Once-promising RI jewelry company now owes millions

Once-promising RI jewelry company now owes millions

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Alex and Ani was founded by Cranston-based designer Carolyn Rafaelian back in 2004. But today, the jewelry company is a shell of its former self: it's mostly controlled by out-of-state private equity firms and owes millions to small businesses, landlords, and the town of East Greenwich. The Boston Globe RI's Alexa Gagosz joined 12 News at 4 to talk about the latest lawsuit against Alex and Ani, brought by a designe…

Jewelry designer accuses L.A. celebrity attorney in 'fraud' lawsuit over unpaid fees

In a lawsuit filed Wednesday, Pamela Love is seeking to collect unpaid money while also alleging that Alex and Ani's owners — including L.A. celebrity attorney Mark Geragos — engaged in a “shell game” and orchestrated “a collusive foreclosure."

Jewelry designer accuses L.A. celebrity attorney in ‘fraud’ lawsuit over unpaid fees

When the jewelry company Alex and Ani sought to redefine its product line in 2023, executives turned to L.A.-based designer Pamela Love. Along with her own eponymous brand, Love had worked with J. Crew, Shinola and Top Shop. At Alex and Ani, she would be “creative director” for about $21,000 per month, plus royalties. Now, Love has taken Alex and Ani’s owners to court, saying the company is selling her designs but owes her up to $6 million in ro…