RETAILOBSERVER.COM DECEMBER 2019
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elebrating its seventh annual edition, the largest fair to
date welcomed more than 175 exhibiting brands and over
13,500 top-tier residential and commercial architects,
interior designers, builders, developers, set decorators, targeted
consumers and press to the picturesque indoor/outdoor modern
design exhibition.
In addition to the products on display, 65 thought leaders and
tastemakers shared their expertise, discussing a variety of design
and architecture-related topics with a robust educational
programming schedule.
"We are pleased that the WestEdge platform continues to
expand both with new brands participating and growing attendance.
The support from the design community both in Los Angeles and
beyond encourages us to push the event to new levels each year,"
says Co-Founder Megan Reilly.
Kicking off the weekend festivities, the fair's Opening Night
Party, presented by Pacific Sales Kitchen & Home, benefitted A
Sense of Home, whose mission is to prevent homelessness by
creating first-ever homes for youth aging out of foster care with
donated furniture and home goods. More than 2,500 guests
celebrated the evening which included a silent auction in
partnership with WestEdge sponsor Lamps Plus and interior
designer Lori Dennis.
Guests enjoyed a lively evening while getting a sneak peek at the
fair. Partygoers mingled among participating exhibitors while
enjoying cocktails, bites, entertainment and shopping throughout
the venue, including the Outdoor Lounge furnished by Living
Spaces. Music for the evening was presented by DJ Matthew
Rubino, and the evening's hospitality sponsors included Bauhaus
Built, Corian, Hangar 1 Vodka, Lamps Plus and Woodford Reserve.
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