More From Margaret Mazzaraco
From the Archives: Di Sant’Angelo’s Head
In October 1968, Giorgio di Sant'Angelo talked about his accessories, fashion — and how the French knocked…
Treds
NEW YORK - Fabric firms have created some unique looks for 1995 by blending natural and man-made fibers…
Gatt’s the Buzz at Tommy’s
NEW YORK -- Executives from the printed-fabrics industry were busy weighing the impact of GATT as well as…
Blue Bird’s Special Silk Appeal
NEW YORK -- Silks with special appeal don't have to come from faraway markets like Europe or Asia. They can…
Todd & Duncan Mix Cashmere
NEW YORK -- Aiming to display the versatility of cashmere knits, Todd & Duncan Ltd. brought an array of…
Fall Colors: Shads of Americana
NEW YORK -- The Color Association of the United States has put together a palette evocative of Americana as…
Wellman’s Web: Textures Will Mix it Up for Fall 1995
NEW YORK -- Mixed textures will be a key fabric story for fall-winter 1995, according to Alison Webb, manager…
Trends
NEW YORK -- Fabric manufacturers are shifting to light, lively and transparent themes for warm-weather…
Mohair Fluffs up Order Pads
NEW YORK -- The starring role that mohair took in the fall designer collections here is paying off for…
Stripes, Textures Hot
NEW YORK -- The combination of stripes and textures is the hot knit trend in Europe and will be big in the…
Variety, Blends Key DuPont Workshop
NEW YORK -- Influences ranging from lingerie to workwear -- in a variety of blended fabrics -- are reflected…
European Rayon Takes a Novelty Turn
NEW YORK -- The big news in Europe's use of rayon these days is novelty yarns.
That was the word from Barbara G
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2-in-1 Dye Treatment for Wool
NEW YORK -- The American Wool Council is bringing a new treatment to the U.S. that allows wool yarns, fabrics…
Variety Scores at Texitalia, Jardins
NEW YORK -- Sheers, novelty linens, embroideries and jacquards were key attractions at last week's Texitalia…
Focus on Textures, Novelties at Italian/French Fabric Shows
NEW YORK -- Apparel makers and designers were looking for new textures and lightweight novelties, especially…