The 33rd edition of Proposte returns to Villa Erba in Cernobbio, May 5–7, with 87 exhibitors from 14 countries—an 11% increase over last year. This year’s theme, Heritage Forward, signals an interest in what tradition can still set in motion.
Read MoreA guide to the best textiles and surface design at Milan Design Week 2026—from Ai Weiwei's silk lampas at Rubelli to Alcova's eleventh edition across two newly opened sites. Where to go, what to see, and what's worth the line.
Read MoreIf you’re navigating the offerings of Paris Deco Off and Maison et Objet in 2026, 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!
Read MoreI’ve been traveling to the January design shows in Paris for many years now, and each trip still manages to surface something that shifts the way I see textiles.
Read MoreMichael Hillebrand, founder of MTL and a quiet fixture in the American textile industry, passed away this fall.
Read MoreEvery season, color says more than we give it credit for—and this year in Milan, it spoke with clarity and confidence.
Read MoreThe Geologist reflects a growing sensitivity to material surfaces—especially those that feel unearthed, weathered, or mineral-rich.
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreI’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.
Read MoreEach 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.
Read MoreEvery 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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