NEW YORK--Lauren Somers Pelusio has joined Richloom Contract as Creative Director Hospitality Fabrics reporting to John Ringer; VP of Corporate Sales. Pelusio previously worked at Duralee Fabrics for 15 years, where she created exclusive product and helped develop open number collections for the Duralee brand. Pelusio has  an extensive history of developing collections both in house and collaboratively with Duralee Licensees, according to Ringer. During her tenure at Duralee, Lauren recently served on an executive leadership team. In her new position at Richloom Pelusio is charged with creating a synergy between Rbed; Richloom’s manufactured product for hospitality and the piece goods teams. In doing so she will work closely with Sherri Mojica; Design Director contract Rbed, Ringer says. “I am excited that Lauren has joined our team bringing her cultivated design sensibility and experience with higher end design firms. Her talents will enable Richloom Contract to quickly gain market share in the higher end of the hospitality industry.”