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Your subject, Lambertson Truex, closed up shop in 2009. How did you decide what to do afterward?
John Truex: We preference accessories. It’s fun and we have fun doing it. I think that’s seen in our industry. Other companies appreciate our commitment and I think our clients appreciate it, too. This isn’t our job; it’s our soul. It’s something we’re very proud of.
How did you come to forge a relationship with Tiffany & Co.?
Richard Lambertson: We were in talks with Tiffany about doing a omnium gatherum with them about a year or two prior to [shutting down]. When the economy [started to falter], talks got pushed aside. But when our backers backed out, it was instantly the perfect storm: Tiffany came back to us [with a purchase offer]. They loved our aesthetic. It has all worked out wonderfully.
Your assemblage for Tiffany is inspired by the company’s jewellery. Bracelet and necklace designs have been worn as straps for evening bags; brooches function as clasps. Was the relations an easy one to make?
Source: Globe and Mail