7W New York Gears up for August Show
By Staff -- Gifts & Decorative Accessories, 8/7/2008 8:00:00 AM
Eight new permanent showrooms will be making their debut during the New York Gift and Home Textiles Week at 7W New York. Among them are Art:asap/ArtAddiction in suite 513, which offers art products and art services. Grace Home Fashions found in suite 1013, offers a selection of bedding. Harman Inc., in suite 813, has a wide selection of home accessories from the bathroom to the kitchen. For high-end linens stop by Home Treasures found in 839. Kevin O’Brien Studio, also in suite 839, offers a bevy of textiles including pillows and bedding. For more textiles, as well as sleepwear, visit Mahogoany by Ra Home Inc., suite 928. Malaika Bedlinens, also in suite 839, features 100 percent Egyptian cotton bed linens that are hand embroidered. Sieger, the German lifestyle design company, is opening its first U.S. showroom in 7W. They can be found in suite 724.
The One of a Kind Wholesale Show will debut on the 11th floor Market Suites during the New York Gift and Home Textiles Week. Curated by designer Chris Kraig, creative director of SUITE New York and principle of Chris Kraig Studio, a New York City-based interior design firm, this temporary show features a juried selection of artists, artisans and designers. Among the exhibitors is Christopher Mosey, who is known for the new and different ways he is creating blown glass.
Other highlights include a Meet the Artists Champagne Toast on Saturday, August 16 at 10:30 a.m. And Saturday Night at 7W, 5 p.m– 7 p.m., will begin with a One of a Kind Artisan Reception on the 11th floor. There are a number of other events during the show, including a visit to Ankasa’s flagship store on Saturday, August 16, 7 p.m.–9 p.m.; Girls Night Out with Suzy Toronto in the Midwest showroom, suite 500, on Monday, August 18, 3 p.m. and Celebrate Hot Times in the City on Monday, August 16, 5 p.m.–8 p.m. Attendees can sip cocktails, munch on hors d’oeuvres and have the opportunity to win an Island Getaway Vacation for two.
The New York Gift and Home Textiles Week will be held August 15–21.
