Upper South Studio Launches New Fabric Collection
WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina - Upper South Studio has announced its first foray into the residential realm with The Priory Project, a new line of luxury silks in six patterns. The new fabric collection features a range of sumptuous silk… Read more.December 30, 2009
Former Export Director, Umit Soysal, Leaves Persan
ISTANBUL, Turkey - After spending six years as the export director for Turkish fabric wholesaler, Persan, Umit Soysal has left the company and is pursuing other interests and affiliations. With Persan, Soysal was responsible for managing and… Read more.December 30, 2009
Delhi-Based Company Partners with Designers to Launch High-end Boutique Line
DELHI, India - The sourcing and manufacturing company, D'Ascoli and Company, has collaborated with five Indian fashion designers to create Afterhours, a retail boutique store overlooking the Hauz Khas reservoir. Peter D'Ascoli has chosen… Read more.December 22, 2009
De Leo Textiles Announces New Vice President of Operations
FAIRFIELD, New Jersey - Ismail Arslan has been promoted to Vice President of Operations for De Leo Textiles, a large provider of mid to high-end furniture, jacquard chenilles, woven textural fabrics and velvets. Arslan has been serving as… Read more.December 21, 2009
Brentano Opens New Studio Bolstering Morale and Anticipating Growth
WHEELING, Illinois - Brentano has opened a new sustainable studio, following the move to its current corporate headquarters in 2008, which combined three separate units under one roof. President E-Kwan Chen and Vice President Iris Wang decided… Read more.December 18, 2009
Fabric with Foresight: Five Companies Launch New Takes on Seasoned Products
OSSINING, New York - This year has proven to be a Darwinian challenge for the textile industry as companies have had to reevaluate their products and restrategize, surfacing newfound ways to counter the economic turmoil. While leather and velvets… Read more.December 18, 2009
Design Within Reach Names John Edelman New President
SAN FRANCISCO, California - Former President and CEO of Edelman Leather, John Edelman, will join Design Within Reach as the new Director, President and CEO, effective Jan. 3, 2010. ''I am thrilled to be joining Design Within Reach, a company… Read more.December 18, 2009