July may be the height of summer, with a focus on vacation plans, but in the fashion world July means Paris, specifically the AW 2017/2018 haute couture runway shows. With more than 35 shows across four days, this...
I am a self-professed pattern junkie and I found plenty to be excited about at this year’s NYC design shows. Following are some of my favorite finds from NYCxDesign, the umbrella name for everything design...
In the May newsletter I focused on the quilting and piecing designs I saw at High Point this spring. This time I’m going to show some of the most interesting trims—think of it as an alternative POV to what...
Because High Point wrapped up in late April, you’ll have to wait for the July/August issue of Window Fashion VISION to see what the fabulous Trim Queen, Jana Plantina Phipps, found most captivating...
If you missed this year’s Design & Workroom Competition awards presentation—you missed a pretty special night. First, thanks to Kirsch for sponsoring the evening. Bill Whyte, vice president...
While Paris Deco Off (www.paris-deco-off.com/en/) is a celebration of textile design (and you’ll see some of my favorites in the March/April issue of Window Fashion Vision), there’s plenty of other eye candy...
In the Jan/Feb 2017 issue of Window Fashion Vision we covered some of trends to look for in shade fabrics for 2017. We also had some fun matching up some of the many 2017 Colors of the Year (COTY), as...