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July 18-24, 2008
Fashion / Trends
L.A. International Textile Show: Textile Trends
These will be among many trends on display at the April 14-16 run of the Los Angeles International Textile Show.
Directory: Britannia Mills (213) 627-9055, www.britanniamillsltd.com; Bucol (213) 688-9797, www.solstissbucol.com; D&N Textiles Inc. (310) 278-4613; Efilan (213) 489-1727, www.foxfabrics.com; Euromaglia (818) 251 9734, www.euromaglia.it; F.T.F./France Textile Fabrication (310) 476-4564, www.ftf.fr; GALLERY ASHA (323) 298-4793, www.galleryasha.com; GSTZ Velvets (213) 627-9055; Jay Ann Fabrics Inc. (213) 622-8272; Max Vogue (213) 489-1727, www.foxfabrics.com; Nipkow & Kobelt
Inc. (714) 375-6473, www.nipkowkobelt.com; Nodis/France Textile Fabrication (310) 476-4564, www.ftf.fr; Pacini Nelo (213) 489-1727, www.foxfabrics.com; Pine Crest Fabrics (503) 254-1353, www.pcfinc.com; Robert Kaufman Co. (310) 538-3482, www.robertkaufman.com; Seterie Argenti (213) 489-1727, www.foxfabrics.com; Solstiss (213) 688-9797, www.solstissbucol.com; Sportek (213) 239-6700, www.sportekintl.com; Taiana Vanity 39 031994411, www.taiana.it; Texapel (213) 489-1727, www.foxfabrics.com
—Alison A. NiederBel Ombré
Ombré prints and effects give textiles the sun-drenched look of a tropical island sunset. Click photo to enlarge.
Into the Wild
Animal prints go wild, ranging from rich faux furs to flashier versions in stretch fabrications. Colors can be subtle and realistic or bold and Technicolor. Click photo to enlarge.
Gray Days
Textile designers are seeing gray, giving floral prints and patterns a makeover in sophisticated shades of gray. Click photo to enlarge.
Botanica
Textile designs blossom with botanical prints that range from lush florals to organic-leaf patterns. Click photo to enlarge.
Marrakesh
Textile mills head to Morocco for inspiration with foulard- and paisley-inspired prints and patterns. Click photo to enlarge.
On the Surface
Textile makers are offering textiles with unusual surface treatments and a sophisticated hand. Click photo to enlarge.
Royale
Royal blue is back, turning up as an accent color on geometric patterns or as an allover shade for ikat-style prints, funky animal prints or free-spirited paisley patterns. Click photo to enlarge.
Shine On
Foil prints and metallics continue to light up textile design with a futuristic touch. Click photo to enlarge.
Nouveau Crochet
Crochet and other knits gets an upscale makeover turning in chunky fabrics in natural shades or edgier fishnet and lace styles. Click photo to enlarge.
Orange Crush
Orange shades from bright sherbert to rich persimmon lend a rich glow to velvets and jerseys and provide a quirky twist to prints and swim textiles. Click photo to enlarge.
Neo Geo
Geometric prints are back, but they've gone oversize as textile designers create bold '80s-style graphics, often in bright primary shades paired with shades of gray. Click photo to enlarge.
