Dec 3, 2008

PMC welcomes By Design Accessories

(SEATTLE) – Pacific Market Center, the leading permanent wholesale market on the west coast, is pleased to announce the latest addition to its collection of permanent showrooms, By Design Accessories. The new showroom offers a variety of jewelry and accessories, most of which are made in the USA and/or by Fair Trade.

The lines of jewelry include vintage-inspired, sterling silver and enamel collections designed by Anne Koplik, Indigo, Kevin N Anna, Mark Poulin, Sosi B and Vera Wolf. Accessories include scarves, handknits, hats, handbags and eyewear collections designed by Dana Herbert Scarves, Tara Handknits, TOUCAN Hats, Tutela Handbags, Wallaroo Hats and Winks Reading Glasses. By Design Accessories are ideal for boutiques, home décor, museum and hospital gift shops, jewelry stores, and a variety of other businesses.

“Consumers are increasingly becoming aware of where and how the products they purchase are made and they want to support companies who practice Fair Trade,” said Lisa Goodman, director of marketing for Pacific Market Center. “By Design Accessories provides a niche in the market for the conscientious consumer, and we are delighted to have them join Pacific Market Center.”

Laura Thomas, owner of By Design Accessories, has been an independent sales representative in the Pacific Northwest for more than ten years. Thomas prides herself in offering product lines that will sell fast at a good value to the retail customer at a good margin for the retailer.

“As a large supporter of U.S. based artists and wholesalers, I’m excited to be showing at Pacific Market Center for its convenience to buyers, as it is a valuable resource for trends and the best products on the market,” said Thomas.

Located at suite 360A at Pacific Market Center, By Design Accessories will be open to buyers during shows and by appointment. For a full list of product lines featured in the new showroom and for more information, visitwww.pacificmarketcenter.com

:About Pacific Market Center
Pacific Market Center is the leading permanent wholesale market on the west coast, featuring the latest in home furnishings, accessories and gift products. The industry destination for buyers in the Western United States, Canada and beyond, Pacific Market Center offers permanent showrooms on five floors featuring thousands of product lines for a wide selection of merchandise to help buyers keep up with every trend affecting their consumers. Pacific Market Center draws thousands of buyers from more than 30 channels of distribution including high-end department stores, corporate, specialty retailers, home furnishings, kitchenware, events, stagers, interior designers, gourmet food, hospitality, garden/outdoor living, salons & spas, wineries, Internet, and regional chain outlets. Located in Seattle’s Design District, Pacific Market Center is open to the trade only. For more information, visit www.pacificmarketcenter.com. Pacific Market Center is owned and managed by The Benaroya Companies.