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"The 2016 edition of ICFF NYC exceeded all of our expectations,"
said Kevin O'Keefe, ICFF show director. "Attendance increased
by 6 percent to over 35,000 industry trade professionals, and
the feedback on the quality of buyer and specifier meetings has
been extremely positive. The expanded fair, with its new features
and larger scale, were a hit with attendees, as were the Best of
NYCxDESIGN Awards at MoMA, which we know will return
bigger and better in 2017."
RECORD ATTENDANCE, NEW EXHIBITORS AND LARGER
EXHIBITION FOOTPRINT
For 28 years, ICFF NYC has delivered "What's Best and
What's Next" in global design. This year, more than 35,000
industry professionals explored 165,000 feet of exhibition space,
making this year's show the largest overall. Attendees and
exhibitors alike were impressed with the impact of the event:
"This is the second year for Anglepoise at ICFF NYC and the
North American debut for our new Giant collection and what a
fantastic response we've received from an audience primed to
expect only the best," said Simon Terry, innovation & brand
director for Anglepoise. "Without a doubt we'll be back in 2017."
The expanded second floor, featured several important
pavilions including: Ho.MI New York Lifestyles, Luxe Interiors +
Design, Emerging Designers, ICFF Schools and The Milk Stand
curated by Design Milk.
In its second year at the event, the Luxe Interiors + Design
pavilion featured an additional 10,000 net sq. feet of a curated
mix of transitional and classic contemporary design brands from
around the world.
"The Fair's second level was a resounding success," said
Rose Mello, Christopher Guy showroom manager.
The Milk Stand by Design Milk showcased a variety of emerging
artists and designers from across the U.S, while Ho.MI, the
preeminent Italian Lifestyles Fair, returned with an enlarged
Ho.MI New York Lifestyles pavilion. Covering 12,000 net sq.
feet, the pavilion presented a wide range of lighting, wall
coverings, carpets, flooring, kitchen and bath and accessories
from more than 50 Italian brands.
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