Collaboration sits at the center of this report, from co-founded studios and capsule collections to museum labs and artisan cooperatives. Across rugs, wallcoverings, and textiles, shared authorship becomes a way to test materials, deepen narrative, and move beyond a single point of view.

Great design and sustainability are now equal expectations in contract textiles, shaping products that balance aesthetics, performance, and responsibility. This issue explores the latest themes in commercial design—florals, geometry, expressive linework, and menswear influences—while also turning outward to the cultural richness that inspires them.

Dive into over 80 pages of insights from Proposte 2025 and Fuoriproposte, the prestigious Lake Como showcase for high-end mills and textile suppliers. This year’s offerings revealed a shift toward decorative design, with layered textures, multicolor effects, and complex constructions defining the season. From bold jacquards to subtle weave innovations, the creativity on view reflected the industry’s ongoing push for technical and aesthetic excellence. This bonus report is available exclusively in digital format to our ongoing subscribers.

At Milan Design Week 2025, creativity took bold new form. From structured launches at Salone del Mobile to wild material experimentation across Fuorisalone, this edition of The Textile Eye captures the layered, unexpected, and often quietly radical work that defined the week. We trace the visual rhythms of a city that continues to shape the future of textile design through craftsmanship, innovation, and fearless storytelling.

In this year’s Paris showcases, color and craftsmanship take center stage, with a dynamic range of hues and innovative materials influencing the future of high-end design. From vibrant new palettes to textures that push boundaries, Maison et Objet and Paris Deco Off reveal the direction of interior textiles. This report delves deep into how these designs shape the contemporary luxury market and inspire the next generation of interiors.

This exclusive report explores the latest in textiles, material innovation, and sustainability from Heimtextil 2025. From Patricia Urquiola’s immersive “among-us” installation to Alcova’s “Future Continuous” trend showcase, this year’s edition revealed the next wave of color, design, and industry shifts.

Discover the artistry and thought processes shaping luxury textiles for the bedroom in Chic in the Sheets. This report explores the essential role of fabrics in creating intimate spaces for rest and renewal. From timeless classics to bold new directions, this report showcases the materials, colors, and techniques defining high-end bedding for today’s design world.

As the hospitality sector rebounds, The Textile Eye unveils the textiles driving today’s most engaging spaces. This report captures the creativity and innovation reshaping high-end environments, where bold colors, luxurious materials, and sustainable practices come together. From boutique hotels to modern office spaces, designers are blending aesthetics and functionality to create immersive experiences that resonate with today’s demand for both comfort and style.

Dive into the latest innovations from Proposte 2024, the prestigious textile fair held annually at the enchanting Lake Como. This special report, “Insiders & Outsiders,” spans over 100 pages, capturing the vibrant creativity and exquisite craftsmanship showcased both inside Villa Erba and in the surrounding areas. Explore diverse themes, from intricate geometrics to opulent velvets, and discover the hidden gems presented by the Fuoriproposte mills. Join us in celebrating the future of high-end textiles. This special bonus report is available digitally only.

Step into the vibrant world of Milan Design Week with our comprehensive report. This year, Salone del Mobile shattered attendance records, and Fuorisalone featured sensory-rich installations that engaged the imagination. Get inspired by the vibrant and complex color palettes that lit up Milan, from bold reds and burgundies to neon chartreuse to sophisticated new neutrals. Our report delves into new offerings in textiles, from practical questions like “What will the next body cloth be?” to spectacular highlights such as couture-pieced shearling upholstery and handwoven vegan “fur.” From leading luxury brands to the emerging talents highlighted at SaloneSatellite, experience the best of the intersection of tradition and innovation.

Highlights from the Paris Shows: Return to Paris for Maison&Objet and Deco Off with our Spring 2024 report. We're bringing you exclusive insights into historic heritage houses, cutting-edge collections, and the latest in interior design. Read about the traditions of craftsmanship and modern approaches from today’s working designers, including established manufacturers like Lelièvre and Rinck, and independent talents like Ghislaine Garcin and Benoît Averly. Our report features a practical collection of emerging color palettes, capturing the fresh schemes presented at the shows. With captivating profiles, immersive photography, and unique viewpoints, come along as we explore the past, embrace the present, and anticipate the future of design.

This online exclusive bonus report delves into the innovation and creativity on display at Heimtex 2024. From new approaches to sustainability, groundbreaking initiatives that champion cultural preservation, to a pursuit of community enrichment, this report covers everything you might have missed at the predominant B2B home textiles show.

Exceptional surface design of the British Isles: Embark on a captivating journey into the world of high-end British and Irish textile design. Our comprehensive report offers an exclusive glimpse into a realm of meticulous craftsmanship and sophisticated surface design. Explore an array of captivating color palettes meticulously curated to capture elegant and emerging trends. Learn the inner workings of the industry with profiles of heritage manufacturers, leading designers, and fresh brands.

Unveiling themes of identity, expression, and innovation, this survey explores the challenges faced by today's designers, from sustainability complexities to post-COVID productivity demands. Explore collections across contract, hospitality, and residential markets, revealing how designers respond with resilience and creativity. Calls for self-expression, quality craftsmanship, and departure from disposable design unite diverse approaches, showcasing the varied and innovative world of American textile design.

Salone del Mobile & Fuorisalone: Experience the evolving zeitgeist of the global art and design market as seen in the dichotomy of design sensibilities at the recent Milanese shows. Discover the embrace of decay and urban ugliness as a source of inspiration, alongside the celebration of beauty, luminosity, and craftsmanship. Explore the transformative power of color and witness the emerging currents in design that challenge conventions and embrace authenticity. Join us on this journey as we reveal the captivating concepts and vibrant palettes showcased in Milan 2023.

Peruse the new introductions presented inside Villa Erba at Proposte 2023, the exclusive show for furnishings textiles manufacturers held yearly at Lake Como. This special report devotes 50+ pages to the themes presented at the show, from snappy geometrics to decorative florals, textured bouclés to lush velvets. Suppliers showing in the surrounding area are covered — plus, we take a look at the textile artists presenting at ComoCrea Interni, an international showcase of outstanding textile design.

A plethora of new introductions celebrated the return to January dates for Maison et Objet & Paris Deco Off. From Braquenié’s spectacular 200th-year collection to the unveiling of archival reissues at many companies, the remarkable power of reinvention was evident. Modern design also delivered excitement. From figurative and geometric to organic and subtle the important ideas are distilled into 10 themes. Our expanded color section details 17 palettes, shades, and treatments predominant at the shows. Interviews and a museum visit round out the report.

Our digital-only bonus report takes a deep dive into the concepts, products, and palettes displayed at Heimtex 2023. From inspiring palettes to fascinating sustainability innovations, and ingenious themes to emerging qualities and treatments, this report is a deep dive into this enormous and influential B2B home textiles show.

Two reports in one! We demystify the exclusive world of trimmings, from elegant old-world passementerie to modern textile art. Then, we check in on hospitality design, roaring back to life with imaginative offerings to adorn every surface. Two stunning exhibition photo essays extend our look at beauty and embellishment: couture from Guo Pei and lace from Textilmuseum St. Gallen.

Take a dazzling journey through an array of textiles made in India. We survey current products from Indian, American, and European brands taking advantage of the variety of techniques– both hand-made and industrial, that define the industry. A fascinating conversation with renowned collector Karun Thakar sheds light on how India came to be such a textile powerhouse. Our color section and Q&A’s with 19 brands round out this gorgeous report.

A comprehensive view of the influential Spring shows Maison et Objet and Déco off. The best of the season’s new offerings are curated into inspiring themes from understated luxury textures to exuberantly witty conversationals. Key colors are explored in easy-to-use palettes complete with HEX references. A dive into the world of French savoir-faire reveals stunning heirloom-quality products and deep family histories. Our exhibition report on Yves Saint-Laurent leaves you with an inspiring look at a brilliant design mind.

What’s Inside

Seven curated themes documenting new directions

Paris Color Report with analysis and color chips

Q&A’s with top practitioners of French savoir-faire, including straw marquetry, bespoke furniture, and classic bistro chairs

Profiles of several textile brands and artists detailing what makes their work uniquely French

An inspiring look at the Yves Saint-Laurent exhibitions that took over the museums of Paris

A double whammy! We take a look at current trends in California cool, from Coastal Texture to Hollywood Glam. Then, a full breakdown of the happenings in commercial design, including mind-bending innovations in sustainability, the latest themes, and a joyful rainbow of palettes. The report is rounded out with a visit to the De Young museum and a peek into the world of vintage textile document archivists.

After a two year hiatus, Salone returns to thrill us with a wide array of aesthetics. Personal expression is paramount, and new collections range from international granny-chic to layered modern geometry. A full spectrum of color is presented in an expanded color section, and we check in with Milanese tastemaker Rossana Orlandi, known for championing up-and-coming designers.

After a hiatus of two-and-a-half years, Proposte Fair—a key annual business-to-business trade show for furnishing fabric—returned to WOW editors with new collections from high-end suppliers across Europe and India. Our Proposte Special Trade Show Report covers exclusive industry information on the latest trends in styles, colors, and constructions in home, contract, and cruise fabrics from this important event. Plus, profiles on over twenty suppliers you need to know, including their history, specialties, and sustainability.

What makes an iconic American design? Join us for a look at style-defining color and pattern, from historical companies established during the gilded age to mid-century masters to the cutting-edge designers defining the tastes of tomorrow. Three Q&As take us into the world of wallpaper. Profiles cover Lori Weitzner, the BADG designers involved in the Orejen for S. Harris collection, and the amazing Suzie Zuzek, the talent behind vintage Lilly Pulitzer.

From Canada to Mexico and everything in between, we explore the world of hand craft and its relevance. Delve into our gorgeous color report (including a natural dye overview) and discover fabulous mid-century Inuit print design, as shown at the Textile Museum of Canada. Meet the diverse makers, artists, and champions of craft to learn how they are preserving the past, the present, and the future with these special works of art, while treating yourself to a visual feast of some exceptionally personal and beautiful pieces.

Longing to return to Paris to check out the new collections? Despite the shadow of COVID-19, creation and development have continued. Spring launches invite us to escape to getaway destinations ranging from nostalgic to fantastical, quirky to luxurious. An in-depth color report breaks down the palettes. Three profiles usher you into the best of the rug world, and we conclude with a look at couture lace, courtesy of the TexteilMuseum in the Netherlands.

Design at its problem solving best! A special section outlines breakthroughs in sustainability, and products created in response to COVID-19. Color treatments,are reviewed, with a full spectrum look at exciting palette changes. Six compelling themes. And to feed the creative spirit, we take a close look at the brilliant and improvisational quilts of Rosie Lee Tompkins.

Salone del Mobile was cancelled due to COVID-19, but gorgeous European product is still being introduced, and The Textile Eye offers a deep dive into all the beauty. Six special features take you in-depth: the Venice of Rubelli, rug innovator NODUS, wallcovering heavy-hitter Janelli&Volpi. Ceramicist Paola Paronetto, textile artist Patrizia Ortenzi, and antique textile dealer Moshe Tabibnia are also profiled.

A visit to Paris just before COVID-19. Design themes and inspiring color palettes from the influential Paris January shows, plus a look at tapestry from Renaissance master works The Lady and the Unicorn to Le Corbusier’s mid-century works.

An overview of textile trends and colors from this wholesale-oriented show staged in Frankfurt.

Current themes from Decorex International to showrooms from Chelsea Harbour and beyond, plus seven special profiles on London-based brands and bespoke designers and a look at this year’s Frieze London, including their special exhibit Woven.

In-depth photo essay on the colorful and joyous work on display at the International Folk Art Market in Santa Fe, which spotlights works from 46 folk artists. Continue west for behind-the-scenes studio visits with ten Bay-area based talents, from boutique brands to small makers.

Take a virtual trip to Proposte, the famed home-furnishings textile show held every Spring at Lake Como in Northern Italy. All the best new upholstery and sheer introductions from the world’s highest quality mills, arranged by trend. Plus a visit with Patrizia Ortenzi, a second generation textile designer and artist.

The second installment of The Textile Eye features coverage of Salone del Mobile and Neocon, arranged by theme. Color reports for each show are included so you can easily stay current. A peek into a fantastic gallery of notable antique textiles (Moshe Tabinia in Milan) and some favorite restaurant picks round out this issue.

Design themes and inspiring color palettes from the influential Paris January shows as well as a few in-depth museum visits, and a special interview with designer James Malone.