Tiffany & Co. Announces Appointment of Design Director

(IDEX Online News) – Luxury jewelry retailer Tiffany & Co. has appointed Francesca Amfitheatrof to the position of design director effective immediately. She will oversee design of all Tiffany product categories with immediate effect.

Amfitheatrof has a jewelry design and silversmith background. Her designs have been sold internationally, including at the Museum of Modern Art in New York and Colette in Paris. As well as developing jewelry for fashion brands, including Chanel, Fendi and Marni, Amfitheatrof has acted as an art consultant, curator and advisor for major collections and private individuals. Most recently, she served as the founding partner of RS&A, a London-based agency representing contemporary artists.

"Tiffany has a brilliant legacy of legendary style and design. When we combine this legacy with Francesca's passion for jewelry and craftsmanship we have an exciting opportunity to interpret Tiffany in a new way for the modern, global consumer," said Michael J. Kowalski, Tiffany & Co. chairman and CEO.