A Robust Line-up Of New Product Introductions From Emerging Through Time-honored Manufactures Set Tone For California Gift Show

MMPI and California Gift Show^® (CGS) announce a strong line-up of unique, on-trend products and collections debuting at Market this July. More than 10,000 lines from over 1,200 temporary exhibitors and permanent showrooms will provide buyers a myriad of product offerings with emphasis on the region’s emerging product designers, artists and craftsmen, placing California at the forefront of international design.

“California Gift Show delivers a unique marketplace for sourcing both a dynamic breadth of coveted, leading lines while also introducing the region’s cutting-edge craftsmen driving the industry towards the bespoke movement,” said Jeff Sampson, vice president of marketing, California Gift Show/L.A. Mart/L.A. Mart Design Center. “This innovative mix of established and emerging product influencers coupled with our celebration of the California lifestyle and its impact on consumer trends reinforces our mission in creating a relevant, inspired buying experience to serve the modern retailer.

New to Los Angeles Convention Center, The Editor At Large curated exhibition, California Bespoke introduces to buyers a gallery-inspired design showcase presenting one-of-a-kind, limited edition and new-to-market home fashions, accessories, hand-crafted objects and original works of art from the region’s next generation of design tastemakers.

Prior to arriving at California Gift Show, buyers can preview new products launching at Market with the new CGS Look Book, an easy-to-navigate e-catalogue emailed to attendees in advance of the show.

Following is a partial list of noteworthy new products debuting at CGS sorted by category. For the complete list please visit www.californiagiftshow.com/general-information/newproducts/. Image downloads are also available by visiting www.pressroom.mmart.com/cgs/image-gallery/

Bunnies by the Bay features its Skipits Best Vest, Bucket Hat and Snugs, new products for an existing line at the California Gift Show represented by Joanne and Company at L.A. Mart. A sweet and sporty look with a cozy collar that joins together with soft floppy ears; puppy pockets just the right size for busy hands; stitched on front. Finish the outfit with soft fleece hat with floppy ears and a sweet puppy face (cream cotton knit lining) and lined snug go-go booties with red skid soles.
SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE: $34 vest, $22 hat, $29 snugs
www.bunniesbythebay.com
CGS Location: Joanne & Company, Suite 340, L.A. Mart

Geared for Imagination introduces its Ze Super Heroes, hero friends whose super powers and problems blend. They are for all ages; detachable cape comforter; pouch to store little treasures; 8.5 inches tall. Geared for Imagination is an Ohio-based creator and distributor of high-quality products for kids and ‘kidults’. Through a network of retail outlets around the United States, including gift shops, toy stores, museum shops and many more types of retailers, the company strives to deliver the kinds of products that they want their own kids to play with. Products are “Driven by Design, Powered by Play”. Geared for Imagination was founded in 2009 by two dads, Ryan Hamilton (2 daughters, 1 son) and Bret Faber (1 daughter, 1 son). Their many years in the toy business and their experience as fathers help them find only the best products to bring to market.
SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE
$24.99 ea
www.gearedforimagination.com
CGS Location: new to Anne McGilvray & Company, Suite 345, L.A. Mart

Jellycat, the British design-led soft toy company based in London brings Scruff Pup to CGS. Their quirky creatures and accessories are a big hit in Europe, where they are perceived more as fashion accessories than soft
toys, and are becoming increasingly collectible. Jellycat wants to influence people’s lives, really making them smile as they buy and they believe their animals do just that.
SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE
$30
www.jellycat.com
CGS Location: Stephen Young, Suites 830, 839, L.A. Mart

CALIFORNIA GIFT SHOW DATES/HOURS

L.A. Mart
1933 South Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90007
Tuesday, July 19 - Monday, July 25
Gift + Home Showrooms: 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Friday, July 22 - Monday, July 25
Design Studio + Beckman’s Handcrafted Show™ L.A.: 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Friday, July 22 - SHOP LATE NIGHT!
Gift + Home Showrooms: 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.; Design Studio + Beckman’s: 9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

Los Angeles Convention Center: South Hall Gift & Kentia Global Marketplace
1201 South Figueroa St. Los Angeles, CA 90015
Friday, July 22 - Sunday, July 24
Temporaries: 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Monday, July 25
Temporaries: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.