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MARCH 2025 RETAILOBSERVER.COM 31 Welcome Lounge x Ligne Roset Acting as the Fair's official welcome point, the lounge greets thousands of visitors and invites them to discover the latest designs from Ligne Roset. Bespoke: The Art of Making Celebrating Exceptional Craftsmanship: A Showcase of Artistry and Innovation. Returning for another year, this highly anticipated feature, presented in partnership with Architectural Digest and AD PRO, highlights the work of elite artisans renowned for their masterful creations in high-end interiors, furnishings, textiles, and finishes. At the heart of the experience is the Bespoke Salon, a thoughtfully designed space by MAWD | March and White Design. This unique, architecturally driven lounge offers an immersive environment for guests to explore, connect, and engage in meaningful conversations while providing partners with an intimate setting for presentations and discussions. The Bespoke Salon is sponsored by Edelweiss Pianos and Ferreira de Sá. The Water Experience x Grohe Located in the Kitchen & Bath area and highlighting sustainable design practices in the realm of water conservation, The Water Experience x Grohe will introduce innovative materials and forward- thinking products that address critical environmental challenges. OFS x ROOM Returning this year with a collaborative studio and lounge space, OFS x ROOM will host live conversations with design thought leaders for a series of podcasts, In the Room at ICFF, and a brand-new series, Designers on Designers. Recharge Lounge x Juniper A brand-new addition, Juniper will host a collaborative space at the center of ICFF, where attendees can unwind, recharge, meet, and work. Visitors can recharge with power drinks, while charging their devices on the new Juniper Ground Control power systems. The lounge area and coworking tables provide free internet connection in an inspiring meeting and working space. Juniper's Multiverse lighting collection will activate and elevate the experience with graphical illuminated motifs and functional task lighting throughout the space. The Library x Phaidon Created in partnership with global book publisher Phaidon and sponsored by Flokk/Hag, this curated library space, adjacent to the Mainstage, will offer a chance to delve into the newest design publication from Phaidon, Defining Style: The Book of Interior Design, through a talk and book signing. From the latest design philosophies to timeless classics, visitors can browse and immerse themselves in a wealth of creativity and knowledge. The ICFF Talks The Mainstage, sponsored by Moroso, and The Oasis will host an impressive lineup of speakers, panel discussions, and workshops addressing a wide range of topics – from sustainability and inclusivity to breakthrough materials, new technologies, and new business models. Speakers will include U.S.-based and International inspiring voices including Patrizia Moroso, Dieter Vander Velpen, Jared Blake, Ben Aranda from Aranda\Lasch, Esther Chang, and Daniel Germani. Additional programming will take place in the Bespoke Salon and The Water Experience x Grohe. The Be Original Americas x Rarify Dining Lounge Designed and curated by Rarify, in collaboration with RADS – Rodolfo Agrella Design Studio, and furnished in partnership with Be Original Americas, The Dining Lounge offers a unique exhibition-like experience while learning about authentic design. The Cafe Between exploring the latest design innovations, attendees can take a break in the newly unveiled café oasis, a stylish retreat where they can relax, enjoy a refreshing juice, and sink into the refined comfort of Dedon and Gloster furniture. ICFF Editors Awards A hallmark of ICFF, the ICFF Editors Awards recognize excellence in categories spanning furniture, lighting, textiles, and more. The ceremony will be held on the main stage on Sunday, May 18 at 5:30 pm, where the design community will gather to celebrate the industry's most groundbreaking work and achievements. The host of the ceremony will again be Dan Mahboubian Rosen, a comedian, writer and native New Yorker, bringing his unique perspective on design to the stage. A Strengthened Collaboration with NYCxDESIGN ICFF is proud to announce a reinforced partnership with NYCxDESIGN, New York City's premier design festival. This collaboration bolsters an already vibrant community of designers, architects, manufacturers, and thought leaders who converge each year in the city that never sleeps. By working together, ICFF and NYCxDESIGN will create a more cohesive festival experience, uniting both local and global design voices. "Together, we're committed to building a Festival that not only celebrates creativity everywhere in NYC but also drives forward- thinking solutions that resonate with the broader community," said ICFF Brand Directors Odile Hainaut and Claire Pijoulat. This year ICFF Night Out returns bigger and better, extending from May 16-20 and in locations across the city, including NoMad, SoHo, Tribeca, and Midtown. In partnership with NYCxDESIGN and media partners Interni and aspire home and design, these events promise to ignite networking opportunities and celebrate design, offering guests an unforgettable taste of New York's vibrant design community. SHOW DATES & HOURS • Sunday, May 18: 10 AM – 6 PM • Monday, May 19: 10 AM – 6 PM • Tuesday, May 20: 10 AM – 5 PM Please visit icff.com for more information and to register. RO

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