Dana Buchman vintage costume jewelry

Dana Buchman vintage costume jewelry
Founded in 1987 by American fashion designer Dana Buchman, DB was an upscale menswear and womenswear brand.
Born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee, Dana Buchman graduated from White Station High School in Memphis, Rhode Island School of Design, and St. Martin School of the Arts. After graduation, Dana Buchman became creative director at Ellen Tracy’s (clothing manufacturer since 1949).
In 1982, Buchman joined the corporation of American designer Liz Claiborne. After five years with Liz Claiborne, Buchman launched her eponymous collection under the Liz Claiborne Corporation.
In addition to clothing, Buchman launched DB costume jewelry collection. Among dozens of trademarks owned by Dana Buchman, there were three jewelry trademarks. First one, owned by Kate Spade & Company LLC, was active from 1997-2009, and second trademark “Dana Buchman luxe” owned by L.C. Licensing Inc, New York, 1997-2000. The third trademark – Diva Dana Buchman (2006-2007).
Noteworthy, most Dana Buchman jewelry pieces were manufactured in China.
In 2011, Liz Claiborne sold the Dana Buchman brand to Kohls (largest department store chain in the United States).

Dana Buchman vintage costume jewelry