Bill Skinner
Bill Skinner has been designing collections for some of the UK’s leading fashion houses for more than 25 years and is now looking to promote his own brand. Sarah Carpin visits him at his studio to find out more



Kiki McDonough
Best known for her vibrant, feminine, semi-precious jewellery sold from her store off London’s Sloane Square, Kiki McDonough is now looking for retail partners across the UK, as she explains to Sarah Carpin



John Galliano 
The Basel launch of John Galliano’s first watch under his own brand is creating excitement among the fashion crowd as well as with retailers. Avril Groom talks to the celebrated designer about his forays into the worlds of horology and fine jewellery  


Elizabeth Galton 
Recently appointed as the creative director for Links of London, Elizabeth Galton talks to Sarah Carpin about her new role and how she aims to help build the business into a global luxury brand



Lutz Bethge 
A brand that has been synonymous with writing instruments, Montblanc is now focusing on watches and fine jewellery. International managing director Lutz Bethge talks to Sarah Carpin about his plans to develop the brand and its products


Elizabeth Gage  
Elizabeth Gage is celebrating 40 years as a jewellery designer. She talks to Sarah Carpin about her retrospective exhibition and book to mark the anniversary, and how she still looks to the future, by experimenting with new design technology and launching her own website


Yohji Yamamoto 
Fashion designer Yohji Yamamoto talks to Avril Groom about his unexpected collaboration with pearl jewellery house Mikimoto

Kenneth Cole 
This year Kenneth Cole celebrates his 25th year as a brand. He talks to Frances Murch about his design inspirations and how his business has evolved into an international success story



Alex Monroe 
Following his success at the 2008 UK Jewellery Awards, Alex Monroe shares 20 years of experience with Frances Murch and tells her what the future may have in store for this whimsical, British-made jewellery brand