December 30,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Designer Weekly, Industry, Obituaries 
Jack Lenor Larsen, the world-renowned textile designer who founded the nonprofit sculpture garden and arboretum LongHouse Reserve in East Hampton, died on Dec. 22 at his home, according to a report from Newsday. He was 93.
December 30,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) has released the latest case brief in its Impact of Design Series: The Sensory Well-Being Hub, designed by HKS, Inc.
December 30,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly
Real estate developer, interior designer, founder of House of Rock, and farm to table farmer, Elaine Culotti has been cast on Discovery's second season of "Undercover Billionaire" which premieres on Wednesday, Jan. 6 at 8 p.m. ET.
December 30,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. (NYSE: ETH) adapted its 33 year tradition of inviting every Ethan Allen interior designer to company headquarters in Danbury, Connecticut, for a multi-day celebration. Due to COVID-19 pandemic, the company orchestrated the company’s first-ever Virtual Celebration.
December 23,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Dallas Market Center, the home of Lightovation, has announced that the event will shift from Jan. 7-10, 2021 to March 23-26, 2021. The June edition of Lightovation will continue to take place as scheduled June 23-26.
December 23,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
The Contemporary Design Group, a national networking and buying group, announced the winner of the 2020 Edward Haimsohn Design Award at their virtual annual conference in early December. Top prize went to Cattelan Italia., for the Butterfly Table designed by the nucleo + studio. The Butterfly Table was introduced virtually earlier this year, and its steel base and glass top are available in a variety of finishes.
December 23,
2020 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
The Austrian based Sattler AG, known as the leading European performance textile manufacturer of solution-dyed acrylic fabric, especially for outdoor use, acquired USA outdoor fabric manufacturer Outdura from Shuford Mills in 2010. This purchase included the historic Hudson Cotton Mill, circa 1904, which was Shuford Mill’s production operation and distribution center in Hudson, NC, and the building remains as Outdura’s U.S. headquarters and textile production center. The 180,000 sq. ft. mill is also on the National Register of Historic Places.