The Luxury Technology Show is a one of a kind showcase produced by RAND Luxury. The event will feature the latest innovations from some of the most prestigious and cutting edge technology brands from around the world. This unique expose gathers press & media, industry executives, buyers, dealers along with affluent consumers interested in acquiring the world’s finest innovations.
Product categories include but are not limited to: photography, home & business electronics, health & wellness, automotive, accessories, mobile devices, tablets, home audio, high-end appliances, smart watches, racing simulators & beyond. Signature cocktails, exquisite cuisine and desserts will be served to all of the attending guests.
NY NOW, the Market for Home, Lifestyle + Gift (formerly NYIGF), to New York City August 15-19, 2015. The semi-annual event, New York City’s largest trade show, will showcase 100,000 products – including exclusive industry debuts – presented by 2,600+ home, lifestyle and gift vendors from the U.S. and a record number of international countries. The Market is expected to draw 43,000 total trade attendees from all 50 states and 70+ countries worldwide, to New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. New York City welcomed 6.1 million meeting and convention delegates in 2014, with a projected forecast of 6.3 million delegates for 2015.
“As our largest trade show, we are thrilled to welcome the tens of thousands of buyers, sellers and industry professionals who visit New York City to spot the latest trends and discover the newest products,” said Fred Dixon, NYC & Company president and CEO. “Conventions and tradeshows are an integral piece of the tourism industry – bringing millions of visitors each to New York – and a great motivator for visitors to explore exciting spots around the five boroughs.”
NY NOW is the premier market for home, lifestyle and gift merchandise. The trade-only event, which is not open to consumers, offers retailers the opportunity to shop from an extensive range of innovative products. This summer, record number of new and returning exhibitors as well as international exhibitors, complement the full slate of educational sessions, feature displays and new product awards available at NY NOW.
“The energy and excitement of New York City offers the perfect backdrop for NY NOW,” said Randi Mohr/Scott Kramer, NY NOW co-director and vice president. “The Market offers buyers from the U.S. and abroad access to leading industry suppliers and innovative newcomers, as well as after-hours entertainment, dining, retail and attractions offered only in New York City.”
“Summer in New York would not be complete without the summer edition of NY NOW, our largest trade show,” said Alan Steel, president and CEO of the New York Convention Center Operating Corporation, which operates the Javits Center. “With 43,000 attendees from all 50 states and more than 70 countries, this dynamic event exemplifies the energy and enthusiasm of New York City and New York State, as well as the economic potential for all of the businesses who unveil their latest products here. We are always proud to host NY NOW, which will help to continue to strengthen the Empire State’s economy.”
More than 2,600 NY NOW exhibitors will display products in three Collections: HOME, featuring innovative designs in furnishings and home textiles, tabletop and gourmet housewares; LIFESTYLE, showcasing top trends in gift and stationery, personal accessories, wellness and personal care, and juvenile resources; and HANDMADE, highlighting artisanal cross-category resources from international and limited-production makers. While first-time exhibitors are well-represented in all three collections, a record number of newcomers will be featured this August.
Beyond exhibits, market highlights include exclusive appearances by Mimi Sheraton, former New York Times restaurant critic and author of 1,000 Foods To Eat Before you Die: A Food Lover’s Life List and Erinn V, designer to the stars; SustainAbility display showcasing eco-friendly and socially responsible products and business practices; Open House display and related seminar program addressing design and color trends, as well as related consumer preferences; and a slate of programming addressing retail strategies such as digital market, Millennial marketing and employment trends, brand building, story-selling and more. In addition, NY NOW and HGTV Magazine have partnered to present a first-ever #NYNOW Social Media Lounge.
About NY NOW:
NY NOW, the Market for Home, Lifestyle + Gift, will run Saturday, August 15, through Wednesday, August 19, 2015, at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. NY NOW’s three comprehensive collections—HOME, LIFESTYLE and HANDMADE — along with hundreds of NEW! exhibitors – will encompass 100,000 products. Some 43,000 total trade attendees from all 50 states and 70+ countries worldwide are expected.
World Liberty TV, Team was on hand for the 6th Year at The NY Now Show at NY Javit Center, see some of the movers and shakers, we interviewed right here in our World Liberty TV, Gift and Housewares Channel .
The Luxury Technology Show is a one of a kind showcase produced by RAND Luxury. The event will feature the latest innovations from some of the most prestigious and cutting edge technology brands from around the world. This unique expose gathers press & media, industry executives, buyers, dealers along with affluent consumers interested in acquiring the world’s finest innovations.
Product categories include but are not limited to: photography, home & business electronics, health & wellness, automotive, accessories, mobile devices, tablets, home audio, high-end appliances, smart watches, racing simulators & beyond. Signature cocktails, exquisite cuisine and desserts will be served to all of the attending guests.
International Esthetics, Cosmetics & Spa Conferences are the premier spa and wellness events in the country. Taking place in New York, Las Vegas, and Florida, IECSC offers leading education and dynamic show floors. Spa and wellness professionals rely on IECSC for insightful guidance to grow their businesses and keep them at the forefront of their competitive industry.
World Liberty TV, Health and Beauty Channel team was on hand at the IECSC, and also interview some of the Vendors and Exhibitors, see their new products.
Cord Cruncher Tangle Free Earbuds
No more knots or tangles
Compact, stores easily
Extends & retracts
Incredible sound quality
Dry Case, get your Tech Wet
What sets DryCASE apart from all the other waterproof cases out there? It’s definitely the vacuum seal technology. With DryCASE, after you seal your smartphone in the pouch, you attach a small hand pump to a valve on the pouch, and with 2 or three squeezes, all the air has been sucked out of the DryCASE,
• Waterproof Vacuum Seal
• Crystal Clear for taking Photos
• Stereo Headphone & Mic Jack
• Neoprene Armband Included
• Works with any Phone or MP3
• Tested to 100 Feet for 1 Hour
Equil Jot Smartpen
Big ideas happen on paper – don’t lose them. Equil Jot captures your thoughts at your pace, transferring notes in real-time from any kind of paper – cocktail napkin to notebook – straight to your iPod, iPhone, iPad, or computer. With two complementary apps – Equil Notes for writing and Equil Sketch for creative, Equil brings your work seamlessly via Cloud service, making it accessible and editable anywhere, any time.
Executive Portfolio Leather Case Cover with Stylus for Samsung GALAXY Tab 3 10.1, Black
Keep your Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 stylishly stowed and well-protected in the rooCASE Executive Portfolio Leather Case for Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 while you’re on-the-go. This luxurious leather case features a pebble-grain texture.
Dimension: 11.4″ x 8″ x 1.2″
Weight: 1.2 pounds
Samsung GALAXY Tab 3 10.1 GT-P5210ZWYXAR / GT-P5210GNYXAR (NOT Compatible with GALAXY Tab 2 10.1
Intuos Creative Pen and Touch Tablet
The innovative Intuos Pro pen tablet is designed for your professional creativity maximizing control, efficiency and flexibility without compromise. The innovative Intuos Pro Special Edition pen tablet is designed for your creativity giving you more control and the power to produce professional results.
Koboarc 10HD
Kobo Arc 10HD offers the highest resolution screen on the market. Coupled with an ultra-fast quad-core 1.8 GHz processor, you can immerse yourself in reading and multimedia. Read, watch, play and share on the top-of-the-line 10″ stunning HD screen and dual stereo speakers. Books, magazines, comics, movies and games come to life to dazzle your senses and deliver an uncompromised multimedia experience tailor made for Readers.
Lenovo Yoga 10.1″ Android 4.2, Quad Core, 16GB Storage, 1GB RAM Tablet
A tablet unlike any other
Cylinder. Changes weight distribution, for enhanced usage in every mode: Steady in Stand Mode; Comfort in Hold Mode; Balance in Tilt Mode.
Battery. Unprecedented Battery Life. With 2x the battery life of most other tablets, Yoga Tablet delivers up to 18 hours of energy to do more, view more, and play more. From early int he morning, until long past midnight – this battery keeps going.
Kickstand. A built-in kickstand opens to let the tablet stand on its own.
Speakers. Front Facing Dolby Digital Plus Speakers for improved clarity and sound performance.
Better Grip. Better Fit. The shape and placement of the battery cylinder makes this lightweight tablet easier to grip and better for one-hand use. Its ergonomic design shifts the center of gravity to make it more comfortable for your wrist.
Hands-Free Experience Like No Other. No other device stands up to Yoga Tablet. Engineered with a kickstand and a battery cylinder that balances weight at the base, this device stands on its own.
Tilt It. This angle changes evertyhing. Yoga Tablet’s battery cylinder and kickstand provide a more natural angle for touching and typing. Now, no matter where you are sitting, everything on the screen looks, feels, and responds better than ever.
Lifetrak C300 Move Wearable Physiologic Monitor
Lifetrak C300 Actvity Monitor gives you all day feedback on your calorie burn, distance traveled and steps taken and is connecetd to iOS apps for health and wellness tracking. Lifetrak is water tight to 90ft and requires NO charging. The easy to use interface allows you to see your hourly, daily and weekly activity graphically displayed. Lifetrak uses proprietary technology to make the information more accurate and easier to understand. The distance is determined in real time based on the cadence of each step. The calorie integrates heart rate into the overall calculation. The enhanced step filtering eliminates false steps like driving in a car. Lifetrak uses Bluetooth 4.0 to connect to smart devices. All this in a beautiful case with the time & date.
Martian Passport, the world’s first voice command watch
From the company that invented the world’s first voice command watch comes Passport. With impressive executive styling, the Passport speaks for itself with a polished case that tops a Bluetooth smart watch styled for individuals who want a stately analog timepiece. Passport is a game-changing hand-free solution for smart phone users.
Me Foto, Mini Tripod Kit
When small just wasn’t small enough we decided to make the DayTrip Mini Tripod Kits. Essentially an even more compact version of our BackPacker, the DayTrip is our most compact tripod.
Choose from Gold, Blue, Green, Red, Titanium, Purple, Orange, or Black.
Supports up to 8.8 lbs
Extendable up to 24″
Super light weighing less than 2 lb
Backed by MeFOTO’s 5-Year Warranty
Onkyo Wireless Bluetooth Headphones
It’s Light, comfortable, and it stays on. Its High tech earpads allow airflow, and it wicks away sweat. It has great sound and allows you to hear your surroundings. It also has a rugged one piece construction and a rechargeable battery for up to eight hours. It also conveniently comes with a microphone, volume, and skip-control for most major smartphones.
Party Animals Plays and Dances to the Beat of Your Favorite Music
Soft plush material – Built-in speaker – Dance ON/OFF button – Audio cord included – Takes 3 AA batteries – Robotic movement sensor – Velcro backing – Power ON/OFF switch
Pelican Progear IPad Air Case
Exclusive Pelican ProGear Vault cover with rubber edge seal blocks out rain, snow and dust
Aircraft grade aluminum hinge holds the cover for multiple viewing angles
Elastomeric Copolymer rubber interior absorbs impact forces
Optical Dragontrail glass on rear camera for added protection while maintaining picture clarity
Rated IP54 for water resistance and momentary immersion
Meets Military Specifications Test Standards 810G to survive a 4 ft/1.2m drop
Sleep Phones headphones in a comfy Headband
Made of Polartec recycled, non-piling fleece, SleepPhones are soft, comfortable and eco-friendly – perfect for use in bed. Drift off to sleep listening to your favorite music, audiobooks, radio or white noise. SleepPhones let you relax naturally without uncomfortable traditional headphones – and without disturbing your partner!
With SleepPhones, you can:
• Fall asleep faster – drug free!
• Block out distracting noise without painful ear plugs
• Beat insomnia by relaxing to your favorite music, audiobooks or white noise
SleepPhones’ patented headband design gives you a soft, comfortable fit all night long. It’s even machine washable – just remove the speakers!
Nexus 7 StyleFolio by SPECK (2013) Model
Olio case fits Google Nexus 7 (2013).
All-around protection. A form-fitting outer shell is reinforced with a soft anti-scratch inner lining to save your Google Nexus 7 (2013) from accidental bumps, drops, and spills. You can breathe a sigh of relief now.
Multiple viewing angles. Reading? Writing? With four viewing angles, you’ll be sure to find the one that’s right for you.
High-quality vegan leather. With premium materials in a more seamless design than ever before, your tablet has never looked this good. And of course, all pattern prints are high-resolution.
Locking clasp. Secures Google Nexus 7 (2013) in chic contrast color accents in folded mode or shut for when you’re on-the-go
TYLT Energi 5k Battery Pack
Rechargeable 5200 mAh internal battery
Slim – line design measures only 9/16” in depth
USB port with embedded lightning and micro-USB cables for rapid charging on the go.
3Amp circuit charges three devices simultaneously
Unu Enterpak Tube Universal Battery Pack
With the Enerpak Tube portability and power collide. Able to recharge almost any smartphone up to 3x while still managing to remain light-weight and completely portable, the Enterpak Tube is the most dynamic battery yet. The 1A USB port allows for almost any USB device to be recharged at almost double the speed when compared to traditional USB batteries.
In honor of New York Fashion Week, GBK and Sparkling Hill Resort hosted a Luxury Gift Lounge on September 6th and 7th. Attending celebrities included: Jay Manuel, Miss J and Nole Marin of “America’s Next Top Model”, Ice-T and Coco,”Big Ang” of VH1’s “Mob Wives”, Adrienne Bailon, Matt Letscher, Katie Findlay and Chloe Bridges of “The Carrie Diaries”, Ryan Serhant of “Million Dollar Listing NYC” and more.
This year’s Title Sponsor was Sparkling Hill Resort – a European-inspired wellness resort known for its Swarovski crystal design elements. Additional presenting Sponsors included Hard Candy and Pilot Pen.
Other must-have brands included: Tibolli ® , youthH2O, D’Mademoiselle ® Pure Mineral Makeup and Skincare Product™; EcoGenics Active Botanical Skin Care, Nikki’s Magic Wand, Lashem, Cynthia Gale Jewelry, d’andrea handbags, Lulu Avenue by Jude Frances, Visit San Luis Obispo County and Sunset SAVOR the Central Coast, Rive, Viva Diva Wines by Christina Milian, Connecticut Cookie Company, Oasis Mediterranean, Prima Dolce, and Latta Russian Kefir.
Artistic Rive water bottles transformed colorless, odorless, tasteless substance into an experience that excites the senses. Wild Soul Sunglasses gifted exotic sunglasses; The Artisan Group® provided a collection of handcrafted gifts; and cause-driven hats were given by Gratitude Couture – intent on eradicating hate and bullying via charity donation. Special event sponsor, Supima – an American luxury cotton, displayed two evening gowns made for the event.
ABOUT GBK:
GBK is a luxury lifestyle gifting and special events company, specializing in entertainment marketing integration. Widely known in the entertainment industry for bringing that little extra something into the Gifting Lounge environment.
