It doesn’t happen often here in Dallas, but when it does, the combination of the apparel and gift markets promises cross-over opportunities for buyers and a little spark to the spring season.
One of the largest marketplaces in the country for women’s apparel, accessories and footwear will be complemented by open showrooms in gift, gourmet, home décor and holiday later this month, when the Apparel & Accessories Market takes place together with Total Home & Gift Market. The combined market takes place once a year.
In addition to a record number of exhibitors participating in March, the number of buyers attending the spring trade event in Dallas is expected to exceed the previous year, according to Dallas Market Center, which hosts the event.
Gift and home showrooms will be open during the shows March 21- 24, including new and expanded showrooms that debuted in January in the Trade Mart, World Trade Center and IHDC.
New showrooms in the Trade Mart include Kimberly Wahlberg Company (TM 2242), Giftcraft (TM 2727, TM 2741), Reason and Remedy (TM 2353); and Seda France joins the 2301 Collection (TM 2301-13).
In the World Trade Center, Regency International (WTC 407) has a new showroom on the 4th floor; Kalalou has expanded to feature florals in Botanica by Kalalou (WTC 360); wrought-iron chandelier and furniture manufacturer Ashore (WTC 531, TM 3383) has relocated and expanded. Importer of French and Italian ephemera Monahan Papers (WTC 251) has a new showroom; and home décor destination; and Gabby (WTC 150) expanded their first-floor location on the atrium.
In the Interior Home + Design Center (IHDC), recently added in The Gallery are ceramics tabletop leader Arte Italica (IHDC 1D202-GL24), Palmwood furniture builder Pacific Green (IHDC 1D301-GL110/118), hardwood flooring at PID Floors (IHDC 1D202-GL78), high-end textiles from V Rugs & Home (IHDC 1D301-GL116), and boutique wallpaper that turns heads at Wall Snobs (IHDC 1D202-GL12).
Source: designerstoday.com