April 2010 Tabletop Market - Lifetime Brands

April 2010 Tabletop Market

Mikasa ® Introduces New Fashion-Forward Designsat New York Tabletop MarketApril 13, 2010, New York – Mikasa ® , the leader in tabletop fashion,adds new patterns, shapes and accent pieces to its formal,transitional and casual dinnerware collections. These newintroductions offer versatility in dining to meet the needs of today’sconsumer.Giving consumers even more options to choose from, Mikasa alsoadds new serving and accessory pieces to several of its successfulcollections.For more information about Mikasa or any products from LifetimeBrands, please contact Lisa Lochner, PR Manager, atlisa.lochner@lifetimebrands.com, 516-740-6723.Lifetime Brands is on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. We invite you tojoin our community.www.facebook.com/lifetimebrandswww.twitter.com/lifetimebrandswww.youtube.com/lifetimebrandsvideos*Please note that all information, product names and pricing contained inthis book are published to the best of our knowledge as of 4-5-10. We retainthe right to make changes to this information as new information becomesavailable. Please be sure to fact check all information with Lisa Lochner priorto printing. Thank you.

Mikasa ® Love TokensDecorated with symbols of love – XOXO – Mikasa ® Love Tokenscaptures the heart of today’s bride and groom. A delicate matteplatinum rope wrapped with shiny platinum “XOXO” creates atimeless design, and a subtle platinum band adds an elegant touch.Love Tokens features a porcelain body blended with bone ash forsuperior strength.The five-piece place setting includes a dinner plate, a salad plate, abread and butter plate, a teacup and a saucer for a suggestedretail price of $49.99. Accessories include a soup bowl, a vegetablebowl, a 12-inch round platter, a 14-inch oval platter, a coffee server,a sugar bowl and a creamer.

Mikasa ® Love BirdsTwo tiny birds sit peacefully among scrolling platinum flower vines inLove Birds by Mikasa ® . Tiny flower blossoms are accented with anenamel center. Platinum banding and a delicate mica shadow adddepth and elegance to the precious Love Birds pattern. Made ofporcelain with bone ash, Love Birds is chip resistant and perfect forentertaining.Love Birds is offered as a five-piece place setting, which includes adinner plate, a salad plate, a bread and butter plate, a teacup anda saucer for a suggested retail price of $59.99.Accessories include a round platter, an oval platter, a coffee server,a sugar bowl and a creamer.

Mikasa ® Color StudioMikasa ® Color Studio is a fashion-forward, yet timeless collection. Startwith a dazzling place setting in a favorite solid color elegantlybanded with platinum or gold precious metal. Dress it up or dress itdown for any occasion with decorative accent plates and mugs.From classic stripes and fun polka dots to geometric designs, thereare endless ways to liven up the table to keep entertaining fun!The Color Studio collection is crafted from bone china, which offerssuperior quality with a light and fine body, high quality chipresistance, exceptional strength and durability.The five-piece place setting includes a dinner plate, a salad plate, abread and butter plate, a teacup and a tea saucer for a suggestedretail price of $59.99. The sets of four mugs and sets of four accentplates have a suggested retail price of $39.99 each. New sets of fourinclude: small bowls, tidbit plates and espresso cups and saucers.Platinum banded color options include: Fuchsia, Turquoise, Blue,Black, Coral, Ivory, Gray, Brown, Orange, Lime Green and Light Blue.Gold banded color options include: Black, Brown, Blue, Orange.Accent patterns include: Polka Dots, Stripes, Zig Zag, new AnimalPrints and Square designs.

Mikasa ® Color Studio Animal PrintsMikasa ® introduces Color Studio Animal Print Accents – fashionforwardstatement pieces that mix-and-match with Color Studiodinnerware. Available as a set-of-four accent plates or set-of-fourmugs, these bone china sets include a mix of four stylish prints: tiger,leopard, giraffe, and zebra.Color Studio animal print accents are available in blue with platinum,brown with platinum, turquoise with platinum, and black withplatinum. These sets also make a great gift!The sets of four mugs and sets of four accent plates have asuggested retail price of $39.99 each.

Mikasa ® Stone RidgeSleek and modern, Mikasa ® Stone Ridge adds understatedsophistication to the table. The striking square shape on stoneware ina variety of contemporary colors is perfect for casual entertaining.This dishwasher and microwave safe collection is available in black,white, graphite and chocolate. The four-piece place setting includesa dinner plate, a salad plate, a soup bowl and a mug for asuggested retail price of $39.99.Accessory pieces include a vegetable bowl and a rectangularplatter.

Mikasa ® Crisscross Grey & Crisscross TanStylish yet understated, Mikasa ® Crisscross is a fusion of moderndesign and timeless tones. The unique, geometric design in a mix ofmatte and shiny finishes is featured in an array of cool, distinct huesthat are perfect for everyday and casual entertaining.Made of high quality stoneware, Crisscross is dishwasher andmicrowave safe. Available in tan and grey, the four-piece placesetting comes with a dinner plate, a salad plate, a soup bowl an amug for a suggested retail price of $39.99.Accessory pieces include a vegetable bowl and a round platter.

Mikasa ® Italian Countryside SquareMikasa ® adds a new square shape to its popular Italian Countrysidecollection.The fluted bands of this stoneware collection and column-likedetailing recall classical Italian architecture. Accessories include arectangular platter and a vegetable bowl.Dishwasher and microwave safe, a four-piece place setting includesa dinner plate, a salad plate, a soup bowl and a mug for asuggested retail price of $39.99.

Mikasa ® Swirl & Swirl SquareMikasa ® Swirl is available in two new colors – Sage and Chocolate –and a new Square shape. Swirl features clean lines rendered in arustic, earthy pattern. Swirl’s rich double finish — smooth and glossyon the inside, ribbed and matted on the outside — sets a striking andoriginal table. The soft rib on the outside of each piece offers ahandmade look. Generous serving pieces and unique organicshapes make laying out any meal a treat for host and guest alike.Available in sage, chocolate, white, black or tan, Swirl is available inround or square place settings. Dishwasher and microwave safe, afour-piece place setting contains a dinner plate, a salad plate, asoup bowl and a mug for a suggested retail price of $39.99.Accessories include a square platter, a vegetable bowl and a fruitbowl.

Mikasa ® Infinity Band Dinnerware& Stanton FlatwareMikasa ® Infinity Band is timeless in meaning and design. The scrollingband of linked infinity symbols signifies continuity and unity. Infinity iscrafted from a special blend of porcelain and bone ash, whichcreates superior quality china with a light and fine body, high qualitychip resistance, exceptional strength and durability. Metallicaccents of platinum and gold and hints of texture create anextraordinary look for the table.Perfect for formal entertaining, the Infinity Band five-piece placesetting includes a dinner plate, a salad plate, a bread and butterplate, a teacup and a tea saucer for a suggested retail price of$49.99.Accessories include: a soup bowl, a tea server, a vegetable bowl, around platter, an oval platter, a sugar bowl, a creamer, a crystalvase, a crystal bowl and a crystal frame. Stemware is also available,including goblets, wine glasses, flutes, highballs, double oldfashioneds,iced beverage glasses and toasting flutes.

Mikasa ® Love StoryMikasa ® Love Story features delicate hearts intertwining gracefullyacross each piece, bringing joy and romance into each and everyday.Graceful ribbons of platinum wind their way across each porcelainplate and feature delicate hearts on accent pieces, making MikasaLove Story a classic dinnerware pattern to be treasured foranniversaries to come. The five-piece place setting includes a dinnerplate, salad plate, bread and butter plate, teacup and saucer for asuggested retail price of $49.99.Accessory pieces include a vegetable bowl, oval platter, tea server,coffee server, covered sugar bowl, creamer, soup bowl, charger, fruitbowl, set of four heart plates, and a set of four mugs. The accessoriesrange in price from $9.99 for the fruit bowl to $99.99 for the coffeeand tea servers. Gift items include a covered butter dish, a smallbowl, a vase, a gravy boat and stand, frames and a cake pedestal.

Mikasa ® Simplicity Gold & Simplicity PlatinumSimple, sleek, and sophisticated, Mikasa ® Simplicity Gold andSimplicity Platinum offer a sweet yet elegant look in tabletop.Made of bone china, these patterns feature a modern coupe shapewith delicate precious metal bands in gold or platinum. With anupdated coupe mug shape, Simplicity Gold and Simplicity Platinumadd a touch of pure elegance to any table. The classic design workswell for any occasion and will last for years to come.Simplicity Gold and Simplicity Platinum have a suggested retail priceof $49.99 per place setting.Accessory Pieces Available: a soup bowl, a teapot, a vegetablebowl, a 16 “ platter, a 12” platter, a sugar bowl, a creamer, and afruit bowl.

Mikasa ® Platinum LinksA fresh and exciting take on formal dinnerware, Mikasa ® PlatinumLinks features a mix of classic bands and bold circles to create a trulydistinct look for the table. The pure white bone china dinnerware isadorned with platinum and mica detailing, allowing you to set yourtable with style and sophistication.The Platinum Links four-piece place setting includes a dinner plate, asalad plate, a mug and a soup bowl for a suggested retail price of$79.99.The five-piece place setting includes a dinner plate, a salad plate, ateacup and a saucer, and a bread and butter plate for a suggestedretail price of $89.99.

Mikasa ® Modernist Red & Modernist BlackMikasa ® Modernist is defined by sleek lines and a contemporarysilhouette. The square bone china shape and an updated designcreate a stylish addition to the table. This transitional pattern workswell for both formal and casual entertaining and comes inblack/platinum (Modernist Black) or red/gold (Modernist Red)combinations.The Modernist four-piece place setting contains a dinner plate, asalad plate, a soup bowl and a mug for a suggested retail price of$79.99.Accessory pieces in Modernist include a vegetable bowl, arectangular platter, a sugar bowl, a creamer, a tea server and acoffee server.

Mikasa ® Platinum PetalsMikasa ® Platinum Petals features delicate flowers on a striking,contemporary flat rim shape, making for a stylish and elegant formaltable. The platinum flowers adorn bone china for a look that is bothupdated, yet timeless.The Shimmer Vine five-piece place setting includes a dinner plate, asalad plate, a teacup and a saucer, and a bread and butter platefor a suggested retail price of $99.99.

Mikasa ® Shimmer VineMikasa ® Shimmer Vine features delicate platinum and mica leaveswinding across a contemporary coupe silhouette, making for a chicand sophisticated look for the table. This striking bone china pattern isgraceful yet modern, making for a unique formal dining statement.The Shimmer Vine five-piece place setting includes a dinner plate, asalad plate, a teacup and a saucer, and a bread and butter platefor a suggested retail price of $89.99.

Mikasa ® Floral SilhouetteFresh designs and a modern shape make Mikasa ® Floral Silhouettethe perfect combination for formal and casual entertaining alike.Bold florals are featured on a unique square shape of high qualitybone china, and are accompanied by a mica background. Makesfor an updated, sophisticated statement on your table.Dishwasher safe, the Floral Silhouette four-piece place settingincludes a dinner plate, a salad plate, a mug and a soup bowl for asuggested retail price of $89.99.

Mikasa ® TakayaPlatinum and grey vines on bone china in a sleek coupe shape giveMikasa ® Takaya an understated yet striking look. Mica backgroundson accent pieces further enhance the dining statement, bringingsophistication and modern elegance to the table.Takaya is the perfect collection for both upscale formal or casualentertaining. Dishwasher safe, the Takaya five-piece place settingincludes a dinner plate, a salad plate, a teacup and a saucer, and asoup bowl for a suggested retail price of $79.99.

Mikasa ® DaylightFresh and energetic, Mikasa ® Daylight brings the vibrancy of natureindoors. A wide array of distinctly designed porcelain accessories isadorned with lush leaves in a variety of rich green hues. Dishwasherand microwave safe, the Daylight five-piece place setting contains adinner plate, a salad plate, a soup bowl, a teacup and a tea saucerfor a suggested retail price of $69.99.The Mikasa Daylight collection also includes the following servingpieces to further enhance the tabletop: a tea server, a coffee server,a sugar bowl, a creamer, a round platter, a bread and butter plate,a cereal bowl, a mug, a charger, a large rice bowl, a small rice bowl,a small salad bowl, a pasta serving bowl, an oval vegetable bowland an oval platter.Complete the look with mix-and-match drinkware — available ingoblets, wine glasses, flutes, martinis, highballs and double oldfashioneds— for $12.99 to $14.99 per glass.

Mikasa ® JazzSleek and stylish, Mikasa ® Jazz features a coupe shape and anunderstated design. Jazz will create the perfect backdrop to anyformal or casual gathering. Made of high-quality porcelain, Jazz isdishwasher and microwave safe.The Jazz five-piece place setting contains a dinner plate, a saladplate, a soup bowl, a teacup and a tea saucer for a suggested retailprice of $69.99.Accessories include a bread and butter plate, a charger, an ovalplatter, a tea server, a coffee server, a sugar bowl, a creamer, anoval vegetable bowl, a mug, a cereal bowl, and both large andsmall rice bowls.

Mikasa ® Indigo BloomA stylish, modern twist on the classic color blue, Mikasa ® Indigo Bloomfeatures cool hues of blue in a sophisticated, floral design. Thedistinctive designs and rich colors come alive on white porcelain. Thisstriking, versatile pattern is perfect for casual or formal entertaining.Dishwasher and microwave safe, the five-piece place settingincludes a dinner plate, a salad plate, a soup bowl, a teacup andsaucer for a suggested retail price of $69.99.The Indigo Bloom collection also includes a variety of serving piecesincluding: a bread and butter plate, a charger, a cappuccino cupand saucer, a mug, a coffee server, a sugar bowl, a creamer, saltand pepper shakers, a rectangular platter, a small rice bowl, acereal bowl, an oval platter, a round bowl and a vegetable bowl.

Mikasa ® Cocoa BlossomMikasa ® Cocoa Blossom features a stylish combination of rich cocoabrown and an exotic floral motif. This fine porcelain collectionincludes elegantly styled dinnerware with dramatic center piecesand accessories that inspire delectable dining and homeentertaining, whether it be elegant or casual.Dishwasher and microwave safe, the Cocoa Blossom five-pieceplace setting contains a dinner plate, a salad plate, a soup bowl, ateacup and a tea saucer for a suggested retail price of $69.99.The Cocoa Blossom collection also includes the following servingpieces: a tea server, a coffee server, a sugar bowl, a creamer, around platter, a bread and butter plate, a cereal bowl, a mug, acharger, a large rice bowl, a small rice bowl, a large rice bowl, asmall salad bowl, a pasta serving bowl, an oval vegetable bowl, anoval platter, accent plates, a gravy boat and saucer, casseroles, arectangular platter, salt and pepper shakers, a roaster, a pie dish, aset of four ramekins, a centerpiece bowl.Complete the look with Cocoa Blossom stemware — available ingoblets, wine glasses and flutes — $19.99 per glass. Coordinatingflatware is also available.

Mikasa ® Pure RedStriking Mikasa ® Pure Red features an exotic maple leaf in graphic silhouettesand brilliant color. This fine china collection expresses individuality every bit asmuch as the menu. A variety of unique serving pieces and giftware andstunning crackle dinnerware further enhance the tabletop.Dishwasher and microwave safe, the Pure Red five-piece place settingcontains a dinner plate, a salad plate, a soup bowl, a teacup and a teasaucer for a suggested retail price of $69.99.The Pure Red collection also includes the following serving pieces: a teaserver, a coffee server, a sugar bowl, a creamer, a round platter, a breadand butter plate, a cereal bowl, a mug, a charger, a large rice bowl, a smallrice bowl, a small salad bowl, a pasta serving bowl, a fruit bowl, a gravy boatand saucer, casseroles, a set of four ramekins, salt and pepper shakers, arectangular platter, a centerpiece, an oval bowl, a round bowl, an ovalvegetable bowl and an oval platter.

Mikasa ® Circle ChicMikasa ® Circle Chic – available in Red, Orange, Yellow and Black --adds fresh, modern design and vibrant color to the table. Thecontemporary porcelain dinnerware will bring enjoyment to casualentertaining.Dishwasher and microwave safe, the Circle Chic four-piece placesetting contains a dinner plate, a salad plate, a soup bowl and amug for $39.99.Accessories include a teacup and saucer, a vegetable bowl, an ovalplatter, a sugar bowl, a creamer, a tea server, a fruit bowl and anespresso cup and saucer.

Mikasa ® BrushstrokeA marriage of modern art and dining, Mikasa ® Brushstroke allows youto transform your table into a work of art. Each porcelain piece isadorned with a unique brushstroke and a solid black back to createa truly distinct look on your table, perfect for casual entertaining.Dishwasher and microwave safe, the Mikasa Brushstroke four-pieceplace setting contains a dinner plate, a salad plate, a soup bowl anda mug for a suggested retail price of $39.99.Accessories include a vegetable bowl, an oval platter, a charger, anaccent plate, a coffee server, a sugar bowl, a creamer, a fruit bowl,a cereal bowl, and salt & pepper shakers.

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About MikasaEstablished in 1948 as an importer of dinnerware, Mikasa isrecognized for cutting-edge design and distribution of luxurytabletop and home décor products at affordable prices.Mikasa joined the Lifetime Brands, Inc. family of brands in June2008. Mikasa offers an unsurpassed assortment of dinnerware,stemware, flatware, barware, glassware, serveware, giftwareand household accessories across its multiple brands thatinclude Gourmet Basics by Mikasa and Celebrations byMikasa ® . Mikasa is a tabletop staple in department andspecialty stores throughout the United States. For moreinformation, visit www.mikasa.com.About Lifetime Brands, Inc.Lifetime Brands is North America's leading resource fornationally branded kitchenware, tabletop and home décorproducts. The Company markets its products under many of theindustry's best known brands, including Farberware ® ,KitchenAid ® , Pfaltzgraff ® , Mikasa ® , Cuisinart ® , Calvin Klein ® ,CasaModa ® , Gorham ® , Hoffritz ® , International ® Silver, Kirk Stieff ® ,Nautica ® , Pedrini ® , Roshco ® , Sabatier ® , Sasaki ® , Towle TMSilversmiths, Tuttle ® , Wallace ® and Vasconia ® . Lifetime'sproducts are distributed through most major retailers in NorthAmerica.Contact:Lisa LochnerPublic Relations ManagerLifetime Brands, Inc.516-740-6723lisa.lochner@lifetimebrands.comFollow us:www.facebook.com/lifetimebrandswww.twitter.com/lifetimebrandswww.youtube.com/lifetimebrandsvideosThe trademarks ® and TM and logos appearing herein are the propertyof Lifetime Brands, Inc. and/or their respective owners. © 2010. All rightsreserved.