Newbridge Silverware

Newbridge Silverware is a designer and producer of jewellery, homeware and giftware products.

Newbridge Silverware
Founded1934[1]
HeadquartersNewbridge, County Kildare, Republic of Ireland
Key people
William Doyle (CEO)
WebsiteOfficial website

History

Newbridge Silverware was founded in 1934 as a homeware manufacturer.[1] It is based in Newbridge, County Kildare.[1]

In 1993, William Doyle took over as chief executive after his father, Dominic, passed away.[2] Under Doyle the company expanded its product lines to include jewellery.[2]

In 2007, the Museum of Style Icons was established at the Newbridge store and contains pieces of fashion history, including the hot pink cocktail dress worn by Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's.[1][3] In 2014, the company reported sales of €21.5 million.[2]

Newbridge Silverware brand ambassadors have included Yasmin Le Bon, Sophie Dahl, Ronan O'Gara, Rob Kearney, Rozanna Purcell, Amy Huberman and Naomi Campbell, among others.[4][5]

References
  1. "Newbridge Silverware builds ambitious plan for US market". The Irish Times. 14 November 2016.
  2. "How Newbridge cornered the market in modern silverware and jewellery". independent. 22 April 2015. Retrieved 2020-10-20.
  3. Black, Fergus (2 November 2007). "Irish firm pays €246,000 for iconic Grace Kelly dresses". independent. Retrieved 2020-10-20.
  4. Carr, Aoife; McQuillan, Deirdre. "Naomi Campbell revealed as the new face of Newbridge Silverware". The Irish Times. Retrieved 2020-10-20.
  5. "[PICS] Rugby player Rob Kearney models Newbridge Silverware latest collection". 6 March 2015. Archived from the original on 26 April 2016.
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