Maison & Objet
The best fashion and trend information from Europe's premiere home furnishings show.
Sizing up the M&O layout
September becomes this year the month of furniture, and never has the show given such an important position to this category, now integrated with interior design. The opportunity afforded by the new Hall 7 allows the physical merger of Maison & Objet with Meuble Paris, which this year celebrates the 50th Anniversary of its furniture exhibitions traditionally and previously held in Paris every Jan... Read More
Comments (1)Destination: Paris
Heading once again for Paris and Maison & Objet, one of the most compelling of international shows focused on design and decoration which opens here on Friday, Sept. 3rd. I expect and look forward to the jolt of inspiring ideas and thought provoking presentations that hit you as immediately as you pass through its doors. Excitement has been richly guaranteed to its many thousands of visitors and f... Read More
Comments (0)The last hurrah
High Point, NC - As a last hurrah, I salute the plentiful and imaginative designs inspired by the outdoors. Considering that the products we looked at this week are generally slated for fall deliveries, there was an amazing crop of merchandise on display that seemed more geared to spring and summer selling rather than the cooler seasons. In a sense, they appeared to mirror the sudden outbreak of s... Read More
Comments (0)Substance beginning to matter
High Point, NC - I talked in my previous post about the 17th century as a likely next source of inspiration for future furniture and home furnishings lines. While this may take a season or two to manifest itself, a more immediate development and already noticeably advanced in the marketplace is a new awareness of and emphasis on hand craftsmanship in traditional designs. The look found one of its ... Read More
Comments (0)A Harbinger of Things to Come
High Point, NC - Attendance thinned out seriously starting Wednesday, and Thursday the Market pretty much was running out of gas. However, the good news is that orders were written even if traffic as a whole was still off. But a collective sigh of relief was heaved by all as buyers sought out newness and the Market showed signs of life. Let’s hope by October, the vital signs will be a lot stronger... Read More
Comments (0)Men’s wear makes its mark
High Point, N.C. – Optimism is hanging in there and attendance is holding up, with a steady flow coming in as of Sunday afternoon. Traffic good but uneven. Some exhibitors complaining about a slow flow, while others enjoyed an overabundance of attention. Those who did are the consistent producers of exciting news, compelling marketing concepts and superior product and presentation. Among them, as... Read More
Comments (0)American design leads the way
High Point, N.C. – As enthusiasm and confidence in the economy are growing, High Point is enjoying better attendance and psychology than it has experienced in some time. Manufacturers are optimistic and open to new ideas to build their business for the future – and buyers are looking for fresh merchandise to satisfy changing consumer attitudes toward home products. As for new directions in design... Read More
Comments (0)Summing Up
As Maison & Objet came to an end last week, a quick recap seems in order. No revolutionary changes were observed, merely evolutions of design directions previously noted. FutuRustic The revived interest in rustic furnishings and interiors was front and center. It is a continuation of what I previously described as "Chalet Style," derived as it is for the most part from mountain resorts, stretching... Read More
Comments (0)Summing Up
As Maison & Objet came to an end last week, a quick recap seems in order. No revolutionary changes were observed, merely evolutions of design directions previously noted. FutuRustic The revived interest in rustic furnishings and interiors was front and center. It is a continuation of what I previously described as "Chalet Style," derived as it is for the most part from mountain resorts, stretching... Read More
Comments (1)Summing Up
As Maison & Objet came to an end last week, a quick recap seems in order. No revolutionary changes were observed, merely evolutions of design directions previously noted. FutuRustic The revived interest in rustic furnishings and interiors was front and center. It is a continuation of what I previously described as "Chalet Style," derived as it is for the most part from mountain resorts, stretching... Read More
Comments (0)Expanding Horizons
Paris. Monday. Welcome to the busiest day of the show – crowds, if anything, have been increasing, attendance reaching a fever pitch. One reason may well be an event that has long intrigued and impressed me: namely the integration of cuisine into Maison & Objet as part of its mantra to celebrate all parts of the Art of Living. That’s not limited to design or decor but assuredly includes the pleasu... Read More
Comments (0)Surveying Textiles Trends
Paris: Sat/Sun Scanning the textiles hall at Maison & Objet, a fast assessment is that there is no earthshaking news. What changes are apparent are more subtle and incremental, both in color and design direction. Household linens, the show contends, are an indispensable part of our lifestyle. Its caress rediscovered every day - whether table linens, bed or bath textiles, colorful or calmly sophis... Read More
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