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TRADE WINDS

Global guest speakers, international brands

and Pan-African clout bring world-

class cachet to South Africa’s

biggest design platform

he design world is coming to ‘After many years of working with the
South Africa and Décorex Africa world’s leading brands, we’re excited to
Tis paving the way. The continent’s present a selection of what we think are Sofa Comapny, Charlie, Mark,
biggest and most respected platform for some of the most exciting and iconic Cobalt, BlueDesign
showcasing décor and design is gearing international design pieces.
up for its most ambitious edition yet.
This year’s Décorex Cape Town (5-8 ‘Many of your favourite brands, many
June) and Décorex Joburg (24-27 July) of our favourite brands, many of the Noso, Enhanced, NR
see exciting interactive activations, country’s favourite brands will be on
international guest speakers on the show. The likes of Ligne Roset, Créma
Future Talks programme, the debut of Design, Nosso and Sofa Company
an International Spotlight exhibition, supported by Stuart Graham Fabrics,
and a Pan-African pavilion and market, will paint a picture of where the world is
alongside a host of top local exhibitors. looking for inspiration and what we think
These additions to both shows are will become the defining furniture trends
curated by Executive Creative Directors of the next decade. We’re so excited for
Garreth van Niekerk and Alan Hayward, audiences to experience the space and
in close collaboration with leading global share with us their favourite pieces.’
brands and design minds. Select pieces from standout brands will
make for an unmissable showcase - but
‘For this year’s Décorex Cape that’s not the only headline moment. A
Town, we’re thrilled to introduce the spotlight on African design from across
International Spotlight pavilion,’ the continent broadens the international
says Hayward. dimension that has been added to the all-

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