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    09/22/2016

    IMC Announces TrendWatch Winners for October 2016

    For Immediate Release

    IMC Announces TrendWatch Winners for October 2016
    Over 1,500 Submissions for Program on Leading-Edge Designs at High Point Market

    High Point, NC – (September 22, 2016) – International Market Centers (IMC) announced 80 winning products from 53 companies for its popular TrendWatch program at Fall High Point Market, running October 22-26, 2016. TrendWatch is an exclusive program that gives market attendees an inside look at leading trends in the home furnishings industry through an opening day seminar and three on-site trend displays. The on-site TrendWatch displays feature new products from tenants and exhibitors at High Point Market and showcase how these trends influence style and décor for home furnishings – products ranging from furniture to textiles, materials to decorative accessories.  The product displays reflect different themes and change for each event.

    Curated by industry insider Julie Smith Vincenti, decades-long editor and editorial director for award-winning business-to-business publications and websites, and founder of Nine Muses Media, the product displays reflect different themes and change each market. For October, the themes are Fragmentation, Well Suited and Punchy Pastels.

    Each display is unique, so be sure to see all three: in the Suites at Market Square Lobby, IHFC Green Lobby and the walkway between IHFC and Showplace near the Transportation Terminal. These trends will be echoed throughout showrooms all over High Point Market – visit Pinterest to see all the submissions; each TrendWatch theme has a dedicated board. More information on the program is available here: http://www.imchighpointmarket.com/trendwatch

    Winners
    Abbyson Living
    Adesso Home
    Alliyah Rugs
    Avenue U Design
    Aviva Stanoff Design, Inc.
    Bassett Mirror Company
    Bigfoot Global
    Bobby Berk Home - Leftbank Art
    Bunakara
    Capel Rugs
    Carrier Collective
    Charles Harold Company
    CHC Art, Inc.
    Classic Home
    CODARUS
    Daniel Stuart Studio
    Elements of Design
    Elk Group International
    Emporium Home
    Feizy Rugs
    Flambeau Lighting
    Gilded Home by John McClain
    IMAX Worldwide Home
    Jamie Dietrich Designs
    Joanie Design
    John Strauss Furniture Design
    Kevin O'Brien Studio
    Lancaster Custom Crafted Upholstery
    Laura Lee Designs
    Lazzaro Leather
    Matrix Imports
    Modern Day Accents
    New Moon Rugs
    Nina Oberoi - Lunares
    Noir Trading, Inc.
    Nourison Industries
    Orchids America
    Regina-Andrew Design
    Ro-Sham-Beaux
    Rudnick Furniture
    Sugarboo Designs
    Sunpan Modern Home
    Tayse Rugs
    Textillery Weavers
    The Blush Label
    Tritter Feefer Home Collection
    Urbia Imports
    Wendover Art Group
    Wendy Concannon Photography
    Worlds Away
    York Wallcoverings
    Zoe Bios Creative
    Zuo Modern, Inc.

    Fall 2016 Trends
    Fragmentation
    Geometric patterns are loosening up in a move that both rewards and challenges the eye. Pop Art and Op Art influences are evident, as is a kinetic, perhaps frenetic vibe that seems to underscore the pace of everyday life.

    Well Suited
    A salute to 70s-era glamour – in a palette that’s all about today – texture and color are at the fore. The focus is on sumptuous hues such as camel, cashew and ivory; gold accents; and up-market blues.

    Punchy Pastels
    Emerging pastels are personable, sophisticated and surprisingly effortless. Muted options mix with brighter hues with gray-cast purples, off-white and creamy beige companion neutrals. Pastels with plenty o’ punch!

    Beyond the three different displays – located in the Suites at Market Square Lobby, IHFC Green Lobby and the walkway between IHFC and Showplace near the Transportation Terminal – join Julie as she gives a fresh perspective to these trends LIVE at her keynote seminar – TrendWatch: An Inside Look at the Future of Design on Saturday, October 22, 3:30pm-4:30pm in the Suites at Market Square Seminar Room (SAMS 1-1014).

    Fall High Point Market runs from Saturday, October 22 – Wednesday, October 26. Showroom hours are Saturday – Tuesday 8am – 7pm; and Wednesday 8am – 5pm.

    To register: http://www.highpointmarket.org/register

    Find accommodations: http://www.highpointmarket.org/plan-your-trip/accommodations

    Take advantage of the free airport shuttle service: http://www.highpointmarket.org/plan-your-trip/airport-shuttles; and more, visit: http://www.highpointmarket.org/

    About International Market Centers, L.P.
    International Market Centers, L.P. (IMC) is the world’s largest operator of premier showroom space for the furnishings, home décor and gift industries. IMC owns and operates 12.1 million square feet of world-class exhibition space in High Point, N.C. and Las Vegas, including the 14 primary buildings at the High Point Market. In addition, IMC operates the Las Vegas Design Center, a year-round resource open to both the design trade and consumers with more than 40 showrooms and hundreds of designer brands. IMC’s mission is to build and operate an innovative, sustainable, profitable and scalable platform for the furnishings, home décor and gift industries.

    Media Contact:
    Eden Bloss
    Director of Public Relations & Communications
    [email protected] | (336) 821-1548