Jewellery (jewelry)

The once sleepy, low-profile Faonnable is starting to wake up.

With an eye on growth, the Nice, France-based traditional men’s and women’s collection has pumped up its ranks with new creative and executive talent. Eric Wright, formerly with Roberto Cavalli and Karl Lagerfeld, has been named artistic director, and Lance Isham, formerly Polo Ralph Lauren Corp.’s vice chairman, has been named as executive chairman. Both positions are new.

The appointments come on the heels of tapping Alberto Lavia as chief executive officer and president in July.

In an exclusive interview, Isham said Faonnable in January will open a U.S. headquarters…