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The article discusses interior designer Anthony Baratta's new Chelsea (N. Y.) apartment. Designed with partner William Diamond, the apartment tones down Baratta's signature bright colors and neo-classical and Victorian flourishes. Upholstered in tweeds, camelhair and rich, subdued colors, the apartment's subtler look is meant to be a contrast to the business of the Manhattan skyline outside its windows.

Explores interior designer Samuel Botero's favorite sources of antiques and furnishings in SoHo, New York City. Indian fabrics designed and made by John and Kinnari Panikar; Bronze furniture and fixtures made by artist Joan Sherman; Modern furnishings from Todd Merrill; Italian furniture from Poltrona Frau.

Provides information on several art exhibitions at various museums and libraries in New York from September 2005 to January 2005. Items to be exhibited at "Matisse: The Fabric of Dreams, His Art and His Textiles" at Metropolitan Museum; Examples of urban rails-to-trails scheme included in "The High Line" at the Museum of Modern Art; Artists whose works are on display in "Remote Viewing: Invented Worlds in Recent Painting and Drawing" at the Whitney Museum of American Art.

Details the preparation for the art installation The Gates: Central Park, New York 1979-2005 in New York City. Production of the steel base by C.C. Lewis Co.; Length of fabric manufactured by the J. Schilgen Co.; Description of the vinyl used to make the gates.

Focuses on the fashion of fabric by conceptual couturiers in New York, New York. Use of fashion as a metaphor; Interpretation between art and fashion; Demand for seasonal variety. INSET: Bringing Out the Bustiers..

Features several textile fabrics in New York as of September 2001. Color and texture of the textiles; Focus on sheer fabrics; Introduction of subtle metallic.

Reviews the exhibition "Extreme Textiles: Designing for High Performance" at the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum in New York City through October 30, 2005.

Focuses on the installation of the fabric gates at the Central Park in New York City. Use of the vinyl frames; Area of the park; Aims of the architects to create an idealized landscape and to promote social values.

The article presents a company profile of Beckenstein Men's Fabrics. The article explains that in May of 2004 the company decided to move its retail store from Orchard Street in Lower Manhattan, New York City, which it operated at since the 1900s, to 257 West 39th Street, which is the center of the city's garment district. The location move proved to be a huge success, and may have saved the family owned fabric retailer. The retailer is run by Neal Boyarsky and his son Jonathan. INSET: Hats Off.

The article features spring collections of men's clothing on display at The Collective trade show held in New York in July 2006. Swiss Army Victorinox kept its cool with technical fabrics, such as a waterproof sailing jacket and water-repellent travel pants in nautical colors. Outerwear makers' new favorite was the four-pocket safari coat hybrid, like Barbour and Schneiders Salzburg. Trafalgar was looking at belts with a wider width and new colors, including cream.

The article focuses on the textile trade shows that was held in New York in January 2006. The fabrics showcased by Samil Spinning, Huafang and Mozartex at Innovation Asia, the Tencel-sponsored textile show that was held from January 24-26, are described. Companies that participated in the Turkish Fashion Fabric Exhibition on January 17 and 18 include Akin Tekstil, Altinyildiz and Soktas.

After six years in development, New York City-based MechoShade Systems Inc., has launched the EcoVeil solar shade cloth, created with assistance from the sustainable-product development firm MBDC. Incorporating a new material constructed with a thermoplastic olefin-based yarn called EarthTex, EcoVeil can be recycled into new shade cloth as well as other EarthTex-based products, a process made easier once MechoShade implements a planned "take back" program for the shades. EcoVeil's coating, is essentially the same polymer as the core yam, which allows it to be melted down, reprocessed, and made into new product. Traditionally, solar shade cloths are hybrids of a PVC jacket and fiberglass or polyester core yams, which are combined into an unusable "muddy hybrid" that cannot be separated for reuse.

The article features antique textiles and costumes at the Cora Ginsburg gallery of antique textiles in New York. Pieces in the gallery include a 16th-century embroidery, Art Déco designs in rayon from the 1930s, the Les Althéas bold flower print in red, blue and pink, a yellow mull Regency dress, and an 1880s Russian court gown by Worth.

The article provides information on the condominium bought by Craig and Randy Rubin, the husband and wife co-principals of Crypton Super Fabrics, in New York City. The condo serves as a second residence when the Rubins are away from their home. It also acts as a show room for customers as well as temporary housing when one of Crypton's 62 employees is in town on business. The couple chose designer Ghishine Viñas because she understood they wanted to use fabric in as many ways as possible.

Presents several luggages in New York. Product price; Type of fabric used; Manufacturer.

Focuses on the impact of textiles on home furnishing and fashion in New York. Description of the fabrics; Designs of the European collection; Organization of the fabrics by motifs and style.

Giulietta, which had its debut in a whitewashed loft during New York Fashion Week, is helmed by Sofia Sizzi (above, center), a Florentine-born Manhattanite who is driven by a love for lavish Italian fabrics. ''Is that really double-knit?'' one observer whispered of a black wool suit consisting of skinny flared trousers, a hip-length narrow-lapeled jacket and a long fitted vest that could serve as a minidress to nouveau Twiggys. The 24-look collection includes a black wool sateen dress accented with a Peter Pan collar, a handmade lace widow skirt and a saffron printed pantsuit based on Sizzi's sketch of a Baroque cathedral ceiling. The shoes - velvet, satin and felt wedges and heels (all vegan, to match the 33-year-old's lifestyle) in salmon, saffron and cardinal red - attest to what Sizzi learned while working as an accessories designer at Gucci, Calvin Klein and Donna Karan. Clever '60s proportions and mod collaborations with the milliner Patricia Underwood and the jeweler Thomas Bliven add a bit of nonecclesiastical zing. From $435 at Barneys New York. This is a more complete version of the story than the one that appeared in print. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

The article talks about the decision of design store Moss in New York City to ask architect and designer Patricia Urquiola to refit 3,000 square feet as an in-store shop for the furniture and fabric brands. The store asked Urquiola to refit just in time for the International Contemporary Furniture Fair.

The article features the Fisher Heritage textiles at Laura Fisher Quilts located at the Hayes Warehouse in Manhattan, New York City. Fisher Heritage is an in-depth collection of period Americana and textiles. The store also features new line of hand-hooked geometric rugs, braided rugs, handwoven blankets and Navajo weaving.

The article presents an interview with Jennifer Foley, shop clerk at ABC Carpet & Home in New York. When asked on the best seller fabrics during the holiday, she said that it was the limited edition of Lucia carpet collection. She gave ways on caring for sheets such as machine washing with the use of mild detergents and the use of very low heat for drying and pressing. She commented that cashmere blanket were warmer than feather bed.

Features rugs sold at Boccara in New York City. Production of the rugs and carpets based on French handmade tradition; Translation of paintings into the rugs.

Presents the Kandeli fabric collection of designer Robert Kime at John Rosselli in New York City. Design of the fabrics; Fabric features; Contact information of John Rosselli.

Presents the silks from Clarence House in New York City. Colors of the fabrics; Fabric design; Contact information of the firm.

Mentions an exhibit of textiles made to withstand extreme conditions, including those inside the body, polyester tubing to replace blood vessels. When the exhibit at Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum in New York City, New York, will end.

Reports on the launch of the Metro Collection of fabrics from the designer Juan Montoya in New York City. Availability of the fabrics at Bengal House; Production of the fabrics by ALB International; Fabric features.

Offers a discussion about shopping for bed linen. Story of a millionaire who spent one of his final hours alive buying sheets for his bed before being murdered; Linens that can be found at Takashimaya, a bedding boutique; Sheets by Sferra; Sheets available at Archipelago in New York; Price of luxury bed linens; Sheets by Anichini.

Features the collections of hand-printed fabrics from A.M. Collections in New York City.

Features the Vervain collection of fabrics available at S. Harris/Fabricut store in New York City.

Presents the rugs from Martin Patrick Evan in New York City. Establishment of a showroom by the firm; Design of the rugs; Use of different fabrics for the rugs.

Focuses on the fabrics offered at Flying Fig in New York City. Use of owner Tito Metge's original designs for women's shawls, wraps and home accessories; Contact information.

Features the Fleures Océanes textile design shown at Donghia in New York City. Concept of the design; Contact information.

Features the Quadrille textile showroom in New York City. Type of textiles featured; Contact information.

Features various suede bags available in New York City stores as of October 13, 2003. Color; Design; Manufacturer; Price.

The article announces the exhibition Marimekko: Fabrics, Fashion, Architecture to be held at the Bard Graduate Center in New York which features the streamlined unisex apparel of the Finnish Marimekko textile-clothing company. In the 1960s, Marimekko entered the lifestyle and architecture arenas, first proposing a utopian community, then a prefabricated sauna. The exhibition offers three sections presenting more than 150 examples of fabric, clothing, architecture and accessories.

Asks 'New Yorker' magazine to recommend a service provider in New York City that can conserve an old needle-point stamper. Textile Conservation Workshop; Textile Conservation Laboratory of the Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine.

Presents an update on events in the design field as of May 2003. Highlights of the annual Fabric Fair at the Design Center of the Americas; Award given by the School of Visual Arts and the National Arts Club to Lovejoy Duryea, chair of the New York school's interior department.

Features several scarves in New york. Description and colors; Types of fabrics used; Name of designers and manufacturers.

Presents updates related to fashion in New York City as of February 26, 2001. Popularity of the sarong-style over jeans; Fad of skull-printed fabrics; Stores being renovated by Robin Kramer.