Portraits: The Anthropology of Body Adornments

Here’s a bit of a confession: I have a mixed relationship with the jewelry trade show circuit. Some I love, while others I simply fail to see the added value.

Well, among my favorites is the VicenzaOro show. And the highlight for me there is always the Trend-Forecasting seminar produced by The Futurist herself, Paola De Luca. I mean, talk about added value!

While I was unable to attend in person this year, I finally managed to watch this year’s event, and it hardly disappointed.

Watch this year's seminar from the January show, titled, ‘Portraits: The Anthropology of Body Adornments.’

Watch according to the following timestamps:

Chapter 1: History (5:00)

A fascinating dive into the history of men’s jewelry with jewelry historian Amanda Triossi.

Chapter 2: Innovation (18:00)

Revolutionizing Jewelry: Additive manufacturing & Sustainability presented by Damiano Zito, Chairman and CEO of Progold.

Chapter 3 – Design (30:00)

Between Two Words, A Multicultural Journey as told by art jewelry designer Richard Wu.

Chapter 4 – Storytelling (42:30)

A Wild Journey to Imperfect Beauty, presented by Livia Lazzari, jewelry designer and founder of Voodoo Jewels.

Chapter 5 – Future & Strategy

53:10 – Paola De Luca, founder and creative director of Trendvision Jewellery + Forecasting, outlines how geopolitical, social, and cultural changes influence jewelry expression and trends, and vice versa.