We’ve got double the fun today, as our Vegas Jewelry Week interviews continue–we’re talking with Randi Molofsky & Meaghan Flynn Petropoulos (can’t wait to ask you to pronounce this for me in Vegas). The duo behind For Future Reference has a lot going on right now, including their first ever booth at Couture (shoutout booth 601), new clients, and a new brick-and-mortar studio located in NYC. Their places in the jewelry industry have evolved over time, but one thing is for certain, both have an intense love for gold, diamonds, gems and the people involved. Also tequila, sequins and vintage…and calling me Poodle. So glad Randi & Meaghan took the time out of their Couture prep schedule to answer our questions:
How many times have you attended Vegas jewelry week?
My first year was 2001, when the show took place at the Phoenician hotel in Scottsdale, AZ. Back then, everyone went to JCK AND Couture because they didn’t overlap. So if you think it’s exhausting now, it’s nothing compared to the two week slog it used to be!
Biggest tip for Vegas jewelry week you’d give your rookie self on the eve of your first time going to Vegas?
Wear flats during the day. Took me about 15 years to let go of my vanity and figure this out.
Name five things you ALWAYS bring to Vegas Jewelry Week.
Vitamin B tincture, sequins, business cards, Excedrin Migraine, Kloraine dry shampoo.
One big difference from last year to this year?
We have our own booth!
Favorite things about Vegas Jewelry Week.
Dinner at the SW Steakhouse is definitely up there. But mostly it’s getting to reconnect with everyone in the industry. After doing this for more than 15 years, I can say without question that it’s like a great big family reunion (that you actually want to attend).
Biggest pet peeve about Vegas Jewelry Week.
Not being able to make it to the Antique show because we’re too busy. It’s devastating!
Weirdest thing to happen to you during Vegas Jewelry Week in the past.
I legitimately would not know where to begin, I could probably write a book on this very subject. But maybe it was a private dinner with Steve Wynn, followed by walking around the Vegas strip with him while he told us stories about all the hotels he built. Otherwise, being pregnant with my daughter Goldie and not far along enough to tell people. I carried the same half-full cocktail around all night to avoid suspicion!
How many times have you attended Vegas jewelry week?
THIS IS MY 6TH SHOW
Biggest tip for Vegas jewelry week you’d give your rookie self on the eve of your first time going to Vegas?
DON’T STRESS THE DETAILS. REGARDLESS OF YOUR PREPARATIONS, SETUP DAY WILL BE THE WORST DAY OF YOUR LIFE.
Name five things you ALWAYS bring to Vegas Jewelry Week.
1) BLING GUARDS 2) CHANGES OF CLOTHES. I DON’T BELIEVE IN DAY TO NIGHT OUTFITS. 3) HYDRATING TONER 4) A FLASK OF TEQUILA, JK, BUT SERIOUSLY I ALWAYS HAVE A WATER BOTTLE AND COFFEE QUITE CLOSE. 5) ARGAN OIL
One big difference from last year to this year?
WE HAVE OUR OWN BOOTH!
Favorite things about Vegas Jewelry Week.
CATCHING UP WITH PEOPLE WE ONLY SEE ONCE A YEAR
Biggest pet peeve about Vegas Jewelry Week.
WHEN I MEET PEOPLE WHO CALL WHITE GOLD, ‘SILVER.’
Weirdest thing to happen to you during Vegas Jewelry Week in the past.
SOMETHING WEIRD HAPPENS EVERY 14 SECONDS OR SO IN VEGAS, SO THERE’S TOO MANY TO LIST. ALSO, I DON’T WANT TO GET SUED.
WANT MORE? Check out my coverage from last year
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jason May 19, 2017 at 9:27 am:
They must like gemstone jewelry very much.So many beautiful gemstones.name necklace,custom necklace