CreatedinFrance brings French flavor to the NYIGF

PARIS, FRANCE, September 03, 2010

CreatedinFrance , sponsored by Ateliers d'Art de France and dedicated to promoting the work of French craftsmen and companies abroad, will showcase six exceptional exhibitors in the Accent on Design division of the NYIGF this year. The variety of talent includes manufacturers of fashionable accessories and beauty products, tableware and paintings, providing buyers with direct access to the latest French trends.

CreatedinFrance is an export brand supported by Ateliers d'Art de France, the largest federation of French craft professionals. Focused on promoting French manufacturers abroad, CreatedinFrance selects the NYIGF as an unmatched opportunity to showcase products in the American market.

"The CreatedinFrance pavilion in the Accent on Design division features six manufacturers, each unique in their approach to design-led merchandise," explains Alexandre Minne, Export Project Manager, Ateliers d'Art de France. "Our exhibitors combine quality and tradition with leading contemporary design, creating an attractive array of authentic French products. At CreatedinFrance , we are pleased to bring these exhibitors to New York, and we look forward to the opportunities each company will have at the NYIGF."

Cote Bastide (booth 4040), a first time exhibitor, will showcase their luxury bath products, inspired by the art of living in the South of France. Drawing on proven practices from both the North and South, Kajaal (booth 4042) will have their eco-luxury lifestyle textiles on display. And known for their rigorous selection of leathers, and their impressive array of color, L'Agenda Moderne (booth 4046) will present their collection of diaries, organizers, address books and accessories.

Jars Ceramistes (booth 4044) unique tableware concept combining authentic organic simplicity and modern design will also be on display, while Plage (booth 4050), will feature new trends in painting, converging different world cultures. Robert le Heros (booth 4048) will be at the pavilion as well, as their fifteen year graphic and textile design continues to impress, thanks to their innovative use of color in handbags and accessories.

Accent on Design Pavilion: 4040 to 4050

Cote Bastide - 4040; Jars Ceramistes - 4044; Kajaal - 4042; L'Agenda Moderne - 4046; Plage- 4050; Robert le Heros - 4048.

About Ateliers d'Art de France

Created in 1868, Ateliers d'Art de France, the French federation for craft professionals, is designed to promote and support over 3,000 professionals.

For more information, please visit http://www.ateliersdart.com

About CreatedinFrance

Established in 2002, the CreatedinFrance brand is sponsored by Ateliers d'Art de France to market the work of craftsmen and companies abroad. French companies exhibiting under the CreatedinFrance brand are supported by the French Ministry for Foreign Trade.

For more information, please visit http://www.createdinfrance.com