DesignOn HPMKT by IMC – International Market Centers’ (IMC) High Point Market programming and social media channels – offers a 360-degree approach to education with a comprehensive schedule of 25 events and seminars offering 14 CEUS presented before, during and after the October 16-20, 2021 market.

“For the first time in more than a year, DesignOn HPMKT by IMC is presenting live, in-person programming at High Point Market!” said Dorothy Belshaw, IMC executive vice president, chief customer and marketing officer. “We’re using the lessons learned from the pause in our at-market events to improve the experience. Starting with this market, the hybrid programming prepares attendees for market, provides inspiration and networking while they are here and gives them the after-market tools to use when they return to their stores and studios.”

Fall Design Week featuring Gift & Home is offering three days of curated, educational programming on design, the world of retail and seasonal trends from September 20-22 at IMC’s AmericasMart® Atlanta campus.

“Along with opportunities for order writing and exploring the latest in design trends, Fall Design Week programming enables design aficionados to learn about the direction the industry is moving toward,” said Dorothy Belshaw, IMC chief marketing and digital officer. “We are so excited to welcome the design industry back to AmericasMart this September for sourcing, education and reconnection.”

The High Point Market Authority Keynote Series lineup for Fall Market, October 16-20, 2021, will feature three leading women executives. This season’s educational series seeks to enhance a buyer’s Market experience with timely, relevant and forward-thinking topics.

All sessions will take place at 3:00 P.M. on their scheduled day in the High Point Theatre, conveniently located in the main Transportation Terminal, with doors opening 30 minutes prior to each session. Each will offer 1.0 IDCEC-approved CEU to those who attend.

Coinciding with the long-awaited return of real-life design-world events, this hotly anticipated fair brings a select group of dynamic rug companies together from across North America and beyond. Scheduled to take place September 25-27, at The Altman Building, in Manhattan,  the month that the world’s premier buyers traditionally look to source rugs in New York, COVER Connect New York is the first show dedicated to handmade rugs the city has seen for some time!

The High Point Market Authority will host the chart-climbing musical group Fitz and The Tantrums for a concert open to both Market attendees and the Triad community to kick off Fall Market. Rescheduled from spring 2020, the concert will take place on Friday,
October 15, at High Point’s baseball stadium, Truist Point.

Leading floor covering and home accents manufacturer Nourison will be opening their Las Vegas showroom at C112 one day earlier on August 21. During Las Vegas Market, Nourison will be previewing hundreds of new styles of area rugs and home accessories, all in-stock and ready to ship.Michael Amini Star (MA30) Collection

In addition to new Prismatic designs, kathy ireland® Home American Manor (KI100) and Michael Amini Star (MA30) collections, Nourison will preview the following new collections: Asilah and Paxton with geometric designs with twisted fringe, and Lennox and Carina featuring Persian designs.

Mina Victory Home Accents will be showcasing new cotton beach totes with hand sewn sequin embellishments, nautical-themed pillows and shag pillows in lime and hot pink.

The following Nourison products will be in these FIRST LOOK themes and displays:

• Prismatic PRS18 Multicolor rug: 80s BEATS vignette (The Expo, World Market Center) and at-market webinar
• Prismatic PRS22 Sea Mist Blue rug: SPECIAL EFFECTS publication spread and at-market webinar
• Mina Victory VV201 Multicolor pillow: SPECIAL EFFECTS publication spread and EARLY TO RISE vignette (The Expo, World Market Center) and at-market seminar

Customers can make an appointment for August 21 or regular market dates, August 22-26 here: nourison.com/vegas-premarket-2021-schedule-an-appointment.

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Dallas, Texas-based manufacturer Feizy Rugs will debut its highly-anticipated Thom Filicia Home Collection and five new in-house collections at the upcoming Las Vegas Market. Thom Filicia remains one of the most sought-after and influential interior designers with an alluring eye for expression. The new Everley, Macklaine, Rylan, Noris and Zander collections feature a variety of designs ranging from the traditional to the abstract. The in-vogue rug company’s partnership with Thom Filicia and meticulously crafted new in-house collections continue to inspire its sophisticated client base.

The High Point Market Authority announces its lineup of design tastemakers for their Fall Market Instagram Takeover series. Scheduled for each day of Fall Market, October 16-20, the takeover will provide insights into each participant’s journey through Market. Throughout their selected day, each will share various components of their time in High Point, including visited showrooms, products favorites, and connections made.

Nazmiyal Auctions has announced its fall online rug and carpet auction for Sunday, September 26 beginning at 11 a.m. EST. Featuring over 158 curated antique and vintage rugs and carpets with attractive starting prices, this sale is an excellent buying opportunity for both the Interior Design community and people buying for themselves.