Kicking off our market, we start things off with the keynote panel with Luxe Magazine. Below, the educational and interesting schedule of events and showroom to visit.
Wednesday, May 12 • Market Program
KEYNOTE 9:30AM-10:30AM, ASTRA Café, 14th floor
The Intersection of Quality and Craftsmanship
With Pamela Jaccarino, editor-in-chief of LUXE Interiors + Design and panelists Bunny Williams, Laura Kirar, Thomas Jayne and Stephen Elrod
An engaging discussion about what defines artisan-quality textiles, furnishings and interior spaces. We’ll explore how these leading designers curate and discern furnishings and accessories for interior projects and learn about their refined sensibilities and commitment to craftsmanship when it comes to their own product design work. Discover the distinctions of premium-quality furniture and home accessories and why it’s important to educate clients about the difference.
Keynote reception to follow at Sanderson @ Zoffany Showroom, Suite 409
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
9:00am – 12:00noon
Gracie, Suite 1411
A Gracie artist will be in the newley opened showroom to demonstrate the technique of handpainting Chinese wallpaper. Gracie’s artists hand make and hand paint Chinese wallpapers in the same manner as those produced in the 18th century. Visitors will be given a piece of original artwork as a keepsake. Coffee and pastry will be served.
11:00am-11:45am
Robert Allen / Beacon Hill, Suite 301
The Latest from Larry Laslo
Noted product and interior designer Larry Laslo will introduce “Destinations,” his newest fabric collection for Robert Allen, with fabrics inspired by his projects in South Beach and Aspen. Join Larry on a trip around the globe, as he gives a visual presentation of his most exciting projects and products. Lunch will be served.
S. Harris/Vervain, Suite 611
The Barry Dixon Collection for Vervain
Barry Dixon brings his warm, hospitable Southern designs to Vervain for an elegant and traditional fabric collection with a cosmopolitan twist. His Barry Dixon Collection for Vervain is “a worldly pastiche of my favorite design styles and influences spanning cultures and periods – edited, colored and juxtaposed into a seamlessly modern, hospitable reality.” Join Barry and Vervain for a look into the inspiration and aesthetic harmony behind his fabrics and trimmings in the inaugural Barry Dixon Collection for Vervain and signing of his new book, Barry Dixon Interiors. Refreshments will be served.
12:00pm-12:45pm
Brunschwig & Fils / Hinson & Company, Suite 1200
What the Future Holds in the Next Decade of Design
Join industry icons, Olivier Peardon, president of Brunschwig & Fils and Harry Hinson, founder of Hinson & Company, designer Susan-Zises-Green and Jason Kontos, editor-in-chief of New York Spaces Magazine who will moderate the panel on the future evolution of our industry in terms of fabric, wallpaper, lighting and furniture... and the role of the classic and the contemporary in interior design. Light luncheon will be served.
Rug Art, Suite 1518
Rug-Art is happy to announce our new showroom on the 15th Floor. Please join us for a presentation that will inspire and give you a new appreciation for how you look and think about custom rugs- especially ours. Owners, Vidal & Sigal Sasson will discuss the new innovative fibers Rug-Art is using and walk you through our collection of new designs. GoodWeave, an organization fighting to end child-labor will also be on hand to give a short multimedia presentation. Presentation will be followed by a wine reception and light lunch. Space is limited. Please RSVP to 212-207-8211.
1:00pm-1:45pm
Lorin Marsh, Suite 720
Three leading designers of luxury interiors – Mary Douglas Drysdale, Samuel Botero and Marshall Watson – will present the fine art of bed making and styling using distinctive sheeting, covers, pillows and accessories from Lorin Marsh. Bed making experts from leading interiors cleaning service, New York’s Little Elves, will lend their expertise in demonstrating techniques for layering each element for optimum comfort and visual appeal. A properly made bed gives you the valuable gift of a good night's sleep. Please join us for this comforting tutorial.
Pierre Frey, Suite 1611
Exhibition 1935 – 1955: inspiration & realism of fabrics.
Explore the bold and fascinating era in art and textile design from 1935 to 1955 through the archives exhibit of Pierre Frey. This was a period influenced by two main artistic styles: Neo-Medievalsim and Surrealism. Noted author, textile historian, and Pierre Frey’s archivist Sophie Rouart will discuss this period of poetry and imagination as presented through the display of nearly 50 documents and drawings. Refreshments will be served. After market, the exhibition will remain in New York through July 30, 2010.
Pierre Deux, Suite 134
Application Decoration: Conceptualize, design, store & shop for a client - all within the palm of your hand. Presented by Pierre Deux and Mark On Call™.
Have you ever been to a showroom and wish you had been able to instantly see how a fabric pattern or finish might have worked in a specific room? Better yet, find out if the client even likes what you have found? The Mark On Call™ application for the Apple® iPhone & iPod Touch makes designing & space planning easy. It is like having a personal product showroom and each of your clients’ information at your fingertips! Join interior designer Mark Lewison, creator of Mark On Call™ as he discusses and demonstrates how interior design professionals, their clients—and do-it-yourselfers alike—can plan, preview and carry out their design visions while staying organized and within budget. Be the first to download the exclusive Pierre Deux/Mark On Call™ application. Access all your Pierre Deux favorites with one click/”touch.” Guests who RSVP before May 12 will be given a code to register for the application, compliments of Pierre Deux. Please RSVP to 212.644.4891 or ddny@pierredeux.com
2:00pm -2:45pm
Anichini, Suite 923
Anichini, renowned for luxurious high-end bedding, is also celebrated for table top of the same caliber. Please join us at Anichini suite 923 for an informative presentation on our fabulous hand-loomed linen table line. We invite you to explore the endless stocked and custom table top choices in a complete spectrum of colors. Learn how to put together the perfect table setting, whether it is to complete the room, make the room or perfect the holiday table!
David Sutherland, Suite 813
Defining the New Luxury: How to Sustain a Luxury Market in the New Post-Recession World
Alan M. Siegel, partner in the law firm of Levy Sonet & Siegel, LLP and serves as national legal counsel to the American Society of Interior Designers, Inc., will moderate a panel of design manufacturers about the trends in a new luxury market. With a new sense of optimism, clients are wetting their toes in pools of silk and splashing about in custom sectionals and extension tables. But the cautious behavior of the past decade remains. There seems to be a greater appreciation of permanence - of choosing products for the home that do not merely speak of the client's wealth, but of products that speak of timelessness and quality. The panel includes: furniture manufacturer, Maxine Snider, custom rug manufacturer, Vera Za’arour, and, textile manufacturer, Katerina Tana.
Pollack, Suite 1722
David Goldberg shares insights into his company’s approach to the design and manufacturing of his award winning collection of handcrafted wallcovering. He discusses the journey from initial inspiration to final product through the development of unique production methods, specialized tools and materials. Now in his 27th year of service to the interiors industry, David describes the nature of being a wallcovering designer in an ever-changing market.
Niedermaier Showroom, Suite 417
Your Desk is Your Profit Center
This session is designed to offer suggestions to working designers and architects on how increase productivity and prosperity from the magic area called …. YOUR DESK.
Whether your desk is at home or at the office it is important to understand the do’s and taboos for an efficient work
environment. Create more time or increase profits by simple desk reorganizing. Benjamin Huntington is a professional New York certified Interior Designer, and partner in MH Studio LLC, with twenty years experience in Feng Shui. He will lead this interactive session and offer participant’s suggestions and challenges to improving work environments by examining your desk and understanding how it can effect your work. If you are looking to increase profits in 2010, then don’t miss this session. Your desk is your profit center. Participants are encouraged to bring pictures of their desk/office to use as examples during the session or for a brief consultation afterwards. Designers without desks are welcomed too. Cookies and gossip will be available after the session.
3:00pm-3:45pm Schumacher, Suite 832
Interior Design Today: The New Rules
Join Schumacher’s Senior Vice President, Design & Creative Director, Susan North, and celebrated designers Celerie Kemble and Jamie Drake for a conversation on the fast-changing landscape of the interior design business and decorating trends. Moderated by Carolyn Sollis, former Style Director for House & Garden. Please join us for a great discussion followed by a dessert reception.
Stark Fabric, Suite 1002
Lelievre Event
Stark Fabric is pleased to welcome Marie-Catherine de Masin of Lelievre, Paris. She will lead you on a rare archival exploration of original textiles from the looms of Tassinari & Chatel, the oldest and most prestigious silk mill in Lyon. These silk masterpieces date back to 1680 and include textiles used in installations as diverse as the Palace of Versailles, the White House and historic houses and museums worldwide. Cocktail reception with Mme de Masin to immediately follow the presentation.
4:00pm-4:45pm
Edward Ferrel, Suite 915
Refresh
Join our panel discussion on how to stay fresh and relevant as a designer in 2010. We will delve into how to stay on top of fashion and trends in the industry, how to adapt as your clients change, and how to survive given the current economy. Moderated by Heather Clawson of “Habitually Chic”, join Benjamin Bradley and David Thiergartner of Bradley Thiergartner Interiors, Amanda Nisbet of Amanda Nisbet Design, Inc., and Steven Mittman, Chairman of Edward Ferrell + Lewis Mittman, for this timely and riveting discussion. Wine and cheese reception follows the presentation.
Ralph Lauren Trade Showroom, Suite 404
“Picture Perfect: Designing the New American Family Home.”
Noted interior designer Scott Sanders will discuss “Creating a Man Room” from his new book from Pointed Leaf Press. He will then sign copies of the book, which will be available for purchase. Traditional afternoon tea will be served.
5:30pm-7:30pm
Donghia Showroom, Suite 613
Matthew White - Italy of My Dreams
The Donghia Showroom and Pointed Leaf Press host a cocktail party and book signing to celebrate the publication of Matthew White’s first book, Italy of My Dreams ~The Story of an American Designer’s Passion for Italian Style. Matthew White is a principal designer with the firm White Webb and President of Save Venice, Inc. Books for sale by Potterton Books.
Wednesday, May 12 • Open Houses
OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE
J.Pocker, Suite 214
9:00am to 5:00pm
Discover why J.Pocker is the premiere art and framing source during our Spring Market Open House, May 12. Visit the showroom anytime between 9AM – 5PM to view new and exclusive art and moulding introductions and receive a free gift.
Holly Hunt New York, Suite 605
10:00am to 12:00noon
On May 12th visit the revamped HOLLY HUNT showroom, welcoming the furniture and lighting collections of Gregorius| Pineo with 2200 sq ft of dedicated space featuring the newest 2010 designs. Refreshed selections also by Mattaliano, Dennis & Leen and Formations will also be on display. Enjoy refreshments while checking out the latest HH textile launch items, including a broad selection of new luxurious colors and textures to explore.
J. Robert Scott, Suite 220
10:00am to 5:00pm
Join us for Open House on May 12th 2010, as we introduce La Crème, designed by Sally Sirkin Lewis for J. Robert Scott. Be among the first to experience this luxury textiles collection, in the Crème colorway.
Refreshments will be served
Maharam, Suite 1701
9:30am to 5:00pm
Visit the Maharam showroom for
an overview of recent introductions,
accompanied by Prosecco.
Anichini, Suite 923
1:00pm to 2:00pm
Visit our showroom for a Spring Market Open House!
Moura Starr, Suite 401
9:00am to 5:00pm
Please join us and meet Shelley B. Starr, Founder/Designer of Moura Starr for an open house to view our latest collection. Refresments will be served.
Robert Allen|Beacon Hill, Suite 301
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sherwin-Williams Color Studio at Robert Allen | Beacon Hil: Sherwin-Williams Faux Impressions Debut
Join us for the exciting preview of the Sherwin-Williams Faux Impressions launch. Witness first hand our innovative approach to the decorative finish category and come away with a better understanding of how to specify these coatings on upcoming projects. Jackie Jordan, Director of Color Marketing and Ed Mattingly, Director of Faux Finishes will explain the concepts and key components of these Industry First technologies and systems in this visually inspiring presentation. Live application demonstrations included.
John Rosselli & Associates, Suite 1800
1:00pm to 5:00pm
New Product Preview: Camilla David Textiles Coordinates and New Designs Camilla David Textiles is quickly gaining notice for delicate embroideries in intricately patterned botanicals and graphics. Now the line is expanding to include 88 new coordinates, providing almost limitless textile combinations to complement any design scheme. Please join us for a preview and a sneak peek of more original designs. Light refreshments will be served.
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