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Interior designer Kathryn Ireland announced the opening of her new showroom atelier, Kathryn M. Ireland Textiles and Design, in West Hollywood.
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Daily Design News
Monday, February 08, 2010
European fabric fairs: sales down but innovation up
The European fabric fairs for the fall/winter 2009-10 season took place against a background of difficult trading conditions. Some Italian fabric manufacturers reported a drop in sales of around 30% in the first four months of 2009, and a fall in exports to the USA of up to 50%. With one exception, the depressing economic climate was reflected in the size of the fairs in terms of exhibitors and visitor numbers. Companies are restricting their travel budgets and sending...
V&A exhibition shows corrupting influence of forged antiquities
London's Victoria and Albert Museum has been hosting a short exhibition of Fakes and Forgeries mounted in co-operation with the Art and Antiques Unit of the Metropolitan Police. Among the objects on display was the "Amarna Princess" that was acquired by the Bolton Museum for 440,000 pounds sterling in 2003. It was sold with the "provenance" (or collecting history) of the Silverton Park collection. While there had indeed been a sale of the Silverton Park collection in 1...
M2L presents second annual Genuine Design Competition
The practice of selling “knock-offs” from pieces “inspired by" other designers to actual counterfeits has become widespread in the furniture and interiors industry. Therefore, it is important that the next generation of designers know the importance of creating original design, according to Michael Manes, founder of M2L—a company dedicated to presenting licensed and authorized world class modern design. Last year, M2L created the Genuine Design Competition in conjunctio...
Stockholm Furniture Fair honors designer Sir Paul Smith
The Guest of Honor at this week's Stockholm Furniture Fair and Northern Light Fair is British designer Paul Smith, who has created a lounge filled with objects that represent his sources of inspiration. The lounge contains four main design elements: first, photos of flowers to represent nature; second, covers in Domus magazine to pay homage to Giò Ponti; third, images from Paul Smith’s boutiques; and fourth, a collection of things that a mysterious admirer sent Paul Smith ...
Kathryn M. Ireland opens showroom in West Hollywood
Interior designer Kathryn Ireland announced the opening of her new showroom atelier, Kathryn M. Ireland Textiles and Design, in West Hollywood. The shop showcases Kathryn M. Ireland fabrics, furniture, wallpaper and pillows, as well as antique furniture and textiles. Other product lines are also in the mix including Hugo Guinness artwork, Ferrick Mason fabrics, Hugh St. Clair fabrics, Lula textiles, Volga linens, Christopher Howe lighting, Miranda Berrow ceramics and L...
WithIt Calls for 2010 WOW Awards Nominees
WithIt, the Women’s Leadership Development Network comprised of home and furnishings professionals, is accepting nominations for its annual WOW Awards. The recognition program honors the commitment, achievements, leadership potential and service of home and furnishings professionals and/or businesses, as nominated by their industry peers. “WithIt is committed to recognizing, connecting, supporting and developing female leaders in all segments of the home and furnishings...
One Good Chair design competition 2011 themed "Minimum/Maximum"
The One Good Chair design competition, organized by the Sustainable Furnishings Council and World Market Center, will take place for the third year with a new theme, "Minimum/Maximum," which challenges designers to create a sustainable furniture piece that is also comfortable. The goal of this year’s “Minimum/Maximum” theme is to demonstrate that smart design can not only minimize consumption, but at the same time maximize comfort, according to Susan Inglis, executive d...
Closing day at NYIGF: Highlights from Handmade and Accent on Design
By Jolene Turner Day six of NYIGF marks the close of winter New York International Gift Fair. In the Handmade Division, artisans showed off their innovative designs, including much home décor and eco-friendly pieces. In Accent on Design, six were spotlighted by design bloggers for urgent, odd and delightful design. A larger-than-life organic vessel featuring bright red daisies and a deep lilac underlay was the biggest draw for Amanda Brisbane Glass (www.amandabrisban...
Conran Shop relocates to ABC Carpet & Home
The Conran Shop, founded by renowned designer Sir Terence Conran, will relocate its Manhattan store from the current location at Bridge market and launching its U.S. flagship to an 8,500 sq ft shop located within ABC Carpet & Home, the home design store at 888 Broadway and 19th street in April this year. The shop will be located in the lower level of the store, formerly home to Silk Trading Company, which will move to the mezzanine level under the new name Wolf Home. T...
