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Your transaction, Lambertson Truex, closed up shop in 2009. How did you decide what to do afterward?
John Truex: We fancy accessories. It’s fun and we have fun doing it. I think that’s seen in our m. Other companies appreciate our commitment and I think our clients appreciate it, too. This isn’t our job; it’s our time. 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 accumulation 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 a moment the perfect storm: Tiffany came back to us [with a purchase offer]. They loved our aesthetic. It has all worked out wonderfully.
Your garnering for Tiffany is inspired by the company’s jewellery. Bracelet and necklace designs have been utilized as straps for evening bags; brooches function as clasps. Was the coherence an easy one to make?
Source: Globe and Mail