Dec 10, 2010

NYIGF’S Personal Accessories Welcomes Influx of New Resources

White Plains, NY – A significant influx of new accessory resources, particularly handmade jewelry, will join the Personal Accessories division of the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®) in winter 2011.  More than 40 new and returning companies will debut a breadth of wearables and travel accessories, such as headwear, handbags and laptop sleeves, bringing the total number of exhibitors in the division to 350.

One of ten divisions of the NYIGF, Personal Accessories features an on-trend array of wearables, fine and fashion jewelry, handbags, scarves, leather goods, men’s gifts and more. Details®, a fashion-forward showcase within Personal Accessories, presents a boutique collection of jewelry, fashion accessories, men’s accessories and travel accessories.

“Personal Accessories will offer buyers an exponentially increased number of fresh, innovative accessory lines,” said Dorothy Belshaw, NYIGF director and GLM senior vice president.  “Handmade jewelry designers relocating from NYIGF’s Handmadedivision into Personal Accessories are bringing some exciting, boutique-quality collections which showcase their artisan skills.”

The newest participants within Personal Accessories represent head-to-toe wearables and accessories. These companies include: David & Young (scarves, headwear, pashminas); Eric Javits Inc. (hats, handbags and wallets); Gypsy SOULE® Inc. (footwear, jewels, belts, headwear); Hush Puppies Timepieces (men’s and women’s watches); Judith Haas (handmade jewelry); PJ Salvage (loungewear); Po Campo (bike bags); Ruth Avra (art jewelry); Satomi Kawakita Jewelry (handmade jewelry); and Sherpani (lifestyle bags for women).

This winter, a number of exhibitors will relocate from NYIGF’s Handmade® division into Personal Accessories featuring Details, showcasing a wide range of handcrafted jewelry in various media, such as metals, wood, sea glass, crystal and gemstones.  These exhibitors include: Anetta Van Haagen, LLC (eco-chic and sea glass jewelry); Atlantis Berlin, Inc. (contemporary jewelry from Germany);  Colleen Toland, Inc. (handcrafted jewelry); Denis & Charles (contemporary jewelry); ElyCoGift (sea glass); Heather Benjamin (handmade jewelry); Michou (handmade jewelry); Potluck Paris (handmade jewelry and stationery); Roman Glass Co./Altam Styleworks Inc. (jewelry); Samantha Davimes, Inc. (imported jewelry and accessories); and Tamalon (handcrafted jewelry).

Wearable accessories, such as hats, scarves, and handbags, will be showcased by many of the companies returning to Personal Accessories following an absence from the market, including:  Anoki (scarves, sarongs, kaftans and kimonos); Caroline Pate Jewelry (fine handcrafted gemstone jewelry); Dream Mullick (spirituality-inspired jewelry); JadeCandy by YuJade Inc. (handmade jewelry); Liz Victory (cosmetic bags and totes); Madera Exotic Woods, LLC (handcrafted sustainable wood jewelry); Mary Frances Accessories (handbags, accessories and gifts); Tessoro Inc. (handmade jewelry); TLC Handbags by Home & Style (Balinese handbags and accessories); and Wallaroo Hat Company (hats).

New and returning exhibitors join a core of notable companies which have established Personal Accessories featuring Details as a “must-shop” division in NYIGF. These include: Dogeared Jewels and Gifts; Dynomighty (personal and travel accessories); Hobo (bags, wallets, sunglasses); John Wind/Maximal Art (jewelry collection); Murval Paris (handbags and travel bags); MyWalit (wallets and bags); Stewart/Stand (men’s gifts and accessories); Toss (handbags); and Viv & Ingrid (jewelry).

The Details product showcase also will welcome a number of newcomers to NYIGF, as well as some key suppliers returning to the division.  Boutique-style lines in jewelry, accessories and travel products will be presented in this highly-targeted division, with returning and debuting companies including:  Anne Woodman Jewelry Design (handmade jewelry); cinda b USA, LLC (travel bags, totes and accessories); Diaper Dude (men’s diaper bags and backpacks); Jo Handbags (purses, clutches and tote bags); KIRSTiN ASH Pty Ltd (vintage-inspired jewelry); Licence 71195 Inc. (designer handbags and watches); Lily Pottery (stamped clay jewelry); N+A new york (concept art jewelry); Paz Sintes (designer textile jewelry); Tepper Jackson (travel and cosmetic bags, loungewear); and Webbedware (cuffs, earrings and necklaces).

NYIGF runs Saturday, January 29, through Thursday, February 3, 2011, at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center and Passenger Ship Terminal Piers 92 and 94. NYIGF is the nation’s premier gift, home and lifestyle marketplace, with 2,800 exhibiting companies featuring an extraordinary breadth and depth of design-driven home fashion products and complementary giftware. Some 35,000 attendees from all 50 states and more than 85 countries worldwide are expected. Information and registration is available online at www.nyigf.com.