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Building on the success of the summer 2009 market, the winter 2010 Home Textiles Market Week is offering a full slate of activities to complement product offerings at four locations throughout New York City.The semi-annual market for mid-to-high-end home textiles runs Friday, January 29, through Thursday, February 4, at the New York International Gift Fair(NYIGF) at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center and Passenger Ship Terminal Pier 94, 230 Fifth Avenue and 7 West 34th Street. "We're looking forward to a robust market this winter - from product offerings through to educational opportunities and after-hours activities," said Dorothy Belshaw, NYIGF director and GLM senior ... Read Full Story

DON'T MISS Mercedes Benz Fashion Week pictures Mary-Kate Olsen Rihanna I’m sure you’ve noticed this trend. The beret is perhaps the most noticeable and prolific cold weather accessory this year. Many celebrities are attempting the trend, wearing berets in a variety of colors and fabrics. The beret was also seen in many designers’ Fall 2008 collections. So, where did the trend come from? Berets have long been associated with the French. It was, in fact, the official hat of France for many years and was banned during the Nazi occupation of France during World War II because it was associated with French nationalism. The ... Read Full Story

The New York International Gift Fair(NYIGF), the nation's premier gift, home and lifestyle marketplace, has been ranked among the top tradeshows in the United States by Trade Show Executive and Tradeshow Week, two leading exposition industry trade publications. "NYIGF is a leader among gift and home industry events, and we are proud also to be recognized among the tradeshow industry's leading events," said Dorothy Belshaw, NYIGF director and GLM, LLC senior vice president. NYIGF was named one of Trade Show Executive's 2009 "Gold 100" honorees, based on the magazine's selection of "gold standard-setting" events within the $85 billion exposition industry. Alan Steel, GLM's Executive ... Read Full Story

Designers, artists, and manufacturers are invited to apply to exhibit in three juried, design-focused divisions at the winter 2010 New York International Gift Fair(NYIGF). Accent on Design and Handmade applications will be accepted through October 16; and applications for A+: The Young Designers' Platform at Accent on Design will be accepted through November 4. "NYIGF showcases design innovation and artisanal talent through these juried divisions of the Fair," said Dorothy Belshaw, NYIGF director and GLM senior vice president. "Applications from both established designers and craftspeople, as well as new, emerging talents are reviewed by our jury members, and the best-of-the-best are selected for participation ... Read Full Story

Renewed energy and enthusiasm, coupled with consistent order-writing and a marked increase in attendance, resulted in strong sales during Home Textiles Market Week, August 14- 20, 2009, in New York City. The semi-annual market for mid-to-high-end home textiles spanned three locations across New York City - the New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF) at both the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center and Passenger Ship Terminal Pier 94, 230 Fifth Avenue and 7 W New York. With a combined total of almost 500 suppliers across the three market venues, Home Textiles Market Week offers the biggest collection of home textiles resources in the United States. ... Read Full Story