Textile

Trend Forecast Recap from the Arts & Tannery Tradeshow by Aimee Hoefler

In a follow-up to last week’s post, Recap of the Arts & Tannery Tradeshow, I wanted to share with you an overview of the Summer 2014 trends as presented by Arts & Tannery. There were four main categories: Rococo Touches-...
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Recap of the Arts & Tannery Tradeshow by Aimee Hoefler

Last week, on the 20th and 21st of February, the Arts & Tannery tradeshow was held at the Midtown Loft & Terrace in New York City. I got to attend this event where I was able to meet with exhibitors; see some amazing leather, textiles and...
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Made in Italy: The Intangible Quality

What's in a label? How significant is the expression “Made in Italy” — tagged on the softest Missoni loom-knit sweater, a handcrafted intrecciato Bottega Veneta bag in woven leather, an embroidered Valentino gown or a laser-...
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Arts and Tannery - February 20-21, 2013

Arts & Tannery is back in New York City for their presentation of the latest trends in leathers. The event, which is organized by the Italian Trade Commission in partnership with the Italian Leather System Consortium, will take place at the...
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This year’s Miracle on Madison Avenue by Anjuli Ramos

December 1st was a very special day here in NYC. We celebrated the Miracle on Madison Avenue, a philanthropic Holiday shopping tradition celebrated each year to help and assist children in need. This NYC Holiday tradition has been done for 26...
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Creativity, Exporting and Globalization by Aimee Hoefler

After reading a recent article in Women’s Wear Daily (WWD), “Italian Brands Export Challenge”, I got thinking about exporting and globalization. Now, this isn’t meant to be an economics-based post, but instead, I do want to...
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Italian Textiles: Spring/Summer 2014 collections at Premiere Vision Preview New York

On January 15-16, 2013, thirty-six top Italian textiles and accessories companies will present their Spring/Summer 2014 pre-collections at Premiere Vision Preview New York at the Metropolitan Pavilion on 125-135 West 18th street in NYC. Premiere...
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Italian Trade Commission welcomes Miracle on Madison shoppers

Italian Trade Commission welcomes Miracle on Madison shoppers to indulge in an authentic taste of Italy at its VIP HOSPITALITY LOUNGE on December 1st! Collaboration with Madison Avenue B.I.D. & participating Retailers to benefitMemorial...
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Brunello Cucinelli's Gift

WORKERS’ REWARD: It will be a sweeter Christmas for employees of Brunello Cucinelli’s luxury firm. The Italian company, which went public in April, has been posting growing sales and profitability and expanding around the world,...
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Italian Outlook: Clouds Starting to Clear

Italian Outlook: Clouds Starting to Clear   Italian trade fair organizers are seeing some brightening skies ahead, noting that promotion of Italian quality and competitive pricing, combined with strong interest from emerging markets,...
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