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HB2 Reaction at High Point

Here are some social media highlights about the reaction to House Bill 2 that was passed in North Carolina before spring High Point Market.

01/04/2017
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Phillips Collection, High Point Market
Phillips Collection handed out buttons, referring to the part of the legislation prohibiting transgender people from using bathrooms or locker rooms of the gender they identify with. Jason Phillips posted this photo and captioned, “No matter what state I live in, I support equality #hpmkt2016 #repealHB2 @HPMarketNews.”
Jane Dagmi, Editorial Director of Steelyard
Jane Dagmi, Editorial Director of Steelyard, wore a “protest dress” to market, getting signatures (and logos) on it from people who came out against HB2. “I was distressed about the NCHB2 ruling and had this Nicole Miller silk satin dress in my closet just waiting for some embellishment,” Dagmi told Residential Lighting. “Alas, rather than write another blog about it, I thought the dress would make a chic canvas for a peaceful and fashionable demonstration. People were so happy to participate in this way — from Mary McDonald to Michael Berman, Jamie Drake and Libby Langdon, Global Views and Currey & Co. — and I just love that it is a dress co-designed with love and passion by so many incredible individuals and brands. I intend to auction the dress with proceeds benefiting an LGBT cause.”
B. Original Designs
B. Original Designs, an interior design firm based in North Carolina, posted this brochure from Selamat with the caption: “Since HB2 has been such a controversy for us here in NC it was interesting (and wonderful) to see these around Furniture Market. Tensions were high but this is true …good design is for everyone.”
Chris Bruning of GroovyStuff
Badge of Honor: At market, the Residential Lighting team sported buttons made for our sister publication Home Fashion Forecast with a message supporting our readers and our industry: “The only thing that’s discriminating here is taste.” We had extras on hand for attendees and exhibitors who wanted to spread the word, too. Pictured: Chris Bruning of GroovyStuff
Brittney Mcconnell, Parisa Soltani and Robin Talley of Morrone Interiors
From left: Brittney Mcconnell, Parisa Soltani and Robin Talley of Morrone Interiors in Orlando, FL.
Melina Hudgins of Global Views
Melina Hudgins of Global Views

Just before the spring High Point Market, North Carolina passed House Bill 2 (HB2), which is a statewide anti-discrimination law excluding sexual orientation and gender identity. While some canceled their trips in protest, other attendees and exhibitors took a stand against this legislation in person at market. Here are some social media highlights.

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