He expects that to double within the next two years. While Noe expects to see his company grow, there's one thing he won't do — sell. Currently, the insurance industry is going through a wave of consolidation, with private equity firms eager to snap up companies. Earlier this month, Nashville-based The Crichton Group, Middle Tennessee's largest independent insurance agency, sold to international insurance group Hub International Ltd.
That deal, for perspective, was Hub's eighth since the beginning of June, according to the company's website. Instead, Noe said he hopes to continue building his team and "a culture with a little swag. Please Sign In and use this article's on page print button to print this article. Jul 31, The customers look for classic pieces. Even the employees recognize the importance of owning investment pieces rather than trendy, seasonal clothing and jewelry.
Emmy Patterson, a sales associate, frequently shopped at Jamie before and after landing a job at the boutique. One piece in particular, the mega-swirl ring by Graziela, a Brazilian designer, remains a fan favorite among the clientele and staff at the boutique. It looks elegant, but painful to wear.
However, the sales associates encourage me to try on the ring and discover the hype about it. I notice it instantly. The ring includes a disguised hinge, allowing my finger to bend with no trouble. Even a 4 million year old fossilized sand dollar necklace by Nan Fusco, a Laguna Beach-based brand, does not surpass the most expensive item in jewelry.
The priciest item, a diamond encrusted, sliced-geode cuff bracelet by Kimberly McDonald, sits at the very front of the items in the showroom. During our conversation, Pam Stegall, another sales associate, slides a breathtaking Kimberly McDonald ring onto my finger.
The dainty rose gold ring, encrusted with diamonds and two dark brown geodes, shimmers like a tiny disco ball on my finger. Jewelry manufacturers can not duplicate geodes, making the ring one of its kind. The ring felt heavy. It felt expensive. I felt like I did not deserve to wear it. In addition to selling exclusive jewelry brands, Jamie also stays committed to providing their clientele with designer fashion unavailable at most retailers. For example, Jamie sells Luisa Cerano, a German designer brand unavailable in many countries and not available at most retailers in the United States.
Currently, only four retailers sell the brand. Featuring a brand like Lafayette at Jamie exemplifies how the boutique paves the way for designer fashion in Nashville. In addition to Lafayette , Hudson plans on hosting seven or eight more trunk shows at the boutique this year along with fashion shows.
A collaboration of our designers. The boutique itself includes a collaboration of different designers. Traditional floor-length dresses by Oscar de la Renta, bright pops of color from Tibi tops, straight cut blue jeans by FRAME and furry multicolored scarves from Fabiana Filippi adorn the racks of clothing throughout the store.
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