Tag Archives: fabric

The D&D Building Fall Market 2013

what is the new focus?

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Every Fall there is a major debut of new products, trends and brand marketing that takes place at the Decoration & Design Building in New York City.  It is a  two-day event focused on new merchandise, philosophies, … Continue Reading ››

Made in America

Supporting the US economy, maintaining high environmental standards, & committing to conservation

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One of my popular crusades of late is enlisting my industry peers into embracing the "Made In America" stance.  I can't stress enough the importance of being aware of how each of us can help rebuild our economy.

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A Boy And His Dog

Zak Profera and 'Shinji' of Zak+Fox

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You know the phenomenon - someone's name comes up in conversation so often that you finally decide you need to learn more about them.  Zak Profera was that guy on my radar as 2012 came to a … Continue Reading ››

The Fashion Institute of Technology

'Fashion and Technology' Exhibition

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Earlier this month 'Fashion and Technology' opened at the FIT Museum on 7th Avenue at 27th Street in NYC.  The exhibit explores the impact of emerging technologies on the nature of fashion design and production over … Continue Reading ››

Deck The Halls

adding shimmer & sparkle with fabrics, wallcoverings, and trims

Chandelier at the Metropolitan Opera HouseThe Chandelier at New York's Metropolitan Opera House

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My life as an interior designer is all about details.  I love to go to extremes … Continue Reading ››

Fortuny in the 21st Century

The 'Grand Manner' lives on...

Photograph by Erik Kvalsvik from Fortuny Interiors by Brian Coleman.  Reprinted with permission by Gibbs Smith.

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From the curiosity and passion of one person - Mariano Fortuny y Madrazo - a Continue Reading ››