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June 2023

30 Jun

Design Studio Knocks Off Doors for Inspiration

Apparently, when one door closes, it may close for good. At the least that’s the view of veteran refurbisher Ferdinand Tschinkel, who has been woodgraining doors in Ridgewood, Queens, for greater than 30 years. He first learned the technique in Austria and has since adapted the craft to color a whole lot of doors within the neighborhood that he has called home for greater than half a century. Despite being determined to maintain at it — for so long as he can walk — Tschinkel is anxious concerning the lack of successors for his trade. With a purpose to attempt to drum up some latest recruits, one other design-minded local operation — the directional design studio KarlssonWilker — has debuted the “Ridgewood...
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30 Jun

Thirty Italian Brands to Show at Miami’s Cabana Show

Italian brands are taking the U.S. market by storm this summer. The Italian Trade Agency, in collaboration with Confindustria and Confindustria Moda, the principal association representing manufacturing and repair corporations in Italy, will likely be bringing 30 brands to the Cabana Show in Miami in early July as a part of a nationwide intiative called Inspr Italia. This follows the organization’s sizable presence on the Chicago Collective men’s show in February and the Los Angeles women’s market in March. After Miami, the Italian road show will move to the Dallas Men’s Market at the tip of July and back to Chicago the primary week in August. Each the Miami and Dallas shows, where 20 brands will participate, represent recent markets for the...
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30 Jun

Ralph Rucci Lives and Works in Latest York, but

Ralph Rucci continues to be based in Latest York, but he remains to be keeping one hand in Paris — albeit remotely. Consistent with the Paris couture shows, which begin Monday, the designer has introduced his latest collection with illustrations by fashion illustrator Bil Donovan. This time around there is larger emphasis on daywear, including a number of quilted ski parkas in petrol satins with fox trim and even a warm-up suit made with leather sequins and black georgette which might be geared for younger clients. Tunics, pants and jackets are aplenty. There's less of an emphasis on skirts, though clients can get them organized. “Except with the evening [pieces], there's nothing that basically clobbers your sensibility. It’s all very mental since it’s...
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