Stephen's World
Post Ibiza Blues

Post Ibiza week can give some people the blues. Personally I see it as a chance to hear some music with lyrics.

Considering its August we have a million things going on at work. We have finally got the applications in for the building and electrical permits in order to start construction on the new shop in the heart of Beverly Hills. No2 Rodeo Drive. How posh is that I ask you?

We finally settled on interior designer Alexes from Texas to implement the vision we have for this amazing space. I say amazing as the configuration is over 2 floors; the ground floor will be the SW boutique inspired by our flagship store on London’s Mount Street. This space is under the supervision of eagle eye Claire DS my Brand Director and Head Designer. No detail gets by Ms DS.

The second floor is my domain. Historically a bit redundant for retail, this is going to be the first SW curated space. Feeling like a loft with amazing views of Wiltshire Blvd and Rodeo Drive, the loft will be a moveable feast of art, photography, music and even food, in the form of pop up restaurants every now and again. Plus there’ll be a full free bar (for customers, potential customers or just my boozy mates) to enjoy a Webster Martoonie.

The space will be known as the No Regrets lounge. Make sure you are on the guest list.

As if that wasn’t enough, our shop in the immaculate city of Vienna opens at the end of August. This again has been painstakingly put together by Claire and Kate the dynamic duo. The building is nearly 300 years old, complete with vaulted ceilings; it’s the perfect setting for SW jewels.

The Vienna boutique will be the second Stephen Webster store in continental Europe following the very successful boutique in Marbella. If anyone is in the mood for a Viennese whirl then come on down to 10 Petersplatz, Vienna.

Finally, I have just landed in Mumbai, having been asked to speak at the first Indian International Jewellery Fair. IIJF . It’s hot steamy and 1 in the morning.

More Indian adventures to follow