Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Tokyo International Gift Show

http://www.giftshow.co.jp/english/76tigs/index.htm

Next month is the trade show; I haven't been to one this large and extensive ever!  Am a little apprehensive about being able to focus, walk, absorb and profit from this event.  It's been decades since I've gone to a trade show and am very excited about seeing this particular one--being international, should be incredible.

We are preparing/training for this trip by walking three times a week from today until we leave for Japan.  It will be a transition month between summer and fall so I am looking forward to seeing  the shops,  hoping the weather is nice and eating all the seasonal foods.

CLOTH has somehow led me to men's furnishings websites.  Rather than compete for women's eyes, I am turning to men's fabrics--handkerchiefs, sox and other items.  Maybe its because I've been working with men's kimono, browns, blues, grey etc.  Or maybe it's the influence of Amy Katoh's Blue and White shop and website.  Or maybe because I like the Fall season? 

Will post as I explore....