Shoppe Object x The Folklore’s Black Lives Matter Action Initiative (BLMAI) seeks to foster a better, more representative home and gift market by subsidizing the cost of exhibition space at Shoppe Object to talented independent Black designers and makers. We are proud to have hosted incredible brands across all home and gift categories in this program, and we look forward to continuing to expand our community.
Schedule
OCTOBER 31: Application deadline
NOVEMBER 15 – NOVEMBER 29: Applicants notified of decisions
JANUARY 15: Launch on Shoppe Online (our B2B online marketplace)
FEBRUARY 2–4: Show at Shoppe Object NYC!
What to Expect
As one of the selected BLMAI brands, you will receive:
A 4x8 booth at Shoppe Object’s New York show
Support and mentorship for show readiness
Yearlong participation in our online B2B marketplace, Shoppe Online
Inclusion in Shoppe Object’s year-round digital marketing campaigns
The opportunity to meet Trade members (Buyers, Hospitality Partners, Interior Designers), network with other brands, and sell your products in a wholesale environment!
HOW TO PREPARE & APPLICATION CRITERIA
To apply and/or participate, you will need to:
Confirm you are available for the next show’s dates, including two days prior for set-up
Have marketing materials and a wholesale distribution and pricing plan at the ready (including inventory available to ship).
Be ready to set up your digital catalog on Shoppe Online (we will support you through this process)
August 2024 Winners
Past Participants
A KIDS COMPANY ABOUT
AALIYAH MAKONI
ABA LOVE APOTHECARY
ACTUALLY CURIOUS
ADDIS VIV
ADJOURN TEAHOUSE
ALL VERY GOODS
APOSTROPHE PUZZLES
ARDOR BIN
AYA PAPER CO.
BATIQUA
BLONDERY
BON FEMMES
BROOKLYN MOJO
BROWNSTONE PLAYHOUSE
CANDID ART
CASHMERE MOON
CEDRIC MITCHELL DESIGN
CERAMIC MELTDOWN
CHLOE + CHAD
CISE
COOL & BROWN
CURED LEAVES TEA
DMC ORIGINAL ART
EARTH ELEMENTS SOAPWORKS
EKUA CERAMICS
ELEVATED TEA CO.
FOR TMRW
FRANCES GREY
FRÈRES BRANCHIAUX CANDLE CO.
GOLDEN EDITIONS
HARLEM CANDLE CO.
HOMA STUDIOS
HOUSE DOGGE
IFSTHETIC
IRIS 1956
LADHA
MIMIPAMBO
NATURALANNIE ESSENTIALS
NOA LUX
OYA ABEO
REISFIELDS NYC
ROSE AND CO. CANDLEMAKERS
ROYAL JELLY HARLEM
SADE BARON
SK+N/MUSE
SOKO
SPIRITED CLOTH
STUD PILLOWS
SUGAR TAYLOR CO.
SUN & LACE
TERMINAL B
THREET CERAMICS
TI-A WOVEN GOODS
UNWRP
VELA NEGRA
WOVEN WORLDWIDE
ZOZ WELLNESS