Living Luxe Design Show

What Living Luxe Design Show does

Living Luxe Design Show is an annual luxury design event operated by Living Luxe Media Group, founded in 2022 by Jennifer Lipkowitz as an extension of the Living Luxe Magazine brand (founded 2019). The show is held each spring at the Toronto Congress Centre in Etobicoke, Ontario, and for the 2026 edition spans over 100,000 square feet of exhibition space across four days (April 16-19, 2026), incorporating an Opening Night Party, the main show floor, the City Couture charity fashion event benefiting SickKids Foundation and Autism in Mind, and the Living Luxe Awards Show at Liberty Grand.

The core product is the live event itself, structured around exhibitor booths, a speaker and panel program on the JennAir Stage, multiple fashion runway shows (curated with Toronto Fashion Academy), and an awards program recognizing excellence across interior design, architecture, fashion, real estate, and entrepreneurship. Supporting products include the Exhibitor Directory, Exhibitor Kit, media accreditation, and press release operations distributed via Newswire. No proprietary technology platform or AI capabilities are disclosed; the company's infrastructure is described generically as an 'event technology platform.'

The business model is a four-stream event monetization structure: exhibitor booth fees, ticket sales across four distinct events (general admission, Opening Night Party, City Couture, Awards Show), tiered sponsorship packages (13 named categories for 2026 led by a Presenting Sponsor arrangement with JennAir), and paid award nominations across 13 categories. Pricing is in Canadian dollars with 13% HST and a $1.95 service fee on tickets. Customer segments include luxury design professionals (primary), affluent homeowners and design enthusiasts, luxury real estate professionals, luxury brands and sponsors, and design/lifestyle media. The company is privately held, founder-controlled, and reports no external investors.

Name

Living Luxe Design Show

Legal name

Living Luxe Design Show

Website

https://livingluxedesignshow.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Living Luxe Design Show is an annual Toronto-based luxury design event operated by Living Luxe Media Group, featuring 100,000+ sq ft of exhibitor booths, fashion runway shows, speaker panels, and a black-tie awards gala targeting affluent consumers, design professionals, and luxury brand sponsors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Show & Exhibition Events

NAICS

Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71), Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries (711), Interior Design Services (541410)

akta.pro primary industry

Pavilion & Country/Group Exhibit Build-Outs (THAHAHAD)

Keywords

• Luxury design exhibition
• Trade show events
• Design lifestyle events
• Exhibitor trade shows
• Event sponsorship programs

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Exhibitor Fees: Companies pay booth fees to exhibit at the show floor and showcase their products and services to attendees.
2. Ticket Sales: General admission tickets, Opening Night Party tickets, City Couture tickets, and Awards Show tickets are sold to attendees.
3. Sponsorship Packages: Multiple sponsorship tiers including Presenting Sponsor, Official Plumbing Sponsor, Official Flooring Sponsor, Official Technology Sponsor, Official Furniture Sponsor, Official Floral Sponsor, VIP Media Lounge Sponsors, Fashion Show Sponsors, Lounge Sponsors, Bar Sponsors, Print & Signage Sponsor, and general Show Sponsors.
4. Award Nominations: Award nominations are submitted for various design categories including Outstanding Booth Design, Emerging Talent, Architectural Innovator, Mastermind Builder, Brokerage Excellence, Luxury Condominium Development, Woman Entrepreneur of the Year, The Living Luxe Award, Innovator Award, Inspirational Impact Award, Dine & Design, and People's Choice.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Living Luxe Design Show is an annual luxury design exhibition held at the Toronto Congress Centre featuring exhibitor booths, runway fashion shows, curated speaker panels, an opening night VIP party, the Living Luxe Awards gala, and the City Couture charity fashion event. The event monetizes through exhibitor fees, consumer ticket sales, sponsorship packages, and award nominations, serving as the live extension of the Living Luxe Magazine brand across over 100,000 square feet of exhibition space.

Product overview

Living Luxe Design Show is a single core product — a premier luxury design event held annually in Toronto where Living Luxe Magazine comes to life. The main show features exhibitors across interior design, home decor, and lifestyle categories. Supporting sub-products include the Opening Night Party (exclusive VIP preview), City Couture (charity fashion event benefiting SickKids and AIM), the Living Luxe Awards Show (black-tie gala celebrating design excellence), Fashion Shows (runway presentations by luxury fashion brands), JennAir Stage (speaker and panel programming), Exhibitor Directory, Exhibitor Kit, Press Releases, and Media Pass Program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Living Luxe Design Show (Main Exhibition) Annual multi-day luxury design exhibition held at Toronto Congress Centre across over 100,000 square feet, integrating design, home decor, fashion, and lifestyle exhibits. Sold to exhibitors as booth space and to attendees as general admission tickets.
• Opening Night Party Exclusive VIP ticketed event offering early access to the show floor, front-row fashion showcase, and networking with industry leaders. Held April 16th, 2026 from 7pm-10pm.
• City Couture Ticketed charity fashion event featuring cocktails, open bar, gourmet appetizers, live auction, and runway fashion show. Proceeds benefit SickKids Foundation and Autism in Mind (AIM). Held April 17th, 2026.
• Living Luxe Awards Show Black-tie gala at Liberty Grand celebrating excellence in interior design, architecture, fashion, and real estate. Includes cocktails, 3-course dinner, awards ceremony, and entertainment. Held April 18th, 2026.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100,000 square feet of exhibition space
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

33 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• JennAircoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Official Presenting Sponsor, Appliance Sponsor, and Stage Sponsor of the Living Luxe Design Show 2026. JennAir branding appears on the main stage (JennAir Stage) which hosts speaker sessions and panel discussions throughout the event.
• KohlercoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Official Plumbing Sponsor of the Living Luxe Design Show 2026. Featured as moderator and speaker at the Modern Elements of Luxury Bathroom Design panel on JennAir Stage.
• Khayeri FlooringcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Official Flooring Sponsor of the Living Luxe Design Show 2026. Founder Mehran Khayeri serves as moderator for The Era of Timeless Design panel discussion.
• HPminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Official Technology Sponsor of the Living Luxe Design Show 2026.
• LussominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Official Furniture Sponsor of the Living Luxe Design Show 2026.
• RosariumminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Official Floral Sponsor of the Living Luxe Design Show 2026. Also an Exclusive Lounge Sponsor.
• Title Building GroupminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026VIP Media Lounge Sponsor of the Living Luxe Design Show 2026. Also Couture Sponsor for City Couture event.
• EmcominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026VIP Media Lounge Sponsor of the Living Luxe Design Show 2026.
• Yorkville Custom HomesminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Official Fashion Show Sponsor of the Living Luxe Design Show 2026.
• Richview LandscapeminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Official Fashion Show Sponsor of the Living Luxe Design Show 2026.
• NorthwinminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Official Bar Sponsor of the Living Luxe Design Show 2026.
• IDMCOminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Official Bar Sponsor of the Living Luxe Design Show 2026.
• AMG (Axe Media Group)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Official Print & Signage Sponsor of the Living Luxe Design Show 2026.
• SickKids FoundationcoreOthers · 1 January 2026Charitable beneficiary of City Couture event. SickKids Foundation improves health and wellbeing of children through world-class care and research.
• Autism in Mind (AIM)coreOthers · 1 January 2026Charitable beneficiary of City Couture event. AIM is a registered Canadian charity dedicated to creating inclusive opportunities and support for individuals with autism and their families.
• Toronto Fashion AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Presented & Produced By partner for fashion shows. Runway curation collaboration for fashion shows at the Living Luxe Design Show.
• Amber Walker EventscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Official Event Planning & Production partner for City Couture event. Amber Walker serves as 2026 Living Luxe Show Director.
• NKBA OntariominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026NKBA (National Kitchen & Bath Association) Ontario Chapter supports the Luxury in Real Life panel discussion.
• Serca Financial Mortgage GroupminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Presenting sponsor for Inside Luxury Real Estate in 2026 panel discussion on JennAir Stage.
• Lawrence Park DevelopmentminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Couture Sponsor for City Couture event. CEO Mahmoud Joghtaei and President Bobby Keivanloo serve on City Couture committee.
• Floorence TileminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Couture Sponsor for City Couture event. Founder Ali Khalilzadeh and Director Sareh Shalchi serve on City Couture committee.
• Lancaster Custom CabinetryminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Decor Sponsor for City Couture event. Director Debbie Di Pietro serves on City Couture committee.
• TOTOminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Couture Sponsor for City Couture event. Canadian Representative Jennifer Melino serves on City Couture committee.
• M IndustriesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Moderating partner for The M Real Estate Edit panel discussion.
• National PostminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Media partner for the Living Luxe Design Show 2026.
• Toronto StarminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Media partner for the Living Luxe Design Show 2026.
• Fashion MagazineminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Media partner for the Living Luxe Design Show 2026.
• Living Luxe MagazinecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Parent brand and media partner. Living Luxe Magazine is a high-end design and lifestyle magazine that comes to life through the Living Luxe Design Show.
• BlogTOminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Media partner for the Living Luxe Design Show 2026.
• Toronto LifeminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Media partner for the Living Luxe Design Show 2026.
• Post City MagazinesminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Media partner for the Living Luxe Design Show 2026.
• Pure Luxury MagazineminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Media partner for the Living Luxe Design Show 2026.
• TOcultureminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Media partner for the Living Luxe Design Show 2026.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Maison & Objet: Twice-yearly Paris-based trade show and authority for interior design, decor, and lifestyle, drawing global exhibitors and visitors across the full luxury design spectrum. Comparable as the benchmark international luxury design fair, with similar exhibitor/sponsor/ticket revenue structure and a recognized awards and trend-forecasting program.
• Las Vegas Market: Major North American B2B home furnishings and design trade market held multiple times a year at the Las Vegas World Market Center, drawing thousands of exhibitors across furniture, decor, and gift categories. Comparable as an established trade show operator with a similar booth/sponsorship revenue mix and a broader retail/wholesale audience.
• High Point Market: The largest home furnishings industry trade event in North America, held biannually in High Point, NC, featuring thousands of furniture, decor, and accessory exhibitors across multiple buildings. Comparable as a foundational trade show model in the home/luxury furnishings space, with a similar exhibitor-tier, sponsor, and ticket-driven revenue structure.
• Salone del Mobile.Milano: Milan's annual global benchmark for the furniture and design industry, combining exhibitor showcase, designer runway shows, and city-wide programming. Comparable as a top-tier international design trade event with similar exhibitor tiers, sponsorship model, and integrated city-wide fashion/design programming.

Direct peers

• Decorex International: UK's leading luxury interior design trade event held annually at Olympia London, gathering high-end interior brands and designers for a four-day exhibition with curated installations. Comparable in premium positioning, multi-tier sponsorship, exhibitor booths, and a parallel speaker/awards program.
• WestEdge Design Fair: Annual West Coast (LA) contemporary design fair focused on luxury residential furniture, lighting, and kitchen/bath brands, featuring curated exhibitor booths and a speaker/conference program. Comparable in format (annual single-venue show, exhibitor + ticket + sponsorship revenue, designer-driven audience).
• Interior Design Show (IDS) Toronto: Canada's longest-running contemporary design trade show held annually in Toronto, featuring exhibitors across furniture, lighting, kitchens, bathrooms, and surface materials, plus a speaker/conference program. Direct overlap in audience (designers, luxury consumers, real estate developers), venue geography (Toronto), and exhibitor categories (JennAir, Kohler, etc.).
• KBB (Kitchens, Bathrooms & Bedrooms) Show: UK trade event focused on the kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom industry, featuring brand exhibitors, product launches, and a conference program. Comparable in its single-vertical premium trade show format with named category sponsors (appliances, plumbing) and curated speaker programming.
• Architectural Digest Design Show (AD Design Show): Formerly known as Dwell on Design, an annual US-based consumer-facing luxury design exhibition featuring premium home brands, designer programming, and AD-media partnership. Direct comparable in model: editorial brand cross-pollination, exhibitor booth sales, ticket revenue, and curated speaker stage content.

Regional players

• DesignTO: Toronto-based annual design festival featuring exhibitions, installations, and talks across multiple venues throughout the city, focused on contemporary design. Comparable regional/Canadian design event sharing the same Toronto HNW audience and designer community, though organized as a decentralized festival rather than a single trade-show floor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

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Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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