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Filicia, Nussbaumer, Corrigan to Panelize in Vegas

July 9, 2014  by in Designer Weekly   

At the event, Tuesday, July 29, at 10 a.m. in building B’s WorldView Ballroom, retailers and interior designers can get an exclusive preview of the hottest new trends and designs in home furnishings and décor through the these three top taste makers.

Moderated by Today Show contributor, design author and tastemaker Susanna Salk, the presentation offers CEU-accreditation to interior designers. Immediately following this panel discussion, a meet-and-greet and book signing with the panelists, along with lunch, will be held in the Safavieh showroom (A-101) from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

These top design authorities will scour the 5 million square feet of showrooms at Las Vegas Market, and share their top picks during a live panel discussion and via social media channels, which will include a question and answer segment. The best-of-the-best product will be “on set” during the live panel discussion allowing these taste makers to share more intimately with the audience what’s hot from market, plus their insights on incorporating these fashion-forward styles into current design projects. 

"I am so excited about the designers we are hosting this year: Thom, Michelle and Timothy’s energy and passion for design is infectious. Exploring the market through their eyes will be invaluable to anyone attending. It's not just about what trends they see; it's understanding what they love and why," Salk said. “The best part will be putting many of their favorite pieces on stage for our panel audience to see up close!"

Filicia, founder and chief creative officer of New York City-based design firm, Thom Filicia, Inc. Filicia's New-American Style has earned him widespread acclaim and notable clients, including Tina Fey, Delta Air Lines, Jennifer Lopez, Peter Jennings and others in the worlds of finance, sports, media, fashion and hospitality. Filicia is universally known for his ability to create stunning modern, yet classic interiors that retain an inviting aesthetic, which reflects the individuality of his clients. 

Michelle Nussbaumer is consistently named among the top designers and tastemakers in the country. With offices based in Dallas and Switzerland, her interiors combine a fearless use of color and reflect an eclectic, yet timeless mix of bold patterns and influences from around the world to create her unmistakable signature style. In 2009, she was honored as one of Elle Decor's ‘Five Leading Women in Design’ and her project was named one of Veranda’s ‘25 Most Beautiful Rooms.’ Her designs are frequently featured in the pages of leading national and international publications including House Beautiful, Elle Décor, Veranda, Architectural Digest, Marie Claire and German Elle Décor.  

The globe-trotting Nussbaumer channels her style and inspiration from the places she has lived and traveled such as Italy, Mexico, Switzerland, Morocco and India. Elle Décor has called her “a fearless style monger known for her dizzying trove of antiques and signature line of furniture and lighting.”

Nussbaumer's 10,000 square-foot Dallas showroom Ceylon et Cie is home to her furniture collection Ceylon et Cie Portfolio, her eponymous Michelle Nussbaumer Fabric line, a modern interpretation of classic ikats and indigenous patterns and prints, and celebrated line of jewelry, Ceylon Bijoux. A collection of 18th, 19th and 20th Century antiques and textiles are also showcased from her exotic travels.  

Corrigan’s work has been published in numerous publications including Elle Decor, Veranda, Traditional Home, Luxe Interiors + Design and The Wall Street Journal. Rizzoli recently published his first book, “An Invitation to Château du Grand-Lucé.”

Corrigan designed the first fully integrated line of fabrics, trims, furniture and floor covering for Schumacher and Patterson, Flynn & Martyn, which was introduced spring 2014, as well as a tabletop collection for Royal Limoges. His line of bath fixtures for THG Paris will launch in 2015.

Now in its seventh year, past designer participants in Ahead of the Curve have included design such as Anthony Baratta, Betsy Burnham, Barclay Butera, Darryl Carter, Philip Gorrivan, Alexa Hampton, Darren Henault, Laura Kirar, Amy Lau, Jeffrey Alan Marks, Mary McDonald, Joe Nye, Kishani Perera, Windsor Smith, Nathan Turner, Ron Woodson and Vicente Wolf.