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Michael Hillebrand (1952–2025): A Legacy in Weaving
Michael Hillebrand (1952–2025): A Legacy in Weaving

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Textiles, Trade Shows, DesignUma Das O'TooleOctober 21, 2025 Comment
A First Look at Tonalità Viva: Milan’s Color Mood, Captured
A First Look at Tonalità Viva: Milan’s Color Mood, Captured

Every season, color says more than we give it credit for—and this year in Milan, it spoke with clarity and confidence.

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Textiles, Trade Shows, DesignUma Das O'TooleAugust 11, 2025IhavethisthingwithcolorComment
The Geologist theme preview from TTE 25: Milan in Focus
The Geologist theme preview from TTE 25: Milan in Focus

The Geologist reflects a growing sensitivity to material surfaces—especially those that feel unearthed, weathered, or mineral-rich.

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Trade ShowsUma Das O'TooleJuly 14, 2025Textile DesignComment
Sneak Peek: TTE 25 - Milan in Focus
Sneak Peek: TTE 25 - Milan in Focus

This edition of The Textile Eye captures Milan Design Week 2025 in all its complexity: from Salone’s formal launches to Fuorisalone’s looser, often wilder material experiments. The energy was layered, and sometimes contradictory—structured design mixed with soft surfaces, technical innovation paired with retro references.

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Trade ShowsUma Das O'TooleJune 30, 2025Textile DesignComment
2025: 46th SF Decorator Showcase
2025: 46th SF Decorator Showcase

The SF Decorator Showcase offers a look into the Bay’s evolving design language. This year, a 1902 Pacific Heights residence was reimagined. I spent an afternoon taking in the surface-design details.

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Trade ShowsUma Das O'TooleMay 1, 2025Textile DesignComment
Anticipating Proposte Fair 2025
Anticipating Proposte Fair 2025

I’m heading back to Lake Como for the 32nd edition of Proposte. With new names on the exhibitor list and returning favorites, this year’s theme—The Future of Interior Textiles—feels well-earned.

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Mill, Textiles, Trade Shows, DesignSaana BakerApril 24, 2025Trends, Upholstery Fabric, Textile Design, Home Textiles, Home Textile Trends, Interior Design, Textile Trends, Proposte, ItalyComment
The Textile Edit: Milan Design Week 2025
The Textile Edit: Milan Design Week 2025

Each April, Milan becomes a city alive with design—from historic villas to cutting-edge showrooms. Materials, palettes, and textures tell the story, and the textile obsessed, there’s plenty to discover.

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Trade ShowsUma Das O'TooleApril 4, 2025Textile DesignComment
Sneak Peak at our exclusive Interview with Alcova
Sneak Peak at our exclusive Interview with Alcova

Every January, Heimtextil sets the tone for the year in textiles. But this year, a new conversation emerged—one that looked beyond products, and more toward possibilities. Alcova, the platform known for reshaping how we experience design, curated Textile Matters at Heimtextil 2024…

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Trade ShowsUma Das O'TooleApril 1, 2025Textile DesignComment
Midnight Mystery palette preview from the Winter 2024 Color Guide: Dreamweaving
Midnight Mystery palette preview from the Winter 2024 Color Guide: Dreamweaving

Midnight Mystery blends russet, ochre, grey, and blue, anchored by a deep navy, creating a symphony of tones that inspire quiet sophistication. Whether used for bold contrasts or serene tonal layers, Midnight Mystery elevates any design project.

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Trade ShowsSaana BakerMarch 23, 2025Textile DesignComment
Dreamtime Desert theme preview from TTE 22: Chic in the Sheets
Dreamtime Desert theme preview from TTE 22: Chic in the Sheets

The Dreamtime Desert offers a quiet reprieve. Featured in Chic in the Sheets: The Bed & Bath Edit, this theme invites us to rethink the bedroom as a serene terrain where textures and tones create a meditative, natural environment. It’s minimalism with a heartbeat—a space layered with tactile beauty and subtle luxury.

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Trade ShowsSaana BakerFebruary 1, 2025Textile DesignComment
Paris Shows Preview - Part 2: What to See
Paris Shows Preview - Part 2: What to See

If you’re navigating the offerings of Paris Deco Off and Maison et Objet, here’s a curated list of showrooms and experiences that stand out for their craftsmanship, innovation, and enduring relevance. Featuring images from last year’s Paris shows!

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Trade ShowsSaana BakerJanuary 10, 2025Textile DesignComment
Paris Shows Preview - Part 1: The Overview
Paris Shows Preview - Part 1: The Overview

Curious about the January design shows in Paris? This two-part post is designed to help you get the most of your visit. In Part 1, I share an overview of the shows and offer tips for navigating the city.

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Trade ShowsSaana BakerDecember 24, 2024Textile DesignComment
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