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Tivol Continues History of Kansas City Inspiration with Introduction of Five Designer Brands

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (August, 2010) – Tivol introduces five designer brands to its highly-regarded roster. Tivol is often credited with pioneering the creation of designer brands in the jewelry industry through Harold Tivol’s early support of emerging jewelry artisans. Harold Tivol was instrumental in the implementation of industry standards that are now widely regarded and applied for brands in today’s marketplace. Tivol continues to bring worldwide inspiration to Kansas City with the recent introduction of five brands:

  1. TW Steel: TW Steel is completely specialized in the manufacture of big timepieces, obtaining a leading position worldwide in the oversized timepiece market segment within a very short period. TW Steel has six very distinctive collections, based on top Swiss or Japanese technology. The six collections are: Canteen Style, Goliath, Grandeur, diver, tech and the CEO collection.(http://www.twsteel.com/)
  2. Toby Pomeroy: Toby Pomeroy studio is a handful of young artists who, fascinated with texture and form, live to work with their hands. Their commitment to live, learn and create in harmony has the artisans forging reclaimed gold into graceful forms inspired by the simplicity of nature. As a boy living in the foothills of the Himalayas, Toby Pomeroy was captivated by native artisans. Inspired by these craftspeople and touched by the natural beauty of the environment, Toby became fascinated with nature-influenced design. For thirty years his studio has pursued the purity of the ancient craft. (http://www.tobypomeroy.com/)
  3. Anna Beck: All of Anna Beck’s pieces are handmade in Bali and are sterling silver and 18 karat gold-plated. Each jewelry piece is made with a different ancient Balinese technique that dates back hundreds of years. Designer Becky Hosmer resides in Bali where she oversees production for the contemporary jewelry collection that uses one of the oldest jewelry making techniques in the exotic Far East. Timeless necklaces, rings, bracelets, earrings, and cuffs are handcrafted on the island of Bali. (http://annabeckdesigns.com/)
  4. Nanis: This innovative and flourishing Italian jewelry brand exclusively creates 18 karat gold pieces specializing in matte-finishing. All Nanis jewelry is handmade, in 18 karat gold, either plain gold with alternating polished and engraved elements, or gold jewelry pieces enriched by diamonds or natural color stones. The engraving is finely done by expert hands with the ancient tool, the awl, which distinguishes this finishing for its ever-lasting quality and its high aesthetic value. (http://www.nanis.it/)
  5. Caleo: Besides drawing inspiration from painters and sculptors, jewelry designer Lyndsay Caleo credits nature`s ultimate design for the cohesive natural systems found in her jewelry. From purposeful shapes to camouflaging colors, Caleo`s designs conceal function in beauty, while losing nothing in translation. Caleo attributes the simplicity and clean aesthetic of her designs to a longstanding fascination with Scandinavian design and Primitive art. Early on, she brought elements of these genres into her sculpture, and then perfected her signature style by training as a goldsmith at the renowned Rhode Island School of Design. (http://www.caleojewelry.com)

    6. About Tivol

    Tivol celebrates 100 years in Kansas City by reaching out to the community it has called home for a century. From its inception, Tivol has established and encouraged a culture of community support and involvement that has endured throughout its history. As part of its year-long observance, Tivol is committed to 100 Acts of Kindness throughout the metro. Join Tivol in celebrating 100 years, 100 acts, and 100 reasons to say thank you to the city that has been integral to its success for three generations: Kansas City. To learn more about Tivol’s 100 Acts of Kindness, visit www.tivol.com/100acts or become a Facebook fan.