Meet the Nike Space Hippie, a Cannibal Sneaker Made from Trash
The futuristic-funky sneaker collection, which launches this week, is a step toward sustainability and material circularity for the footwear industry.
Textiles
Revisiting Ruth Adler Schnee’s Enduringly Modernist Legacy
Gropius and Saarinen taught Adler Schnee—97 next month—whose works microcosmically document the ebb and flow of streams of Modernism.
Close Ties: Windy Chien Pushes the Boundaries of Knot-making
Rope artist Windy Chien adapts her creative medium to a range of scales for commissioned works.
With a Breakthrough in Materials Science, Crypton Pioneers Sustainable Durability
The brand reformulated its products to reduce their environmental impact without sacrificing their signature toughness.
Tent Revival: Lord Fabrik Releases a Natural Canvas Alternative to Vinyl
Foregoing toxic compounds, the weathered-look treated collection can be used for upholstery, wallcoverings, and rugs.
These Rugs Draw Inspiration from the Sea
Andrew Kline and Ruoxi Wang's collection of handmade Shore rugs for Warp & Weft is influenced by the colors and materials of the Nantucket Coastline
Behind the Curtain: How Marybeth Shaw Drives Creative Production at Wolf-Gordon
For decades, Shaw has looked to unconventional talents, collaborating with fledgeling designers to bring their textile work into production.
Going Boldly: Textiles Look Forward
HBF, Pallas Textiles, and other manufacturers update tradition through cutting-edge technology and sustainability cred.
5 Highlights from New York Textile Month
Textiles have become a frontier for experimentation and a way of keeping humanity grounded in our digital age.
5 Textile Artists You Should Know
With works ranging from glitchy jacquard to architectural-scale quilts, these artists are pioneering wild and innovative aesthetics.
In London, a Researcher Guides Biodesign into Uncharted—and Newly Relevant—Territory
With the launch of a new master's degree, Carole Collet is helping define and advance the rather amorphous discipline.
Bauhausmädels is a (Mostly) Wholesome Tribute to the Eclipsed Women of the Storied School
Filled to the brim with period photographs, the book depicts several dozen female Bauhäusler in various guises and often playful moods.
Telling the Forgotten Histories of Bauhaus Women
The Bauhaus was founded on the promise of gender equality, but women Bauhauslers had to fight for recognition. A new book recounts the achievements and talents of 45 Bauhaus women.
Inside Nani Marquina's Spanish Vacation House
Situated on the Costa Brava coastline, the 3,200-square-foot dwelling was carefully renovated to preserve its historic look while blending in contemporary touches.
In an Industry First, Duvaltex’s New Collection Uses a Biodegradable Polyester Material
Duvaltex’s Clean Impact Textiles uses the industry’s first recycled, biodegradable polyester, meaning its fibers can break down in landfills and wastewater.
How Randy Rubin, the Very Definition of an Entrepreneur, Has Helped Break New Ground in Textiles
The Crypton cofounder discusses her company's technical breakthroughs, U.S. manufacturing, sustainability credentials, collaborations with designers, and more.
Frank Lloyd Wright–Designed Textiles Go On View at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
The textiles and wallpapers featured in Frank Lloyd Wright Textiles: The Taliesin Line, 1955–60 were based on Wright’s architectural vocabulary and inspired by specific buildings.
Humanscale’s New Four-Way Stretch Fabric Is Living Product Challenge–Compliant
Made with a satin base weave, the Fourtis textile features a two-color construction and a black warp that works best for an earthy palette.
Sarah Wertzberger Melds Handweaving, Industrial Processes, and Painting in Her Textiles
A Rhode Island School of Design MFA graduate, Wertzberger relocated to Portland, Oregon for a job at Nike but subsequently started her own studio.
GAME CHANGERS: By Collaborating with Artists, Njusja de Gier Is Driving Innovation and Design at Kvadrat
Thanks to de Gier, Kvadrat's SVP of branding and communication, the manufacturer has quietly assumed the role of global cultural powerhouse.
