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| location_city = 441 N 5th St, [[Philadelphia]], [[Pennsylvania]]
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'''LAGOS''' is a privately held American [[jewelry]] company. Since 1977, LAGOS has been a pioneer in designer fine jewelry, combining precious materials and strong design to offer modern iconic styles. LAGOS was founded in Philadelphia by designer and master jeweler Steven Lagos.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/anthonydemarco/2017/09/24/steven-lagos-reflects-on-40-year-career-while-looking-ahead/#7a3c56204ef2|title=Steven Lagos Reflects On 40-Year Career While Looking Ahead|last=DeMarco|first=Anthony|work=Forbes|access-date=2018-01-09|language=en}}</ref> The brand is known for its jewelry craftsmanship and the proprietary design technique of textured caviar-like beading.<ref>{{Citation | last = Garced | first = Kristi | title = Jewelry Designer Steven Lagos to Mark 35 Years | publisher = Women’s Wear Daily | date = July 31, 2012 | url = http://www.wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/Lagos-marks-35-years-6125328 | accessdate = June 24, 2014}}</ref>
'''Lagos''' is a privately held American [[jewelry]] company. Founded by Steven Lagos in 1977, the brand is known for its jewelry craftsmanship and the proprietary design technique of textured caviar-like beading.<ref>{{Citation | last = Garced | first = Kristi | title = Jewelry Designer Steven Lagos to Mark 35 Years | publisher = Women’s Wear Daily | date = July 31, 2012 | url = http://www.wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/Lagos-marks-35-years-6125328 | accessdate = June 24, 2014}}</ref> The company has offices in New York and [[Bangkok]] with its corporate headquarters in [[Philadelphia]].<ref>{{Citation | title = LAGOS, Inc. | publisher = InsideView | url = http://www.insideview.com/directory/lagos-inc | accessdate = June 24, 2014}}</ref>


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LAGOS is sold in over 300 stores within the United States, including Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom, and independent jewelry retailers throughout the country.<ref>{{Citation | last = Van Allen | first = Peter | title = Jeweler Lagos Redoing Center City Store, Expanding | publisher = Philadelphia Business Journal | date = July 20, 2011 | url = http://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/news/2011/07/20/jeweler-Lagos-redoing-center-city.html?page=all | accessdate = June 24, 2014}}</ref> The brand’s flagship boutique opened in 1994 on Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.<ref>{{Citation | last = Wellington | first = Elizabeth | title = Mirror, Mirror: Lagos Polishes Up His Silver Business | website = The Philadelphia Inquirer | date = November 24, 2011 | url = http://articles.philly.com/2011-11-24/entertainment/30437867_1_pop-up-stores-boutique-necklace | accessdate = June 24, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{Citation | title = Lagos Celebrates 35 Years | publisher = Philadelphia Style | date = December 17, 2012 | url = http://phillystylemag.com/the-latest/style-and-beauty/postings/Lagos-celebrates-35-years | accessdate = June 24, 2014}}</ref>
The company has offices in New York and [[Bangkok]] with its corporate headquarters in [[Philadelphia]].<ref>{{Citation | title = LAGOS, Inc. | publisher = InsideView | url = http://www.insideview.com/directory/lagos-inc | accessdate = June 24, 2014}}</ref>

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LAGOS is available at lagos.com, Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom and independent jewelers throughout the country.<ref>{{Citation | last = Van Allen | first = Peter | title = Jeweler Lagos Redoing Center City Store, Expanding | publisher = Philadelphia Business Journal | date = July 20, 2011 | url = http://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/news/2011/07/20/jeweler-Lagos-redoing-center-city.html?page=all | accessdate = June 24, 2014}}</ref> The brand’s flagship boutique opened in 1994 on Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.<ref>{{Citation | last = Wellington | first = Elizabeth | title = Mirror, Mirror: Lagos Polishes Up His Silver Business | website = The Philadelphia Inquirer | date = November 24, 2011 | url = http://articles.philly.com/2011-11-24/entertainment/30437867_1_pop-up-stores-boutique-necklace | accessdate = June 24, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{Citation | title = Lagos Celebrates 35 Years | publisher = Philadelphia Style | date = December 17, 2012 | url = http://phillystylemag.com/the-latest/style-and-beauty/postings/Lagos-celebrates-35-years | accessdate = June 24, 2014}}</ref>


== History ==
== History ==
Lagos jewelry was founded in 1977 by American artist and designer, Steven Lagos. At age 17, he met his mentor, a Russian jeweler, who taught him the importance of jewelry craft and technique.<ref>{{Citation | last = Aspon | first = Catherine | title = Lagos: The Legend | publisher = Papercity | date = February 28, 2013 | url = http://www.papercitymag.com/Article/6047/Lagos%3A-The-Legend/ | accessdate = June 1, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{Citation | last = Grant | first = Andrea | title = Designer Spotlight: Steven Lagos | publisher = The Fashion Spotlight | date = July 30, 2009 | url = http://www.thefashionspot.com/runway-news/21253-designer-spotlight-steven-Lagos/ | accessdate = June 24, 2014}}</ref> It was then he began learning “the lessons of old world craftsmanship” and “the importance of working with the highest quality materials.”<ref>{{Citation | last = Behan | first = Tara | title = Jewelry Czar | publisher = MainLine Today | date = February 2010 | url = http://www.mainlinetoday.com/Main-Line-Today/February-2010/Jewelry-Czar/ | accessdate = June 24, 2014}}</ref> Steven Lagos founded the company at age 20.<ref>{{Citation | last = Grant | first = Andrea | title = Designer Spotlight: Steven Lagos | publisher = The Fashion Spotlight | date = July 30, 2009 | url = http://www.thefashionspot.com/runway-news/21253-designer-spotlight-steven-Lagos/ | accessdate = June 24, 2014}}</ref>
As a young man, Steven Lagos trained with many talented master jewelers while working with the finest materials, including 18k gold and precious gemstones. After perfecting his skills, Steven created his own fine jewelry company, LAGOS, at the age of 19. <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/anthonydemarco/2017/09/24/steven-lagos-reflects-on-40-year-career-while-looking-ahead/#6fd1d2b54ef2|title=Steven Lagos Reflects On 40-Year Career While Looking Ahead|last=DeMarco|first=Anthony|work=Forbes|access-date=2018-01-09|language=en}}</ref>


Since 1977, LAGOS has made more than two million pieces.<ref>{{Citation | last = Aspon | first = Catherine | title = Lagos: The Legend | publisher = Papercity | date = February 28, 2013 | url = http://www.papercitymag.com/Article/6047/Lagos%3A-The-Legend/ | accessdate = June 1, 2014}}</ref> Steven Lagos estimates that he has created 10,000 pieces and 400 to 500 new designs each year.<ref>{{Citation | last = Aspon | first = Catherine | title = Lagos: The Legend | publisher = Papercity | date = February 28, 2013 | url = http://www.papercitymag.com/Article/6047/Lagos%3A-The-Legend/ | accessdate = June 1, 2014}}</ref>
In the early 1980’s, Neiman Marcus was creating a new category of bridge jewelry and asked Steven to be involved. As a goldsmith with silver experience, Steven was one of the first to introduce two-tone jewelry at a time when it wasn’t popular for women to wear silver and gold together. The collection was successful and LAGOS gained a cult-like following. <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/anthonydemarco/2017/09/24/steven-lagos-reflects-on-40-year-career-while-looking-ahead/#6fd1d2b54ef2|title=Steven Lagos Reflects On 40-Year Career While Looking Ahead|last=DeMarco|first=Anthony|work=Forbes|access-date=2018-01-09|language=en}}</ref>

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In 1984, Steven Lagos created the brand’s iconic design, textured sterling silver known as Caviar. This was inspired by the raw material [[hematite]].<ref>{{Citation|last=Behan|first=Tara|title=Jewelry Czar|date=February 2010|url=http://www.mainlinetoday.com/Main-Line-Today/February-2010/Jewelry-Czar/|publisher=MainLine Today|accessdate=June 24, 2014}}</ref>

In 2001, Steven created the iconic Caviar Rope design. It has a sculptural texture, unique look and requires expert craftsmanship. It was a success and the brand has sold 250,000 since it launched.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/anthonydemarco/2017/09/24/steven-lagos-reflects-on-40-year-career-while-looking-ahead/#6fd1d2b54ef2|title=Steven Lagos Reflects On 40-Year Career While Looking Ahead|last=DeMarco|first=Anthony|work=Forbes|access-date=2018-01-09|language=en}}</ref>

In 2015, LAGOS unveiled ''Black Caviar'', its most innovative collection to date and the first LAGOS collection to use ceramic beads with radiant 18K gold and diamonds. <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/anthonydemarco/2017/09/24/steven-lagos-reflects-on-40-year-career-while-looking-ahead/#6fd1d2b54ef2|title=Steven Lagos Reflects On 40-Year Career While Looking Ahead|last=DeMarco|first=Anthony|work=Forbes|access-date=2018-01-09|language=en}}</ref>

Fall 2017 introduced a new 18k Caviar Gold collection featuring a variety of silhouettes crafted with the highest quality and precision. <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/anthonydemarco/2017/09/24/steven-lagos-reflects-on-40-year-career-while-looking-ahead/#6fd1d2b54ef2|title=Steven Lagos Reflects On 40-Year Career While Looking Ahead|last=DeMarco|first=Anthony|work=Forbes|access-date=2018-01-09|language=en}}</ref>


== Design ==
== Design ==
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In 1984, Steven Lagos created the brand’s textured sterling silver known as Caviar. This was inspired by the raw material of [[hematite]].<ref>{{Citation | last = Behan | first = Tara | title = Jewelry Czar | publisher = MainLine Today | date = February 2010 | url = http://www.mainlinetoday.com/Main-Line-Today/February-2010/Jewelry-Czar/ | accessdate = June 24, 2014}}</ref>
Caviar is the signature design created by Steven Lagos that has since evolved into an essential element of every piece. The innovative design is the brand's DNA and instantly recognizable as LAGOS. Caviar beading requires expert engineering and craftsmanship. <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/anthonydemarco/2017/09/24/steven-lagos-reflects-on-40-year-career-while-looking-ahead/#6fd1d2b54ef2|title=Steven Lagos Reflects On 40-Year Career While Looking Ahead|last=DeMarco|first=Anthony|work=Forbes|access-date=2018-01-09|language=en}}</ref>

== Marketing ==
Beginning in the 1990s, Steven noticed a trend toward women purchasing fine jewelry for themselves, and he became passionate about creating jewelry that allows women to express themselves in unique ways. This set the stage for the brand’s 2014 campaign launch and current tagline “My LAGOS, My Way”. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lagos-launches-national-advertising-campaign-my-lagos-my-way-276443771.html|title=LAGOS Launches National Advertising Campaign: MY LAGOS MY WAY|last=LAGOS|website=www.prnewswire.com|language=en|access-date=2018-01-09}}</ref>

== Awards & Honors ==
In August 1999, Steven Lagos was inducted into the [[Council of Fashion Designers of America]] (CFDA).<ref>{{Citation | title = CFDA Members | publisher = CFDA | date = August 1999 | url = http://cfda.com/members#!steven-lagos | accessdate = June 24, 2014 }}</ref>

== Philanthropy ==
In May 2014, Steven Lagos was honored by the [[Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health|Keep Memory Alive Foundation]] in Las Vegas for his charitable contributions to their organization, which is dedicated to raising awareness, care and research for Alzheimer’s disease and brain disorders.<ref>{{Citation | last = Heebner | first = Jennifer | title = Steven Lagos Honored by Keep Memory Alive | publisher = JCK | date = June 6, 2014 | url = http://www.jckonline.com/2014/06/06/steven-Lagos-honored-keep-memory-alive | accessdate = June 24, 2014}}</ref> LAGOS continues to support the foundation by donating 100 percent of proceeds from its dedicated Keep Memory Alive collection to the organization.


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
*{{Official website|http://www.lagos.com/}}


[[Category:American silversmiths]]
[[Category:American silversmiths]]

Revision as of 15:29, 17 February 2018

Lagos
Company typePrivate company
IndustryJewelers, Silversmiths, Goldsmiths
Founded1977; 47 years ago (1977)
FounderSteven Lagos
Headquarters
441 N 5th St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Area served
USA, Canada & the Caribbean

Lagos is a privately held American jewelry company. Founded by Steven Lagos in 1977, the brand is known for its jewelry craftsmanship and the proprietary design technique of textured caviar-like beading.[1] The company has offices in New York and Bangkok with its corporate headquarters in Philadelphia.[2]

LAGOS is sold in over 300 stores within the United States, including Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom, and independent jewelry retailers throughout the country.[3] The brand’s flagship boutique opened in 1994 on Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[4][5]

History

Lagos jewelry was founded in 1977 by American artist and designer, Steven Lagos. At age 17, he met his mentor, a Russian jeweler, who taught him the importance of jewelry craft and technique.[6][7] It was then he began learning “the lessons of old world craftsmanship” and “the importance of working with the highest quality materials.”[8] Steven Lagos founded the company at age 20.[9]

Since 1977, LAGOS has made more than two million pieces.[10] Steven Lagos estimates that he has created 10,000 pieces and 400 to 500 new designs each year.[11]

Design

In 1984, Steven Lagos created the brand’s textured sterling silver known as Caviar. This was inspired by the raw material of hematite.[12]

References

  1. ^ Garced, Kristi (July 31, 2012), Jewelry Designer Steven Lagos to Mark 35 Years, Women’s Wear Daily, retrieved June 24, 2014
  2. ^ LAGOS, Inc., InsideView, retrieved June 24, 2014
  3. ^ Van Allen, Peter (July 20, 2011), Jeweler Lagos Redoing Center City Store, Expanding, Philadelphia Business Journal, retrieved June 24, 2014
  4. ^ Wellington, Elizabeth (November 24, 2011), "Mirror, Mirror: Lagos Polishes Up His Silver Business", The Philadelphia Inquirer, retrieved June 24, 2014
  5. ^ Lagos Celebrates 35 Years, Philadelphia Style, December 17, 2012, retrieved June 24, 2014
  6. ^ Aspon, Catherine (February 28, 2013), Lagos: The Legend, Papercity, retrieved June 1, 2014
  7. ^ Grant, Andrea (July 30, 2009), Designer Spotlight: Steven Lagos, The Fashion Spotlight, retrieved June 24, 2014
  8. ^ Behan, Tara (February 2010), Jewelry Czar, MainLine Today, retrieved June 24, 2014
  9. ^ Grant, Andrea (July 30, 2009), Designer Spotlight: Steven Lagos, The Fashion Spotlight, retrieved June 24, 2014
  10. ^ Aspon, Catherine (February 28, 2013), Lagos: The Legend, Papercity, retrieved June 1, 2014
  11. ^ Aspon, Catherine (February 28, 2013), Lagos: The Legend, Papercity, retrieved June 1, 2014
  12. ^ Behan, Tara (February 2010), Jewelry Czar, MainLine Today, retrieved June 24, 2014
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