NY NOW, which comes to the Javits Center August 20 to 24, is anticipating 73 percent more international exhibitors this summer and a 10 percent jump in the number of represented countries. Of those, almost 50 percent will be first-time exhibitors at the market.
“NY NOW has always had an extensive international presence, and this year, we are looking forward to expanding that presence further, with more international brands than ever before,” says Randi Mohr, NY NOW co-director and vice president. “With an ever-growing demand for design-forward products and fresh resources in the U.S. gift, home and lifestyle markets today, NY NOW will provide buyers the opportunity to bring an eclectic and unique collection of products to their customers from around the world.”
Here are some of the newly announced exhibitors, by category:
Accent on Design
• Atipico (Italy)
Home Furnishings + Textiles
• Busatti (Italy)
• Zenza (Netherlands)
Tabletop + Gourmet Housewares
• Cookut (France)
• Nude Glass, division of Pasabahce USA (Turkey)
Plus, 20 pavilions, sponsored by different governments, will host brands from their respective countries. The pavilions include:
• British Jewellery & Giftware International (Gift, Baby + Child and Handmade Designer Maker)
• Business France (Home Furnishings + Textiles)
• Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM), Philippines (Artisan Resource)
• Fresh Taiwan (Accent on Design)
• From Portugal (Home Furnishings + Textiles)
• Indonesia Creative Economy Agency (Artisan Resource)
