The Jewelry Industry in New England
Kara Brennan, a Rhode Island native and URI alum, offered students a compelling look into New England’s historically rich jewelry industry. She discussed the industry's decline due to overseas production shifts in the 1990s and its subsequent adaptation through intermediary roles and new markets. She shared how evolving fashion trends, sustainability demands, and market shifts have influenced both design and production processes. Brennan emphasized the continued relevance of Rhode Island’s jewelry sector and the strategic approaches necessary for success in today’s global fashion landscape.
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