Showplace - 5000, Floor 5 Shuttle Stop: 1 (Transportation Terminal) Neighborhood: Commerce Concourse Corporate Phone: 972.296.9599

www.americanleather.com

American Leather

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Founded in 1990, Dallas-based American Leather has brought both design and innovation to the leather and fabric upholstery manufacturing industry. The company’s products - which are all designed and manufactured in the U.S. - are delivered in four weeks and made to order with a choice of hundreds of leather, fabric and performance cover options. Specializing exclusively in the design and manufacture of custom-designed, fine-quality leather and upholstered furniture, American Leather markets a broad wholesale line worldwide, and showcases its line in High Point, and out of the company’s showroom in Dallas. Bringing together contemporary, transitional and traditional furniture designs, American Leather adds function without sacrificing style. The company has a distinct focus on innovation, and includes proprietary, patented and licensed designs in their product line. This includes the Comfort Sleeper - the world's most comfortable and space-saving sofa sleeper design on the market; the Comfort Air - which includes a patented technology that completely individualizes the way a person lounges in a chair; and various powered reclining and motion seating designs. American Leather is sold through more than 700 retail stores nationwide, including national chains such as Crate and Barrel, Restoration Hardware, Macy's, Room and Board and more.

3pm - 4am, April 24

The Art & ROI of Luxury Textiles

Educational American Leather, Showplace, Floor 5 Neighborhood: Commerce Concourse

What if your most beautiful design choices were also your most profitable? Top designers whose upholstered seating graces residences, resorts, and worldwide publications share how leathers, suedes, performance fabrics, and premium textiles can create lasting character—and lasting client appreciation. Learn how patina and hand become coveted attributes, how luxury performance fabrics deliver peace of mind without sacrificing creativity, how fine fabrics gain richness over time, and how to thoughtfully match textiles with exquisite frame designs. Designers will also gain practical insights into pricing and margin-building strategies.

Speakers: MA Allen, Alfredo Paredes, Whitney Tinsley, Vern Yip


Design Stars Share How to Have Successful Projects Across the Country or Around the World

Designing At A Distance: Turning Location into Limitless Opportunity brings together leading interior design voices to discuss how they built thriving practices serving clients across the country, and, around the globe. With Barry Dixon, Bria Hammel, Alfredo Paredes, Dwayne Bergmann & Theresa Ory.

American Leather Presents Define Your Niche: Find Your Focus to Fuel Your Growth DALLAS,

This business-focused session brings together interior design professionals who have cultivated thriving, brand-driven businesses by honing a unique niche. Created for design professionals who want better clients, higher visibility, and a design practice that lights them up.