Events
Shoppe Object, the premier home and gift trade show, has concluded its highly anticipated Summer 2024 edition with remarkable success, marking a significant milestone in its continuous growth trajectory. This season’s show saw a 13% increase in exhibitors and a 10% increase in unique buyer attendance as compared to last year, highlighting the event’s expanding influence in the design community. Notably, 22% of exhibitors were international, underscoring the show’s global appeal and reach.
High Point Market Authority (HPMA) announces “Style Spotters Spotlight,” a new twist on the trade show organizer’s signature Style Spotters program, naming TV design stars Galey Alix and Mikel Welch as this season’s Fall Market headliners.
The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) announces Bell Biv DeVoe (BBD) and Funk You as this season’s Center Stage headliners for Saturday, October 26 and Sunday, October 27.
COLLECTIBLE, Europe’s unrivaled contemporary design fair, announces its exclusive New York City debut this September in collaboration with WSA and Water Street Projects.
“Planning ahead is a great start to optimizing your Market experience,” says Tammy Covington Nagem, HPMA president and CEO. “I always encourage guests to take advantage of our complimentary concierge service so they can secure the best options for accommodations and flights.”
This year’s series promises to again be an inspiring and impactful experience, with all proceeds benefiting the Fitch Family Comprehensive Pediatric Rehabilitation Program at UNC Children’s Hospital.
The housewares industry’s resilience is once again being tested amid the uncertainty of economic, technological and global disruption during a consequential election year whose outcome, one way or the other, is sure to affect policy and response that directs business strategy and practice in 2025 and beyond.
Shoppe Object, New York City’s leading home and gift trade show, will host its Summer 2024 edition from August 4-6, 2024. The event, set to be the largest in the show’s history, will take place at two premier locations: Pier 36 and Skylight at Essex Crossing.
The week kicked off with positive early sales. Galerie Meubles et Lumières, winner of the fair’s Best Gallery Presentation award, reported the sale of two hero pieces within its booth very quickly upon opening: the Anemone sofa by Jean-Pierre Laporte, a circular set of seating in a flower bud formation, and the large-scale, structural chandelier, Cassiopée by Max Sauze.
The 18th edition of DESIGN MIAMI.BASEL is now open, spotlighting rare and unique presentations of collectible design from over 25 exhibitors at the fair’s established location, the Basel Messeplatz.