NY NOW Summer 2017 Market Show at NY Javit Center

BY: Liliana Rocio, Senior Editor For World Liberty TV

NY NOW Summer 2017 Market Show at NY Javit Center for the start of the Summer 2017 Market. Starting  Saturday, August 19 and continuing through Wednesday, August 23, buyers, designers, and tastemakers had the opportunity to discover the latest home and lifestyle trends, attend exclusive events and seminars, and rub elbows with some of the most influential names in the business.

Dr.Abbey with Austin Bird of DeBrand Fine Chocolates

“We’re excited to provide a one-stop shop for attendees to prepare for the holiday season and the months that follow,” said Randi Mohr, Group Show Director, NY NOW and Vice President, Emerald Expositions. “From the curated sustainability: design for a better world® and destination: new displays to a busy seminar schedule, exciting events, and a nearly sold-out market floor, we look forward to being on-site in just a few days and bringing the NY NOW summer 2017 market to life!”

Dr.Abbey with Howard Chiu Dir of THAT! Inventions

The Market will continue its tradition of a staggered opening. The Handmade® Global Design section of the HANDMADE Collection, presenting 150 global import resources,  opened  on Saturday, August 19 and close on Tuesday, August 22. The HOME and LIFESTYLE Collections, as well as Artisan Resource® opened on Sunday, August 20 and close on Wednesday, August 23. In addition, the popular Handmade® Designer Maker section, featuring 350 design maker resources from across the U.S. and around the world focusing on limited-production makers across all categories and media, has moved to Level 3 of the convention center for the first time, and as a result, it follows the same schedule as the other sections on that level, opening Sunday, August 20 and closing Wednesday, August 23.

Dr.Abbey with Lori Lieske of Solomate Socks

Tastemakers and More: NY NOW  gathered more than 2,400 premier brands – established and emerging alike – who  showcased tens of thousands of on-trend products across hundreds of categories. Attendees were able to  browse the expansive aisles and discover unique finds from an endless mecca of innovations across categories including home décor and furnishings, tabletop and housewares, gifts, stationery, and textiles, as well as personal care and accessories for men, women and children, and more!

Dr.Abbey with Kenneth Yung of CPIS International

This year, NY NOW is excited to partner with Adam Glassman, Creative Director of O, The Oprah Magazine, Emmy Award-winning fashion correspondent, and regular NY NOW attendee. Mr. Glassman will be on-site as one of the select judges for NY NOW’s “Best New Product” Awards Program as well as to explore the market floor for unique products that could make their way onto the pages of the magazine in the coming months.

“The NY NOW market is an amazing resource for finding interesting, quality products to include in the pages of O, The Oprah Magazine,” said Adam Glassman. “From home décor and tableware that will help our readers throw a lavish dinner with friends, to fun fashion accents, accessories and so much more – it never disappoints!”

Dr.Abbey with Mark A Bedol of Bedol Int’l Group Inc

NY NOW was also  excited to welcome leading icons and visionaries to the NY NOW summer market including the one and only Iris Apfel, interior designer and fashion icon. Iris Apfel and her students from the innovative UT in NYC design program were in attendance to discover everything that NY NOW has to offer.

Liseda Shelegu of MPOWERD

“I can’t think of a better venue than NY NOW to complete our UT in NYC design program,” said Iris Apfel. “This offers my students a complete overview of all of the better merchandise for sale from the top manufacturers and artisans in the design world.”

About NY NOW : NY NOW, the Market for Home, Lifestyle + Gift, will took place at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. NY NOW features three comprehensive collections – HOME, LIFESTYLE and HANDMADE – that encompass tens of thousands of products in hundreds of product categories. The Handmade® Global Design section of the HANDMADE Collection will open on Saturday, August 19 and close on Tuesday, August 22. The HOME and LIFESTYLE Collections, as well as the Handmade® Designer Maker and Artisan Resource® sections of the HANDMADE Collection will open on Sunday, August 20, and close on Wednesday, August 23. Handmade® Designer Maker also moves to Level 3. Attendees from all 50 states and more than 80 countries worldwide are expected.

Dr.Abbey with Andrea Hughes of Timex Watches

NY NOW is owned by Emerald Expositions, the largest operator of business-to-business trade shows in the United States, with most of our shows dating back several decades. We currently operate more than 50 trade shows, including 31 of the top 250 trade shows in the country as ranked by TSNN, as well as numerous other events. Our events connect over 500,000 global attendees and exhibitors and occupy more than 6.5 million NSF of exhibition space. We have been recognized with many awards and accolades that reflect our industry leadership as well as the importance of our shows to the exhibitors and attendees we serve.

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