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September 19, 2019
It’s all in the fabric family: A Philadelphia merger that goes back 100 years
Last month, Stout announced that it had acquired the 125-year-old local textiles brand, Bassett McNab. The move paves the way for Stout to take a more prominent role in the high-end decorative fabrics market—but it also marks the merger of two Philadelphia-area family-owned brands with intertwined roots.
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September 18, 2019
Real Simple debuts a feel-good showhouse
With the opening of Real Simple's second-annual Idea House, BOH chatted with editor in chief Leslie Yazel about creating the space for her readers, why accessibility matters, and what design decision (briefly) kept her up at night.
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September 17, 2019
Parsons & Obeetee provide hands-on learning for a handwoven trade
The New School’s Parsons School of Design is partnering with luxury hand woven rug company, Obeetee, to give students the opportunity to experience every facet of the rug-making process—from meeting the weavers in India to interacting with customers in the brand’s New York showroom.
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September 16, 2019
Homepolish has collapsed. Its designers are reeling
After a failed search for a white-knight investor, last week Homepolish CEO Noa Santos told his remaining designers that the company will shut down operations—without paying them. In the aftermath of the collapse, designers are reeling.
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September 5, 2019
Annie Selke reflects on 25 years in the industry
As her original brand, Pine Cone Hill, celebrates its 25th anniversary, Annie Selke reflects on her company’s roots, the perks of technology, and why she’s one of the last Amazon holdouts.
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August 29, 2019
Clarence House is pulling out of online retail
Earlier this year, Fabricut announced they’d purchased the iconic textile brand Clarence House from P/Kaufmann. The deal officially went through on August 1. After three weeks of taking stock, Fabricut’s first big move? Pulling Clarence House offline.
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August 28, 2019
Voutsa gets serious
Since art-world defector George Venson founded his wallpaper and fabric studio, Voutsa, in 2013, the brand has grown by leaps and bounds. BOH chatted with Venson about how a small brand with a strong voice has thrived in an era of conglomerates.
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