Top designers identify emerging trends and innovations
Three leading designers: Darryl Carter, Mary McDonald and Kishani Perera revealed their forecasts to a live audience during the Ahead of the Curve panel at Las Vegas Market earlier this week. “It’s...
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Kardashian sisters launch home line
Today the Kardashian sisters announced their global partnership with international designer Bruno Schiavi and his apparel company, Jupi Corporation. The sisters Kim, Khloe and Kourtney will...
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One Kings Lane celebrates interior designer partnerships
California-based Internet retailer One Kings Lane held a lunch event in July introducing the website to an East Coast audience of style leaders including Alexa Hampton, BJ Topol Blum, Celerie Kemble,...
View ArticleDesigntex goes carbon neutral
Designtex has cemented its commitment to operate as a carbon-neutral company, announcing that it has reduced the greenhouse gas footprint of its operations to net zero. "I am pleased to say that we...
View ArticleSeoul designated as Creative City for design
UNESCO appointed Seoul, Korea a City of Design last month, recognizing its abundant cultural heritage and creative potential. The city of Seoul has plans to develop even further through various design...
View ArticleJohn Derian debuts home collection for Target
Following the unprecedented success with Liberty of London, Target will offer an exclusive, limited-time sale of John Derian home decor and accessories this Fall. "John has created a collection of...
View ArticleDailyCandy to present "Womenomics" at Tabletop Market
DailyCandy's editor-at-large Dannielle Kyrillos will be hosting a breakfast seminar: New Womenomics: What Women Want & How To Reach Them, Teach Them & Speak Their Language at The New York...
View ArticleMartyn Lawrence Bullard to deliver Decorex keynote
Los Angeles-based designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard will present Designing for the Stars at London's interior design show Decorex in September. "Through my clients, who are so creative in their own...
View ArticleMuseum program teaches children eco-design practices
Design Museum Helsinki coordinated an EU-funded design education project enabling children and adolescents to solve challenges in their environment through the means of design. The goal of the project...
View ArticleDesign leaders optimistic about design economy
AIGA survey results released today show cautious optimism in the design economy nationwide. The index of 96.13 is slightly lower than the last three quarters but comparable to pre-recession indices....
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Robert Kuo to debut fabric collection
This fall, master craftsman Robert Kuo transforms his distinctive cloisonné, repoussé and lacquer designs into a 44-sku fabric collection for S. Harris. Following the same lines and textures found in...
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Marimekko to establish stronger US presence
Finnish design house Marimekko, founded in 1951, has announced plans for a brand expansion in the US market—one of the company's key markets since the 1960s. Marimekko employs a large team of distinct...
View ArticleArchitectural Record's green building conference returns
Architectural Record magazine and GreenSource are bringing together architects, engineers, construction professionals, and sustainability experts to discuss the future green building innovations....
View ArticleGoodness Gracious! Manhattan retailer filed for bankruptcy
Home furnishings chain Gracious Home filed for bankruptcy protection Friday after enduring substantial losses for several years. It was reported that the company's revenue declined to an estimated $58...
View ArticleHome-focused trend forcasting service to launch
Founder of fashion trend forecaster WGSN, Marc Worth has announced his newest venture Stylus, a trend forecasting and intelligence resource for home industry, to launch next month. Worth and his...
View ArticleKathy Ireland selected for 2011 Design for Life award
Each year, Gift for Life selects an individual who has had significant, positive impact on the gift and home industries to honor with the GFL Industry Achievement Award. For the 2011 Design For Life...
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Kips Bay Decorator Show House announces new dates, location
Kips Bay has announced the new venue for its 2010 Decorator Show House—a newly-renovated limestone townhouse at 106 East 71st Street on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. The show house was originally...
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Bidders invited to take home furniture from 'Mad Men'
From now until August 22, ebay is hosting a charity auction for furniture featured on the set of Mad Men. The 10-day charity auction features a variety of vintage ‘60s furniture and props including...
View Article'Best in show' products recognized for innovation
Four awards were presented for Best Collection and Best Product Design this week during the bi-annual New York International Gift Fair taking place this week. Judging criteria included innovation,...
View ArticleNate Berkus tapes in front of design blogger audience
The new syndicated series The Nate Berkus Show begins taping this morning—with an audience of all design bloggers. A supporter of the blogging community, interior designer Nate Berkus was receptive...
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