2018 WINTER EXHIBITORS

Also available for purchase online on our wholesale marketplace. (Watch this space for Summer exhibitors)

VARTAN

Dining is where the action is. Vartan line of housewares creates beautiful experiences around the home with elegant shibori dyeing.

ENDE COLLECTIVE

Jewelry inspired by strong independent women. Krista Gambrel channels inspiration from her role models into unique collections for the modern woman.

STELLA FLUORESCENT

Beautiful things can take different forms. Each collection emerges from a partnership with Bay Area designers and artists, who come together to create work around a central concept.

HELIOTROPE

Restoring skin without perfumes, parabens, or phthalates. Products are all natural and fragrance free. Feel good in your skin.

adelle stoll

Heirlooms originate with bold, classic shapes. Designer Adelle Stoll blends contemporary design with classic minimalism to cut through trend clutter.

korut studio

A transformation of eclectic bits into iconic symbolism. Symbols from various cultures find a melting pot in Lisa Korut's jewelry studio in Berkeley.

RECLAMATION ETCHWORKS

Born from San Francisco’s dining and cocktail culture. Products are made from reclaimed bottles and laser etched for eternity.

YUZU SOAP

Native ingredients blend together for a pure, natural cleanse. A favorite among the nature loving Californians. It's also fun to say Yuzu.

WOOLABLES

The intersection of fibre and the less expected. Inspired by the color or nature from around the hills and lifestyle of the Bay Area

YMSF

Architecture, furniture design and jewelry create unexpected combinations and use of materials. Popular in San Francisco.

A NEW PERSPECTIVE IN TRADE SHOWS

You’ll have a stress free place to chat leisurely and connect with makers

Less Setup

We're setting up the space so there's less time worrying about building walls and stuff in our 300 sq ft space

Lots of Buyers

500+ buyers attending from around the West Coast. You will also be promoted online to 8000 buyers on INDIE newsletter + IG

Show Training

Training sess with store owners prior to the show to make the most out of the 3 days Also lunch and learn panels with buyers at INDIE .

Online Ordering

We have some serious custom wholesale tech to cut down that ordering process

Sales Help

Sales guys at our booth to help you with closing the sale, we know that can be awkward at times.

Low Investment

Pricing is the lowest for any trade show and varies with your category and space required, but will not exceed $900.

highlights from OUR last TRADE SHOW

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Thanks so much for a great show. I'm really pleased with how it went for me!

Lisa Anderson

Zelma Rose

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Thanks again for the tremendous work you put into all the show preparations, I know you guys put in many hours with the show layout, marketing materials, training/workshop, and set up.

Lauren Shun

Yuzu Soap

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Look forward to next time!

Klai Brown

KLAI

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We had a nice group, and I’m glad I participated.

Jonathan Plotzker

Heliotrope

SHOP THE FINEST HANDMADE DESIGNERS

Login to your SKUE account and shop these products from our wholesale marketplace. Orders will be placed with the designers.

ayk

barnwell co

full tables full chairs

Maya Bauman DESIGN

heliotrope sf

hooks and luxe

ichcha

Nipomo

loop de loup

Luvhaus

mac cutting boards

mafia bags

mo murray

newd elements

windy chien

saffron and kumquats

s/he studio

shop joyo

slow north

sweet hyena

tim eads

vartan

woll jewelry

yuzu soap

potluck products

candace loheed

cuppafog

the whiteout

GET TO KNOW A FEW BUYERS

Katie Gaertner

Whistle

“ I love hearing stories from artisans and finding a way to tell them visually in my store.” Katie was a buyer for 10 years before starting Whistle.

Angela Tsay

Oakland Supply Co

“ Emerging designers need ideas that are fresh, and need to keep it fresh." says Angela whose stores have grown into retail landmarks in Oakland.

Kerri Lee Johnson

Marion JONES WORKSHOP

"Promoting other stores brings more business to everyone," says Kerri Lee Johnson who started the Plaid Friday Movement.

David Auerbach

dijital fix

“Our demographic appreciates good food, good wine, up-and-coming artists and electronics,” says David of his lifestyle store in the Mission where technolust meets designer chic.

Lily Chau

Acacia

“I try to stay true to my own point of view instead of being influenced by trends. That’s why I try not to look at too many fashion or design blogs," says Lily on curation.

Zoel Fages

perch

"I need to have a strong gut reaction." says Zoel when looking a products. Zoel worked at the GAP before finding his true calling at Glen Park store, Perch.

Michael Levy

Paxton GATE

“Walmart, McDonalds they're all shrinking. People are tired of this market approach which means a lot of stores can pop up to fill this niche," says Michael Levy on the growth pf the maker movement.

Giselle Gyalzen

rare device

"Every time we sell a favorite of mine, my heart breaks a little to see it go. But I'm happy it's going to make someone else happy." says Giselle. Awww…:) who runs her two stores in SF.

Shane Salvata

SF MOMA

"I look for jewelry that's modern, contemporary. Most of the jewelry is handmade" says Shane, jewelry buyer at SF MOMA on her approach curating products.

Wayne Whelan

therapy

At the heart of diversity, for Wayne, is one core principle – value, which Wayne defines as “something that tends to look like it’s worth more than what we sell it for.

Matt Bissinger

Maker and Moss

"I'm always looking for goods that are aesthetically pleasing and a good value regardless of price point." says Matt on his approach to curating products for his Hayes Valley Store.

And 500 more

FROM THE WEST COAST

Our retailers aren't your typical stockists, they source products but also provide guidance to makers on store readiness and plain ol' fashioned support.

makers apply as a vendor

2018 WINTER EXHIBITORS

PAST EXHIBITORS

A NEW PERSPECTIVE IN TRADE SHOWS

highlights from OUR last TRADE SHOW

SHOP THE FINEST HANDMADE DESIGNERS

GET TO KNOW A FEW BUYERS