Day 1 of ‘Shoppe Object’, New York’s premiere design gift show is underway in Manhattan. I visit the show’s main hall on Pier 36 as well as its satellite location a few blocks North at Essex Crossing building where a roster of brands, designers, and makers are presenting their newest goods for the season.
In 6 years the show has grown every year and has become the ultimate place for shop owners and creative entrepreneurs to discover new products, get inspired and see the latest is packaging, presentation, and visual merchandising.
Entrance to Pier 36. I’ve always been a fan of how ‘Shoppe Object’ organizers are able to visually transform and brand any spaceUtilitarian minimal home goods and furniture for small city living by YamazakiA new collaboration by Yamazaki with Apartment Therapy design blogNot-so-boring soaps by ArchivistUnique creative displays by stationery brand The CompletistYellowpop Classics adds a touch of modern to classic paintings with neon tubesUtensils made of stone, wood, and lacquer by French brand L’IndochineurLuxurious alpaca wool throws with minimal pattern designs by BlacksawDelightfully inappropriate drinking glasses featuring illustrations by Belgian artist Helen BEvery year ‘Shoppe Object’ features an artist of the season. This year, it’s Brooklyn-based artist Diane VaqueranoA newcomer to the show, Japanese brand Marushin creates whimsical pouches and bags, all styled like items from your local deli – like a milk crate or a hamburgerAt the show, many orders are placed onsite – using pen and paper or an iPadLeather bookends by Moore & Giles, a heritage leather making brand from Lynchburg, VA since 1933Quirky timer by AreawareDid you know over 1 billion umbrellas are forgotten or discarded every year? But no one will forget this fun Original Duckhead umbrellaA few blocks North at Essex Crossing building (Broome St. & Suffolk St.), the expanded satellite location for ‘Shoppe Object’ offers two floors of exhibitorsHome cleaning tools by Earth & NestFurniture designer Max ID NY presented his latest project – a collection of handmade angular glasswareCreate your own custom premium watercolor set with French brand La Nouvelle VagueAmber Crystal Light by Gingko DesignHandmade collage globes by French brand Atelier Charlotte BourrusDyed clothing by Agave from Buenos AiresLooks like the next ‘Shoppe Object’ will be at a new exciting space in West Chelsea
