Meet the Magical Fortunato Sisters at The Hive
Once again, the magical Fortunato sisters are joining us at The Hive. I’ve shared their story before, but here’s a reminder in case you don’t know it. Lizzie started making jewelry when she was a student at Duke. And this part I learned recently: on her 24th birthday her twin sister Kathryn gifted her Goldman Sachs bonus check of $10,000 to Lizzie with a note that read, “Follow your dreams.” This was the only funding the company ever received. Two years later Kathryn left her finance job to join her sister and as they say, the rest is history.
I’ve been doing retail for 21 years now, and there is no better brand or people in the business. The way they treat me and our customers is remarkable. They are generous with their time and they stand behind their product. They are the kind of people and company that make being in retail fun.
Just look at their jewelry, wearing it really does bring a smile to your face. It brightens up any outfit and there is nothing else like it on the market. They also make all their pieces by hand and most are made in their studio in NYC. After a future market visit, I’ll have to write a little behind-the-scenes post to better describe their setup. The showroom is just as beautiful as the jewelry they create. If you know the brand, you know they created what some call a "neck mess." Nobody can layer necklaces like the Fortunato sisters. They are also known for their statement earrings. Lately one of our most popular items is the organic hoop; we literally can’t keep them in stock. The rings have also been a top seller and I have always loved the cuff bracelets.
Browse the Lizzie Fortunato Lookbook for a sneak peek:
The Fortunato sisters have shipped us so many beautiful pieces just for our trunk show event. They’re also going to be at The Hive Thursday night from 3 to 7pm and Friday from 10am to 1pm. Please come by and say hello and check out their Spring 2025 collection.
