I think it’s safe to say that none of us could have predicted what 2020 would bring! In talking to many of you over the past several months, I’m heartened to hear that despite the difficulties we’re all facing, both personally and professionally, for the most part we’re all finding ways to find joy in this “new normal.” The forced slow down has allowed us to take the time and space to re-examine our businesses, tackle long-overdue projects and, most importantly, to spend quality time with our families. I’ve also heard from many of our designers and brands that their creativity has been flourishing during this time. Without the need to travel the country to attend personal appearances and trunk shows, and without trade shows to get prepared for, a space to be creative and explore the beauty and art that brought us to this industry in the first place has opened. While the circumstances are not anything that any of us would have hoped for, reflecting on what’s truly important in life is always a positive outcome!
We will miss seeing you this weekend when we would have been staging our Summer Event, but we’re hoping you’ll continue to enjoy the last month of summer, and we’re hopeful we’ll be seeing you all soon.
