Summer Forecast 2011
Captivating Koi
In Japan, koi fish symbolize love and friendship, and perseverance and strength in the face of adversity. Koi are legendary for their longevity. Look for the koi’s fluid grace to increasingly accentuate a wide variety of giftware to beautiful effect.
Resources:
- Bluegill Pottery
704.824.9928
bluegillpottery.com - Midori
800.659.3049
midoriribbon.com - Wabisabi Green
760.445.9225
wabisabigreen.com - CBHstudio
978.449.0222
littlepackrats.com - Benjamin Paul, LLC
206.452.2806
benjaminpaul.net
Social Connections
This year’s outlook is just peachy.![]()
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The Pantone Color Institute named Peach Fuzz (PANTONE 13-1023) its 2024 Color of the Year, and the hue is already permeating retail. Here we present the latest products adorned in the peachy hue, as well as four complementary hues selected by Pantone for 2024. Read the Spring 2024 Trend Report here: giftshopmag.com/article/spring-2024-trend-report-peach-fuzz-and-its-supporting-cast/![]()
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📸: Photo courtesy of Mud Pie.
News
April 22, 2024
Apparel, Formal Markets launch autumn/winter 2024
April 22, 2024
Atlanta Market updates home resources for summer 2024
April 22, 2024
LVDC presents two events in May 2024
April 17, 2024
GCA names 35th Annual Louie Award winners
April 16, 2024
MarketTime names Christine Lee as CEO
April 16, 2024
Registration opens for Summer 2024 Las Vegas Market
Products
Upcoming Trade Shows
May 15 – 17
International Fashion Jewelry & Accessory Group
Orlando, FL USA
Jun 19 – 25
Dallas Total Home & Gift Market
Dallas, TX USA
Jun 19 – 22
Lightovation: Dallas International Lighting Show
Dallas, TX USA
Jul 15 – 18
Summer Casual Market Atlanta
Atlanta, GA USA
Jul 16 – 22
Atlanta Market
Atlanta, GA USA
Jul 28 – Aug 1
Las Vegas Market
Las Vegas, NV USA
Aug 4 – 7
