Posted 5/20/2009 - 3:24:06 PM

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Companies from Europe and five different U.S. states will debut at the summer 2009 Accent on Design® at the New York International Gift Fair, being held from August 15-20, at New York City's Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.

"Accent on Design has become the standard-bearer for design-driven gift, home and lifestyle products," said Dorothy Belshaw, NYIGF director and senior vp/George Little Management. "For 25 years, Accent on Design has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the discovery and presentation of emerging designers and innovative and unique resources."

Seven new companies have confirmed their participation in the summer edition of Accent on Design, and four design-leading companies— notNeutral, Oyuna Cashmere, R&Y Augousti, and Gilles Caffier— are returning to Accent on Design, following an absence from the market. New designers include: neo-utility, Brooklyn, NY (office/desk supplies); Etcetera Media + Etcetera Media Goods, Boston, MA (felt accessories);

DESU Design, Brooklyn, NY (Tabletop);

Snow Peak, Clackamas, OR (flatware and accessories); Touch, Los Angeles, CA (accessories);

Pad Outdoor, Los Angeles, CA (furniture & accessories); and Geneva, Wheeling, IL (speakers).