Lately I have really been into the idea of Textile Industry Trade Shows. So, today I decided to compile a little list of some of the best known shows around the country in hopes that you all would put in your two cents!
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Tags: Fabric, Fabric Supplier, Fashion, Interiors, Material, sourcing, suppliers, Textiles, Trimming
Leave A CommentI am very often asked by new designers about the best way to find what they are looking for in terms of fabrics, trims, notions, you name it. I can’t help but think that one of the biggest challenges in the Apparel Industry today is finding new resources and suppliers that meet the needs of ...Read More >>
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Leave A CommentLeather. It’s a controversial subject, I know. I happen to love it. From fantastic motorcycle jackets and the softest hobo bags to beautifully bound journals and sleek sofas, leather shows up in all aspects of our lives. Well, my life at least. I understand the objection, for the most part, and while I respect it, ...Read More >>
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1 commentI know I talk a lot about Textile Shows. But I think they’re really important and I love to share them with you as I hear about them. So, in case you haven’t guessed, I’ve heard about another one. Two, actually. The first one is a bit different, I promise. It’s Home Textiles Fabric Sourcing ...Read More >>
Tags: Design, Fabric, Fabric Supplier, Fashion, Interiors, Material, sourcing, Upholstery
4 commentsI love textile trade shows. Walking from booth to booth, collecting information on new design techniques and innovative technology, being exposed to various companies that I would not have known about otherwise, getting inspired by other’s creativity, all of this adds up to my idea of a really good time. As I mentioned in To ...Read More >>
Tags: Design, Fabric, Fabric Supplier, Fashion, Fibers, innovation, Interiors, Knit, Material, sourcing, technology, Textiles
Leave A CommentEven as someone who lives and works in New York City, I sometimes find it completely overwhelming to weave my way through the streets that make up the garment district. Recently I was asked to source a fabric for a fashion designer I sometimes work with and the thought of trudging from storefront ...Read More >>
Tags: Design, Fabric, Fabric Supplier, Fashion, Knit, Material, sourcing, Textiles, Woven
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