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Lace Fabric is Everywhere

December 10, 2010 in Apparel Textiles, Fabric Spotlight, Fabric Trends, Fashion Trends, Favorite Fabric Find by Nicole

So I thought I'd share this absolutely beautiful image of the textile that seems to be all over the runway. Happy Friday!

Tags: Design, Fabric, Fashion, Knit, lace, Material, Textiles

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Source4Style: A Textile Sourcing Platform’s Anniversary Updates

December 9, 2010 in Apparel Textiles, Company Spotlight, Finding New Vendors, Importing Fabrics, Jobbers, Mills, Purchasing Domestic Fabrics by Nicole

I know I've told you about Source4Style in the past. But for those of you who don't remember I'll do a quick recap. S4S is the premier B2B online marketplace that allows designers to search and source more sustainable materials from a network of global suppliers. I should mention that I'm a big fan so I ...Read More >>

Tags: Cotton, Design, Fabric, Fabric Supplier, Fashion, innovation, Material, Natural Dyeing, new vendors, Organic, Silk, sourcing, suppliers, Sustainable, technology, Textiles, Woven

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Neglected Textile Topic: Wallpaper Design

November 17, 2010 in Company Spotlight, Home Textiles by Nicole

A textile topic that I don't often cover is Wall Coverings. I'm not sure why. I love wallpaper. Beautiful, colorful, and often times playful, it's such a lovely addition to a room.
When I was in school, ummm... a few years ago...., not too many of my print designer friends were choosing to head in this ...Read More >>

Tags: Design, Interiors, Material, Pattern, Printing, Textiles, wallpaper

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Barney’s Approach to Food, Fashion, and Sustainability

November 16, 2010 in Company Spotlight, Non-Traditional Textiles, Uncategorized by Nicole

While browsing The New York Times' T Magazine, I came across an article that I found especially delicious, as it combines two of my loves: food and fashion.
On November 16th, Barney's Department Store will reveal it's holiday window and quite a treat it will be for those who love an innovative approach to textiles, ...Read More >>

Tags: Design, Fashion, innovation, Material, Sustainable, Textiles, upcycling

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What You Didn’t Know About Silk Worms

November 15, 2010 in Fabric Spotlight, Uncategorized by Nicole

Hey folks. You may remember not too long ago when I shared the resource Source4Style, place for you to discover all your sustainable textile needs. Well, I came across a fun, and more importantly interesting, video on silk worms. I'll be honest, I had to watch the video twice to fully take ...Read More >>

Tags: Fabric, Fibers, Material, Silk, Textiles

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