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Las Vegas Market Review

By Creede on Jul 31, 2008 under Tags:

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I’m officially back from the market and unfortunately if anything, it has only made me more cynical. I have never seen more cheap Mies, Eames and Knoll knock offs in my entire life. While there were some original designs at the show, most were made overseas. It really got me thinking. If something is made in China or Vietnam, is it really any less quality than if it were made here stateside? Is it possible to produce quality original pieces here in the states and still have them be considered affordable?
I will have a follow up post listing all the good companies that I came across, as well as elaborating a little more on some of the things I posted about while at the market.

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Creede is a frugal design junkie. He loves miminamist and mid-century influences and often finds himself with a hammer and drill in hand in order to achieve the style he wants without breaking the bank.

  • BTDT Been There Done That

    What did you expect in Vegas, originality in the transitory land of emulation.

    Sure, all goods can be made offshore, but long supply chains have problems in continuity, quality and market acceptance.

    Flexible domestic manufacturing, getting it to market fast, will always have an edge on offshore goods whose time, travel and quality control devour the margins.

    Do you attend the High Point Market?

  • http://Grassrootsmodern.com Creede

    Yeah, I guess it is about what I expected. I was just hoping…

    I have never been to High Point, but I may have to go. I have heard good things about it.

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