| KAS RUGS HAS HIGH EXPECTATIONS FOR NEW YORK HOME FASHIONS & HIGH POINT MARKETS
 Kas Rugs introduces New York Home Fashions shoppers to its latest on-trend collections, including the metallic flecked Montreal collection, pictured. |
NEW YORK -- Kas Rugs carefully tailors its assortment of area rugs to appeal to the buyers attending fall markets, starting with New York Home Fashions Market, kicking off September 24.
In fact, the company is highlighting several collections that it expects to tick all the right boxes with retailers shopping its showroom at 295 Fifth Ave., suite 819.
"We are anticipating retailers will be looking for a fresh, new and innovative products and great price points!" Wendy Reiss, vice president of sales and national accounts, told RugNews.com. "And we're excited to show them what we have to offer this fall."
In New York, where Kas has its smallest showroom, the company carefully curates what it will showcase based on the buyers attending. "The majority [of NY buyers] make appointments and have focused buys in mind. The show attracts a lot of big box buyers, who often don't have a lot of time to spend in each showroom and who often have specific objectives they are trying to achieve. We make sure we are paying close attention to these objectives and are ready with focused presentations.
"Also, we do see a number of regional buyers as well, so based on when we saw them last we make sure to have product in that is new and fits their style."
For New York, the collections being presented feature a variety of constructions and styles from casual hooked rugs in tonal color palettes to bold hand-tufted florals to luxe metallic-inflected transitional looks and inviting plush shags. What's more, these collections are just now in stock and are ready to ship for the fall and holiday selling season.
"These collections fit a good/better/best strategy that many retailers can relate to for their floors," Reiss added, noting that kas will also present its new license program with Hang Ten (read more) to NY buyers. "We always have great appointments lined up for New York market, and our meetings turn out to be successful for us and our customers. As of right now, we're anticipating another great fall NY market."
Kas anticipates the fall momentum will continue to High Point, where the company plans a design seminar with Libby Langdon, a trend party in collaboration with Hang Ten, and "many, many great new designs," she continued.
Below are some highlights of the collections that Kas Rugs will present to fall New York shoppers and buyers heading to High Point in a few weeks:
ARTISAN
Kas Rugs introduces the Artisan collection, with a textural design and dense pile,to New York buyers.
Kas Rugs offers shoppers hunting for textural designs the new multi-textured Artisan collection, featuring hand-tufted transitional patterns. Made in India of wool and viscose, these rugs feature a dense 1/2-inch pile height.
CATALINA
Kas Rugs reworks classic floral looks for contemporary audiences with the new hand-tufted Catalina.
Kas Rugs plays with classic floral motifs in the vibrant hand-tufted Catalina collection. These contemporary, large-scale floral patterns in vivid colorways are hand-tufted in China of 100 percent fine quality wool.
ETERNITY
The Eternity collection, hand-tufted of wool with a cotton back, combines timeless colors and a variety of textures for a tactile look.
The multi-textured Eternity collection -- hand-tufted in India of 100 percent wool -- is woven using multi-textured wool, a versatile color palette and a high-low effect. Eternity rug patterns range from organic wave-like designs to tile-inspired looks and a check-board motif.
GRAMERCY
Kas Rugs' new Gramercy collection features an assortment of hooked wool rugs in casual transitional designs with great pricing.
For fall shoppers, Kas rolls out plenty of looks targeting the casual lifestyle including the new Gramercy range of hooked rugs. Tonal geometrics and minimalistic transitional patterns are hand-hooked in India of 100 percent wool.
MADISON
The Madison collection by Kas Rugs dresses up a shag texture in a variety of looks, including this modern abstract in trendy indigo.
A collection of plush microfiber polyester shags, Madison is machine woven in China with a 1/2-inch pile height. Each pattern has a unique abrash look in today's fashion colors, and designs range from modern and ombre styles to updated classics.
MAUI
The Maui collection by Kas Rugs offers a natural, relaxed styling.
The Maui collection by Kas Rugs offers a natural understated look with barely-there patterns. Made in India, these soft hand-woven wool flatweaves add a neutral element to any room, while the braided fringe adds a trendy rustic touch. Maui features a durable cotton backing and a low 1/4-inch pile height.
MONTREAL
Metallic accents add depth to Kas Rugs' Montreal collection, crafted of shrink polyester and viscose.
Luxe metallic accents and a high-low texture add depth and dimension to Kas Rug's Montreal. With a trendy neutral color palette, including gray, ivory and teal, Montreal features striking traditional and transitional patterns for contemporary settings. The range is machine-woven in Turkey of shrink polyester and viscose, with a 1/4-inch pile height.
PRIMA
Kas Rugs debuts the Prima collection of neutral colored, understated shags for buyers seeking super plush styles.
Kas Rugs offers buyers heading to New York designs catering to the craving for comfort and softness with the new Prima shag collection. Featuring neutral combinations and simple transitional patterns, Prima offers an inviting 2-inch pile height. These rugs are machine-woven in Turkey of 100 percent heat-set soft polypropylene.