HIGH POINTS — Style experts will be on hand at April Market to share insights into how Gen Z consumers think about home decor during Trendspotter seminars and exhibits at the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame. Masu.
A panel discussion seminar and mimosa brunch, sponsored by Sampan, will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Sunday, April 14, at the Hall of Fame, 311 S. Hamilton. The exhibition “Muse” by Fashion Snoops (FS) features over a dozen new home furnishings products inspired by major new lifestyle trends.
“Muse is a warm, funky, eclectic curation that speaks to the Gen Z mindset,” said Jay Anna Mize, vice president of advisory at FS, who moderated the panel discussion. “As a collection of old and new designs, Muse reflects the spirit of collectors. What is taken for granted in the design world becomes a new zeitgeist for young consumers. Interiors are not tied to one time or place and often represent different eras and artistic movements.”
According to FS' latest trend analysis, “Gen Z specifically seeks sentimental pieces in their homes that evoke feelings of tradition, interpersonal relationships, and thoughtful artistry,” Mize said.
The panel of three speakers will include:
- emily keene She is an interior designer at Design Bar, a commercial interior design firm in Charlotte, North Carolina, and a 2023 graduate of Savannah College of Art and Design. A creator of designs that foster sociability through the built environment, Keene has been recognized as one of Interior Design Magazine's Charlotte's Top 30 Designers Under 30, and her work has been featured in various portfolios. Nominated for her competition.
- parker heath The founder of Par Ker Made in San Diego is a multidisciplinary artist who works in a variety of mediums, including painting, ceramics, textiles, and home accessories. He earned his Studio Arts BFA degree from San Diego State University in 2022 and launched his lifestyle brand, which focuses on his collection of handmade functional art for home and living, in 2021. Established Parker Made. Last year, Parker Made collaborated with wallcovering companies Wall Snobs and Ayala Home, and recently announced an art collection with publisher Studio Marks, as well as custom apparel based on Heath's artwork. was also released.
- virginia chumley He is a writer, artist, and author of “Big Thrift Energy” based in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. An expert in shopping for fine vintage home decor and other treasures, Chumley has been featured on NBC News, Architectural Digest, Washington Post, and Elle Magazine. Prints of her work are available from Chairish and Anthropologie.
