Mendel Goldberg, a Jewish immigrant from Poland, opened his shop in the late 1800s. Four generations later, it’s a go-to destination for top costume designers.
Category: Textiles
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A Hawaii Shop Turning Oahu’s Invasive Trees Into Surfboards
Plus: home décor from Ulla Johnson, a restaurant in a vintage airstream and more recommendations from T Magazine.
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Ancient Art or Fashion Forward? Both, Says a Top Batik Designer
Josephine Komara has redefined a cultural expression that was intricate and lovely but so locked in tradition it bordered on staid. “Tradition is the way we are,” she says. “Modern is the way we think.”
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Rahul Mishra and Luxury South Asian Wedding Wear
On July 3, the designer is making another appearance at Paris Haute Couture Week. South Asian wedding wear helps keep his business of “mindful luxury” thriving.
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Princess Leia’s Dress From the Original ‘Star Wars’ Is Up for Bids
A ceremonial gown worn by Carrie Fisher was believed to be destroyed after the production of “A New Hope,” but it was recently found in an attic and restored.
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Mastering the Art of Layering Rugs: a Step-by-Step Guide
Layering rugs is cheaper than buying a single large one, and cozier, too: “When you start layering rugs, it begins to feel like home.”
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A British Fabric Collection That Feels Straight Out of ‘Bridgerton’
Plus: a hotel in Portugal that highlights regional artisans, objects from an architectural duo and more recommendations from T Magazine.
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‘The Offbeat Sari’ Exhibit Opens at London’s Design Museum
“The Offbeat Sari” explores the influence and evolution of the traditional South Asian garment.
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Hip-Hop’s Next Takeover: Bisa Butler’s Quilts
Bisa Butler’s new show translates both photographs of Black figures and hip-hop lyrics into intricate textile art.
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A Painter and a Textile Artist Whose Legacies Meet in One Place
The town that gave its name to the Navajo weaving style associated with Melissa Cody’s work was also where Howardena Pindell grew up during Jim Crow.
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A Fashion Designer and a Writer on Unlikely Allegiances
In reading Raven Leilani’s novel, Ulla Johnson recognized a commonality in their respective crafts. Leilani did, too.
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A Filmmaker and a Fashion Designer Whose Artistry Comes From Curiosity
In watching Mira Nair on set, the textile maker Aneeth Arora learned how to handle creative pressures of her own.