LIFESTYLE SALON

Influencers in the interior design industry will present their work and current industry topic and trends.

Programme below is of 2019.

17 July 18 July 19 July

17 July

10:30 － 11:30 Introduction to small-lot imports: flows of import business *Language: Japanese only

Mr. Masayuki Shibata
Manufactured Imports & Investment Promotion Organization (MIPRO)

Language: Japanese only

12:15 － 13:15 Ambiente Trends 2019 *Language: English / Japanese

Ms. Annetta Palmisano / Stilbuero bora.herke.palmisano

Designers Mr. Cem Bora, Ms. Claudia Herke and Ms. Annetta Palmisano from the design studio Stilbuero bora.herke.palmisano analyze international trends in fashion and art, interiors and lifestyle.

*Language: English / Japanese

14:00 － 15:15 Proposing ideal lifestyle that IDÉE aims *Language: Japanese only

Mr. Tadatomo Oshima
Buyer / IDÉE

Language: Japanese only

14:50 － 15：15 Interior Lifestyle Awards ceremony *Language: Japanese only

「Best Buyer’s Choice」
The prize is given to the must-buy product. Mr Tadatomo Oshima, a popular buyer from IDÉE will give a prize.

「Young Designer Award」
The prize is given to the young hopeful designer in supported zone "NEXT" and "TALENTS".
The winner will have the opportunity to exhibit at Ambiente in 2020.

Who will be the winners of Best Buyer’s Choice and Young Designer Award?! Don’t miss it!

16：00 － 17:00　Creative Night Satellite *Language: Japanese only

Mr. Masashichi Nakagawa / President / NARA CLUB Co.,Ltd.

Mr. Akihiro Nishizawa / BRANDING DESIGNER / EIGHT BRANDING DESIGN

Language: Japanese only

18 July

10:30－ 11:30 MADE51－MADE51 – a global brand, crafted by refugees *Language: English / Japanese

Ms. Heidi Christ,
MADE51 Global Lead, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR)

MADE51 is a global brand of home décor and fashion accessories, crafted by refugees around the world, and made possible by the UN Refugee Agency. The beautiful products, which merge contemporary designs with traditional skills, are created in partnership with social enterprises. This unique business model offers a win-win for both retailers and refugees.

12:15 － 13:15 AMBIENTE TRENDS 2019 *Language: English / Japanese

14:00 － 15:00 Ideal store making: the fair's directors will discuss their ideal stores *Language: Japanese only

Mr. Yu Yamada / method inc.

The fair's special zone The Corner Shop – How to make a market – is curated by Mr Yamada.

After working as a buyer for IDEE SHOP in Minami-Aoyama, Mr. Yamada founded method in 2007 and began working as a freelance buyer shortly afterwards. He is currently a representative director of method, inc. In September 2014, he released the book “THE METHOD OF SHOP SUCCESS” published by SEIBUNDO SHINKOSHA