Herend’s Queen Victoria is king among patterns, created in 1851 and still one of Herend’s top sellers every year. Different iterations of the pattern have been created over the years, including Royal Garden that Herend designed for Prince William and Kate Middleton and presented to their emissary on the eve of their wedding. Maureen Ellis, marketing director Martin’s Herend Imports Queen Victoria or Herend’s Rothschild Bird, still fresh and look great mixed with so many things. It remains to be seen, but another player with staying power could be Juliska’s Berry and Thread. Meg Jewett, owner L.V. Harkness FRANCISCAN DESERT ROSE. KAREN SCHULTZ, NATIONAL SALES MANAGER WILTON ARMETALE Simon Pearce has sold Belmont dinnerware for over 31 years. In white and celadon. it’s our best-selling product. Simon created Belmont when he first came to the U.S. and restored the mill in Quechee, Vermont, which is still our flagship location. Ed Lent, creative integration manager Simon Pearce Longchamp, still selling after 39 years. Fred Dohn, CEO Americas Arc International Mikasa’s Italian Countryside has been around for 20 years and is still incredibly strong. It complements any kitchen or dining room. David Mackrell, senior V.P./tabletop Lifetime Brands Italian Countryside, a strong seller at 20 years old and a perennial favorite that can be dressed up or work in more casual settings. Glenn Simon, president, tabletop Lifetime Brands Italian Countryside. Beverley Reid, senior category manager Mikasa Longchamp, from Cristal d’Arques. It’s been a top bridal registry pattern and is in more households than any other pattern. It was used last year by President Obama at a White House dinner. It surely is keeping up with the times. Tom Moleski, director of marketing Arc International OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2012 123