Dec 10, 2017

Spotlight on makers and global designs at NY NOW Winter market

NY NOW, the Market for Home, Lifestyle + Gift, will be showcasing new and established designers, makers and global artists during its upcoming winter 2018 market. Through its dedicated Handmade Designer Maker and Handmade Global Design sections, attendees will have the opportunity to explore finds from around the world across all product categories and all media. The Handmade Designer Maker section will be open Feb. 4-7 and can be found on Level 3 of The Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York, while the Handmade Global Design section will be open Feb. 3-6 and can be found on Level 4 (River Pavilion).

“Whether they’re made in a limited-production studio or through global artisan workshops, the products exhibited by the companies in our Handmade Designer Maker and Handmade Global Design sections are so creative and unique,” said Randi Mohr, vice president and NY NOW director. “We love being able to support these amazing companies and their captivating designs and can’t wait to see the incredible new products they have in store for retailers this winter.”

Handmade Designer Maker
NY NOW’s Handmade Designer Maker section features a juried collection of more than 350 designer maker resources from across the United States and around the world. Exhibitors have developed lines of unique and original work, with a focus on limited-production across all categories. A full list of exhibitors in this section can be found here.

This February, NY NOW attendees will have the opportunity to see what these talented makers have been producing and how they have been creatively using new materials into their designs, particularly in the jewelry category:
      •      Dconstruct (Booth #1036) – Jewelry line made from concrete
      •      Broken Plates (Booth #1027)- Jewelry line made from glass plates
      •      Unpossible Cuts (Booth #1155) – Wooden jewelry line

NY NOW also welcomes new companies to the Market and those that are returning after an absence. Some of these exhibitors include:
      •      Adellelouise (Booth #1329; New to NY NOW) – Accessories
      •      Artech Studio (Booth #1240; Returning to NY NOW) – Glassware
      •      Belle & Union (Booth #1241; Returning to NY NOW) – Stationery, textiles,
kitchen (tea towels, aprons, baking utensils)
      •      Guerdoo (Booth #1255; New to NY NOW) – Men’s accessories
      •      Spicer Bags (Booth #1151; Returning to NY NOW) – Accessories

Handmade Global Design
The Handmade Global Design section is unique to NY NOW and provides attendees with a dedicated day on Saturday, February 3 to exclusively immerse themselves in this compelling section. Exhibitors are hand-selected and will showcase authentic designs, from traditional to modern, that have been handmade through global artisan cooperatives and represent the epitome of quality craftsmanship. These exhibitors have U.S. distribution and wholesale pricing capabilities, making it easy for buyers to place orders and bring these exceptional products to their customers. A full list of exhibitors in this section can be found here.

When it comes to what is on-trend in the Handmade Global Design this year, exhibitors are featuring more and more products with woven components, such as woven baskets, bowls, and even wall décor and home accents. Some of the exhibitors leading the way include:
      •      All Across Africa (Booth #226)
      •      Bamboula (Booth #300)
      •      Bridge for Africa (Booth #244)
      •      Steve Parkes (Booth #217)
      •      Swahili African Modern (Booth #423)

In addition, we welcome the new and returning exhibitors that will be showcasing in Handmade Global Design, some of which include:
      •      Home & Loft (Booth #309; Returning to NY NOW) — Decorative accessories
      •      Salaheddin (Booth #402; New to NY NOW) — Tabletop & lighting
      •      Sari Bari (Booth #509; New to NY NOW) — Home décor, baby & accessories
      •      SOCCO Designs (Booth #537; New to NY NOW) — Decorative accessories

For more information, visit nynow.com.