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Showplace - 5000, Floor 5 Shuttle Stop: 1 (Transportation Terminal) Neighborhood: Commerce Concourse Corporate Phone: 972.296.9599

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American Leather

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Founded in 1990, Dallas-based American Leather has brought both design and innovation to the leather and fabric upholstery manufacturing industry. The company’s products - which are all designed and manufactured in the U.S. - are delivered in four weeks and made to order with a choice of hundreds of leather, fabric and performance cover options. Specializing exclusively in the design and manufacture of custom-designed, fine-quality leather and upholstered furniture, American Leather markets a broad wholesale line worldwide, and showcases its line in High Point, and out of the company’s showroom in Dallas. Bringing together contemporary, transitional and traditional furniture designs, American Leather adds function without sacrificing style. The company has a distinct focus on innovation, and includes proprietary, patented and licensed designs in their product line. This includes the Comfort Sleeper - the world's most comfortable and space-saving sofa sleeper design on the market; the Comfort Air - which includes a patented technology that completely individualizes the way a person lounges in a chair; and various powered reclining and motion seating designs. American Leather is sold through more than 700 retail stores nationwide, including national chains such as Crate and Barrel, Restoration Hardware, Macy's, Room and Board and more.

3pm - 4am, April 24

The Art & ROI of Luxury Textiles

Educational American Leather, Showplace, Floor 5 Neighborhood: Commerce Concourse Shuttle Stop: 1 (Transportation Terminal)

What if your most beautiful design choices were also your most profitable? Top designers whose upholstered seating graces residences, resorts, and worldwide publications share how leathers, suedes, performance fabrics, and premium textiles can create lasting character—and lasting client appreciation. Learn how patina and hand become coveted attributes, how luxury performance fabrics deliver peace of mind without sacrificing creativity, how fine fabrics gain richness over time, and how to thoughtfully match textiles with exquisite frame designs. Designers will also gain practical insights into pricing and margin-building strategies. A hands-on materials workshop rounds out the session, allowing attendees to experience these textiles firsthand

3pm - 4pm, April 25

The Art of Selling to the Luxury Client

Educational American Leather, Showplace, Floor 5 Neighborhood: Commerce Concourse Shuttle Stop: 1 (Transportation Terminal)

Luxury clients aren’t persuaded—they’re aligned. Converting in today’s affluent marketplace requires intention and strategy well before you refine your consultative selling conversation. A panel of elite designers and luxury consumer professionals explains shifts in consumer sentiments that help you frame important conversations about fine craftsmanship and longevity, intuitive technologies, wellness, and intentional living, while sharing how to communicate value, establish trust, elicit demand, and create lasting success.

Speakers: Gail Doby, Ericka Saurit, Dawn Brinson

3pm - 4pm, April 26

Brand to Rebrand: Shift your Business from Now to Next

Educational American Leather, Showplace, Floor 5 Neighborhood: Commerce Concourse Shuttle Stop: 1 (Transportation Terminal)

Savvy brands don’t chase trends—but they do evolve, strategically and with purpose. From attracting a new audience to navigating growth, new ownership, or upleveling your offerings, rebranding can be a catalyst for transformation. Join leading brand strategist Ericka Saurit and a panel of designers who have successfully reimagined their brand from the inside out. Learn how to align your story, visuals, and messaging to build new relevance, resonance, and remarkable results.

Speakers: Ericka Saurit

Design Stars Share How to Have Successful Projects Across the Country or Around the World

Designing At A Distance: Turning Location into Limitless Opportunity brings together leading interior design voices to discuss how they built thriving practices serving clients across the country, and, around the globe. With Barry Dixon, Bria Hammel, Alfredo Paredes, Dwayne Bergmann & Theresa Ory.

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