With an overall theme of “Well-Being 4.0,” the trends exhibition at the Frankfurt fair curates colour palettes and textures into four motifs – Protect, Energize, Nourish and Enrich – displayed in eye-popping vignettes.
By Elizabeth Pagliacolo |
January 14, 2016
Section: Curiosity
Tags: Textiles
The biggest textile trade fair in the world, Heimtextil runs from January 12 to 15 in Frankfurt, and introduces the world to the latest upholstery, drapery, wall coverings and household fabrics. Here are three top highlights of the upcoming show.
By Elizabeth Pagliacolo |
January 5, 2016
Section: Design
Tags: Textiles
These versatile upholstery and curtain options – by brands including Maharam, Knoll Textiles and Designtex – come in bold geometric patterns and sumptuously touchable textures.
By Elizabeth Pagliacolo |
July 21, 2015
Section: Design
Tags: Textiles
Creating high-performance weaves for Humanscale, Nike and Tumi, among others, the textile designer gets ready for her next big move.
By Elizabeth Pagliacolo |
October 6, 2014
Section: Design
Tags: Textiles
With Back in 5 min, a furniture and textile installation in an Empire-style manse, artist and designer Robert Stadler puts a modern spin on 19th century design.
By David Dick-Agnew |
September 17, 2014
Section: Curiosity
Tags: Installation, Textiles
Drawing inspiration from fashion and wildlife, these new textiles for commercial, hospitality and institutional settings are anything but dull. Here are five standouts from the likes of HBF Textiles, Momentum and Designtex.
By Diane Chan |
July 18, 2014
Section: Design
On until May 16, Las Vegas hosts the Hospitality Design Expo, a showroom event and conference tailored to designers of hotels, restaurants, clubs and spas. Here, we take a look at some of the contract furniture and textiles hitting Sin City.
By David Dick-Agnew |
May 14, 2014
Section: Design
Inspired by the skills of its Afghan weavers, Arzu develops stunning rugs designed by star architects.
By Elizabeth Pagliacolo |
July 8, 2013
Section: Design
Tags: Product Design, Textiles
From super-strong knits to fabrics that have been twice recycled, these tantalizing textiles from the likes of Maharam, CF Stinson, Designtex and others caught our eye at last week’s NeoCon.
By Diane Chan |
June 20, 2013
Section: Design
Tags: Green Design, Textiles
These four designers – including Beatrice Waanders, who created this stunning wall hanging – stole the spotlight for their handcrafted coverings at Frankfurt’s all-encompassing textile show.
By Tory Healy |
January 17, 2013
Section: Design
Tags: Textiles
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