Finesse, one of Capel's top-selling lines of all-weather rugs, also made a splash at the winter markets with two exciting new designs: Tile and Heirloom. Distressed and seemingly aged, these UV-protected rugs can be used inside or outside, adding contrast and richness to any deck or patio. Made in Belgium of 100% olefin, the Finesse collection is available in two designs and seven colorways. A 5'3" x 7'6" rug retails for $149.
In addition to these brand new products, Capel also featured several introductions from the October High Point Market that hadn't been seen by many retailers shopping the Atlanta and Las Vegas shows. They included Bayview, a new North Carolina-made, textural braided design in four color ways, and recent additions to the Genevieve Gorder-licensed line: Sticks, a hand tufted design inspired by garlands of driftwood sticks, and Poppy, a new high-performance graphic pattern for indoor-outdoor use with a colorful, playful feel.
"Genevieve's new designs were very well received," said Capel. "Buyers love her creative use of color, touches of fringe and fresh on-trend themes. Sticks did very well, and Poppy also drew lots of interest. At $249 retail, Poppy is a true bargain with a lot of pop."
Capel added that the placements Capel received from retailers on Bayview also were a "wonderful surprise. Traditional braids don't always do well in the West, but Bayview doesn't look like an old-fashioned braid. It's an updated contemporary-casual design with great texture and colors. It did exceptionally well for us in both Las Vegas and Atlanta."