Textile Designers at the Cutting Edge by Bradley Quinn and published by Laurence King in February 2008 is a stunning showcase of a selection of textile designs from all over the world, presented in feature interviews with the world’s most visionary young designers. Chosen for their contributions to fashion textiles and interior fabrics, the designers describe their output and inspirations in their own words. A rich international mix of designers are placed into either ‘Body’ or ‘Space’ to reflect the area in which they are best known, however many are active in both.

This book examines the changing face of textile design, it charts the furthermost boundaries of what a textile can be. As recent developments in the field of textiles present new technical possibilities, their applications in fashion, architecture and interior design have redefined them as a uniquely multi-disciplinary field of innovation and research.

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Bradley Quinn is an author, journalist, and independent scholar with expertise in fashion, textiles, and design. His books include Techno Fashion, The Fashion of Architecture, Chinese Style, Scandinavian Style and Mid-Century Modern.

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Publication > 2010 Textile Futures