HIGH POINT – Shoppe Object’s curated installation at High Point Market launched last week, featuring a spirit of brand discovery, artisanal finds and an inviting temporary exhibition space.
Located on the third floor of Historic Market Square, Shoppe High Point presented more than 100 selected brands that were new to High Point Market. The show-within-a-show focused on home décor, accessories and furnishings.
“Our High Point launch was such a natural fit; it felt like one big housewarming party,” said Jesse James, Shoppe Object founder and show director. “I’ve been eyeing the historic, loft-like space we now occupy for years, and I always had this dream that we would one day activate it, filling it with beauty.
“We have found our home in High Point, and I’m looking forward to the April redux as we continue to build awareness of our very special location within this exciting and expansive market.”
The roster of exhibitors included companies such as Connecticut-based Dumais Made (lighting), East Fork Pottery (tabletop) and Cyrc (home decor and accessories).
In keeping with the international representation of Shoppe Object in New York City and representing nearly one-fourth of the show floor, many of the Shoppe High Point exhibiting partners hailed from outside of the U.S. Belgium-based lifestyle brand Serax, made its U.S. market debut showcasing a new Kelly Wearstler tabletop collection. The family-run Kashmiri textile business Me & K debuted its SS24 home assortment of sustainably sourced Kashmir throws. And Sydney’s Mud Australia launched its new line of porcelain pendants and lamps at the show.
The success of this fall’s event signals a continued focus on home brands for Shoppe Object, with 55% of the exhibitors at the August market in New York showing in the home categories. Several of the New York exhibitors exhibited in October’s High Point installation: MQuan Studio (ceramics), Saved New York (home textiles), Sir/Madam (home décor) and Michael Wainwright USA (tabletop).
Shoppe Object will return to Historic Market Square in April 2024 with both returning and new-to-market exhibitors, as well as a number of new activations and events.
The next Shoppe Object is set for Feb. 4-6, 2024, in New York City, with an expanded show floor across two neighboring venues: Pier 36 and Skylight at Essex Crossing on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. The show is open each day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Registration is open on the Shoppe Object’s website.