Vicente Aznar, 78
VALENCIA, SP — Vicente Aznar, President of Aznar Textles, passed away on April 15 at the age of 78, Aznar the Company was created in 1881, with more than 142 years in the market and manufacturer of decoration fabrics. Sent. Vicente joined… Read more.April 25, 2023
Henry Striem Lewin, 1939-2023, Built the Largest Home Furnishings Business in Central America
PANAMA CITY—Henry Striem Lewin, the well-known fabric buyer and sole owner of La Importadora Selecta here has passed away at the age of 83. Since he was 24 years old, Striem was a partner and then owner of Grupo Importadora Selecta for nearly… Read more.March 31, 2023
Jerry Newman, 91
NEW YORK—Jerry Newman, Textile Sales Agent to the world, has passed away at 91. He was an Icon and great mentor and friend to those he worked with in the Home Furnishings Trade. Always positive with a great sense of humor and a person you… Read more.February 24, 2023
Lasek Leaves Textiles for Mirror Business
COMMERCE, CA — Stefan Lasek has been named vice president, sales for Mirror Image Hospitality. His previous post was vice president, contract for Scalamandre and prior to that, he was national sales manager for JF Fabrics. Mirror Image is… Read more.January 18, 2022
Aaron Feuerstein, 95
BROOKLINE, MA— Aaron Feuerstein, 95, succumbed to injuries from an October 25 fall and passed away December 2. Read more.November 8, 2021
Veteran European Agent Antonis Stamatoulakis Sizes Up Proposte: Lots of Action, Positive Energy
COMO—The recently concluded Proposte saw lots of action and positive energy from the 2,700 attendees and 60 exhibitors according to Antonis Stamatoulakis, European agent. “There was positive energy at this show and I observed lots of optimism,”… Read more.September 13, 2021
At Proposte: Home Fabrics Rebound Says Davide Maspero, Brochier Sales Manager
COMO--- High-end producer Brochier is primarily an apparel fabrics producer has an important division for home fabrics and works with the world's best editors. Both segments are down, but home has rebounded better than apparel, according to… Read more.September 10, 2021
