Next Big Thing
12/12/08 10:23 Filed in: In the News
“The Next Big Thing” Finalists Announced
– National product search contest down to three companies –
DALLAS – December 3, 2008 – Dallas Market Center, the world’s largest wholesale
merchandise resource, today announced the finalists for “The Next Big Thing” national product
search contest – Good For You Girls™, SIPATINIZ™ and Vintage Hem©. The three finalists
receive a free booth and travel to the upcoming Dallas FINDS Temp Show January 16–19, 2009
to coincide with the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market (January 14–20, 2009).
Good For You Girls, based in New Hartford, Conn., is the first 100 percent natural skincare line
that addresses the needs of girls age nine to 15 years old. The company offers a skincare kit
containing a cleanser, toner and moisturizer. All products are formulated with the purest natural
and organic ingredients that are effective and safe for young skin.
Founders Kim Grustas and Grace Havasta-Petrarca were inspired to develop the product line
while looking for products for their own daughters. Having used only natural baby products, they
wanted to continue the commitment when it came time to show their daughters the proper way
to take care of their faces. After researching existing natural skincare lines, they realized most
products contained additional ingredients that focused on anti-aging and were too harsh for
young skin. To learn more about Good For You Girls visit www.goodforyougirls.com.
SIPATINIZ, based in Rowlett, Texas, is a spill-resistant martini glass. The glasses are the
traditional shape and style of a martini glass with a design that prevents spills. The curved rim is
a practical enhancement to the iconic martini glass and allows partygoers to move around with
ease, without worrying about spills.
Renee Williams, founder of SIPATINIZ, noticed the martini was frequently the drink of choice
while attending social and business events. She always loved the sophistication of a martini
glass but hated the spills; as a result she designed a glass that she could enjoy and share with
others. To learn more about SIPATINIZ visit www.sipatiniz.com.
Vintage Hem, based in Draper, Utah, adds layers and length with slips that are meant to extend
below skirts and/or dresses. This new take on slips lets ladies enjoy the latest styles affordably
with Vintage Hem’s favorites in tulle, silk and even polka dot hems. The hems change the look
of an outfit and expand a women’s wardrobe by adding length and a little something different.
Jennifer Young, founder of Vintage Hem, always considered her stylish mother and
grandmother to be great fashion role models. From an early age, Jennifer’s mom taught her that
presentation in dress is an important detail. She wanted an option for her own wardrobe that
would enhance different looks with beautiful fabrics, colors and textures – and that was
affordable. To learn more about Vintage Hem visit www.vintagehem.com.
“The Next Big Thing” contest received more than 100 applications from various artists, product
designers and entrepreneurs depicting their unique and innovative ideas. The contest allows up-
and-comers, whether companies or individuals, to show their product(s) in front of domestic and
international retail buyers at Dallas Market Center.
The three finalists were selected by a panel of market center representatives and will receive
airfare and hotel to the Dallas FINDS Temp Show (January 16–19, 2009) to show their product
in a complimentary exhibit space (10’ x 10’ booth). This opportunity allows “The Next Big Thing”
finalists to be seen by more than 50,000 attendees during the show.
During the show the finalists will be judged by editors from trade and consumer publications.
The judges will select a winner based on the finalists’ product, trade space presentation, and
production plan. The winner will be announced on Saturday, January 17, 2009 and will win a
prize package worth more than $10,000 including exhibit space at the Dallas Total Home & Gift
Market FINDS Temp Show, June 26–29, 2009, a feature profile in one of Dallas Market Center’s
award-winning custom publications, consultations from leading industry experts regarding
branding, public relations, visual merchandising and much more.
For additional information on the contest visit www.dallasmarketcenter.com and click on “The
Next Big Thing” or e-mail thenextbigthing@dmcmail.com.
– National product search contest down to three companies –
DALLAS – December 3, 2008 – Dallas Market Center, the world’s largest wholesale
merchandise resource, today announced the finalists for “The Next Big Thing” national product
search contest – Good For You Girls™, SIPATINIZ™ and Vintage Hem©. The three finalists
receive a free booth and travel to the upcoming Dallas FINDS Temp Show January 16–19, 2009
to coincide with the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market (January 14–20, 2009).
Good For You Girls, based in New Hartford, Conn., is the first 100 percent natural skincare line
that addresses the needs of girls age nine to 15 years old. The company offers a skincare kit
containing a cleanser, toner and moisturizer. All products are formulated with the purest natural
and organic ingredients that are effective and safe for young skin.
Founders Kim Grustas and Grace Havasta-Petrarca were inspired to develop the product line
while looking for products for their own daughters. Having used only natural baby products, they
wanted to continue the commitment when it came time to show their daughters the proper way
to take care of their faces. After researching existing natural skincare lines, they realized most
products contained additional ingredients that focused on anti-aging and were too harsh for
young skin. To learn more about Good For You Girls visit www.goodforyougirls.com.
SIPATINIZ, based in Rowlett, Texas, is a spill-resistant martini glass. The glasses are the
traditional shape and style of a martini glass with a design that prevents spills. The curved rim is
a practical enhancement to the iconic martini glass and allows partygoers to move around with
ease, without worrying about spills.
Renee Williams, founder of SIPATINIZ, noticed the martini was frequently the drink of choice
while attending social and business events. She always loved the sophistication of a martini
glass but hated the spills; as a result she designed a glass that she could enjoy and share with
others. To learn more about SIPATINIZ visit www.sipatiniz.com.
Vintage Hem, based in Draper, Utah, adds layers and length with slips that are meant to extend
below skirts and/or dresses. This new take on slips lets ladies enjoy the latest styles affordably
with Vintage Hem’s favorites in tulle, silk and even polka dot hems. The hems change the look
of an outfit and expand a women’s wardrobe by adding length and a little something different.
Jennifer Young, founder of Vintage Hem, always considered her stylish mother and
grandmother to be great fashion role models. From an early age, Jennifer’s mom taught her that
presentation in dress is an important detail. She wanted an option for her own wardrobe that
would enhance different looks with beautiful fabrics, colors and textures – and that was
affordable. To learn more about Vintage Hem visit www.vintagehem.com.
“The Next Big Thing” contest received more than 100 applications from various artists, product
designers and entrepreneurs depicting their unique and innovative ideas. The contest allows up-
and-comers, whether companies or individuals, to show their product(s) in front of domestic and
international retail buyers at Dallas Market Center.
The three finalists were selected by a panel of market center representatives and will receive
airfare and hotel to the Dallas FINDS Temp Show (January 16–19, 2009) to show their product
in a complimentary exhibit space (10’ x 10’ booth). This opportunity allows “The Next Big Thing”
finalists to be seen by more than 50,000 attendees during the show.
During the show the finalists will be judged by editors from trade and consumer publications.
The judges will select a winner based on the finalists’ product, trade space presentation, and
production plan. The winner will be announced on Saturday, January 17, 2009 and will win a
prize package worth more than $10,000 including exhibit space at the Dallas Total Home & Gift
Market FINDS Temp Show, June 26–29, 2009, a feature profile in one of Dallas Market Center’s
award-winning custom publications, consultations from leading industry experts regarding
branding, public relations, visual merchandising and much more.
For additional information on the contest visit www.dallasmarketcenter.com and click on “The
Next Big Thing” or e-mail thenextbigthing@dmcmail.com.