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An Exclusive Look at Dimorestudio’s Furniture Collaboration With Bonacina
MILAN — Told in a language of lacquer and cotò wood, Milan’s Dimorestudio has put a new spin on the rattan that Bonacina has been…
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Textile Makers at Milano Unica Optimistic About 2026, Bank on Linen, Pastels for Spring 2027
MILAN – The slowdown in fashion and luxury spending has yet to fully reverse its course, but textile companies sounded cautiously…
Lifestyle
Why Creating the World’s First Stretch Nylon Is ‘Like the Moon Landing’
“It’s a bit like the moon landing,” Adam Baruchowitz, cofounder of Return to Vendor, said of what he touted as the circular materials…
Culture
Akris’ Albert Kriemler Dresses Dancers for Vienna Philharmonic’s New Year’s Concert Ballet
Twenty years after their first collaboration for the Vienna Philharmonic’s New Year’s Concert Ballet, Akris’ creative director Albert…
Lifestyle
Juan Maiz Casas Brings Argentinian Craftsmanship to Milan
MILAN— “For me, it’s about creating a balanced space,” said Argentinian designer Juan Maiz Casas, referring to the newly opened location…
Lifestyle
Interior Designer Shawn Henderson Debuts First Rug Collection at New York City Alt for Living
The right rug is the finishing flourish for an interior design project, and it isn’t always an easy task. Nobody knows that more than…
Lifestyle
Rahul Mishra Reimagines Indian Heritage Textiles for AFEW Spring 2026
DUBAI — In a break from traditional runway formats, Rahul Mishra presented his AFEW spring 2026 collection, titled “Fresh,” in an intimate…
Lifestyle
Première Vision Expands Beyond Textiles With Start-ups, Beauty and Immersive Experiences
PARIS — As in-person attendance continues to lag behind pre-pandemic levels, Première Vision is evolving beyond its traditional role as a…
News
As Myanmar’s Military Junta Announces Elections, Garment Industry Gears Up for Growth
Myanmar’s military government set the election date for Dec. 28 on Monday, two weeks after lifting the state of emergency, setting off a…
Lifestyle
New Collectible Design Showcase Is About to Hit the Apulia Region
MILAN — Said to be a hub of the Bronze Age, Salve, a rural town in Italy’s Apulia region, is famous for its ninth-century defense against…
Fashion
Omaha Fashion Week and Designer Resolve Dispute Over Controversial Runway Look
Omaha Fashion Week, the event’s owner Brook Hudson and producer Mary Reynolds-Secher and the fashion designer Kelli Molczyk have issued a…
Business
U.S. Apparel Imports From China Fell to a 22-Year Low in May Amid Trade War Escalation
Clothing imports from China fell to a 22-year low in May and were down by more than half (52 percent) from the same period in 2024 amid…
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Milano Unica: Attendance Grows Despite Geopolitical Uncertainty
MILAN — While the latest edition of Milano Unica saw increases in attendance and the number of exhibitors, the overall mood remained…
Lifestyle
EXCLUSIVE: Rebekka Bay Reflects on Marimekko’s Surprising Furniture Collaboration with Artek
MILAN — Two torchbearers of Finnish design have finally come together. Marimekko, a lifestyle brand founded by Viljo and Armi Ratia in…
News
As a Tariff Loophole Closes, Sellers Who Import From China Brace for Chaos
Small-ticket items shipped to the United States from China will no longer be exempt from tariffs starting on Friday, when a decision by…
Lifestyle
EXCLUSIVE: Paul Smith Lends Pattern Designs to Old Icons by Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen
MILAN – No stranger to the world of furniture, fashion designer Sir Paul Smith‘s whimsical vision has lit up everything from…
Lifestyle
EXCLUSIVE: Designer Eugène Riconneaus Launches Marine-based Materials SeiShell and SeiYarn
PARIS — French artist and designer Eugène Riconneaus is expanding his reach into new materials with the launch of ER Ocean Recherche, a…
Business
Chanel Invests in Italian Silk Manufacturer Mantero
SILK CUT: As it prepares to show its cruise collection on Italy’s Lake Como, Chanel has invested in a historic local silk producer as part…
Lifestyle
Première Vision: Sustainability Slows as AI Gains Momentum Amid Industry Uncertainty
PARIS — With Première Vision’s parent company GL Events bringing all of its 18 fashion properties under one roof now called The Creative…
Lifestyle
Paris Exhibition Shines a Light on Gold Clothes
PARIS — Is there a more potent way to telegraph luxury than pure gold? A new exhibition in Paris, titled “Golden Thread,” shows how the…
Business
Trends in Home Textiles: How Birla Excel Leads the Way
Home textiles are evolving, with key trends emphasizing sustainability, personalization, smart textiles, performance, vibrant designs and…