Year Established: 1968
Commendation: Gold
Herbert Wiesboeck began work at LW Designers in 1968, after moving from Austria to Australia in search of work. He met Kurt Lenk, with whom he shared a 40-year business partnership and developed the flourishing jewellery manufacturing business. Working closely with his son, Herbert’s business thrives on providing handmade, beautifully crafted jewellery which he sells direct to stores in Melbourne.
LW Designers is still located on Collins Street, which, as Herbert explains, is convenient to customers, subcontractors and suppliers. For Herbert, his business is no longer about the money, but about staying active and being part of the hustle and bustle of the city.