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Scott Kravet is referred to as the Indiana Jones of the Fabric World. As the Executive Creative Director of Kravet Fabrics, it is his job to travel the world and find the best textile to make the dreams of others come true. Today he joins the show to talk about his family business and passion for fabrics, what he puts in his own personal house, fabric care, and trends in the fabric world.What You’ll Hear on This Episode:Trials and Triumphs including roofs, roses, rugs, benches and baby proofing.How Scott and his team travel all over the world to source out the best textiles.The wide array of textiles Scott works within the material, design and time period.The different lines that are in the Kravet line, and how the designer collaborations came to be.The family story of their passion for fabrics and the vision for generations to come.Scott’s role of overseeing a team of 45 people at Kravet.How Scott feels about digital printing, the pros, and the cons, and how it has improved over the years.A glimpse into the process of knowing how the colors will react to get the effect you want.A better understanding of getting what you pay for in fabric.The artwork, textiles, fabrics, and colors Scott uses in his own personal home.The digital catalog system Scott works with to keep track of hundreds of designs in their projects.Where Kravet’s mills are all over the world.Important insider information about rub tests and a performance finish.What things we should look for in fabric, including the option of slipcovers.What styles and colors Scott sees trending in the fabric world, and which are fading out.The elements of scale, color, and motif when working with antique fabric.

Scott Kravet is referred to as the Indiana Jones of the Fabric World. As the Executive Creative Director of Kravet Fabrics, it is his job to travel the world and find the best textile to make the dreams of others come true. Today he joins the show to talk about his family business and passion for fabrics, what he puts in his own personal house, fabric care, and trends in the fabric world.What You’ll Hear on This Episode:Trials and Triumphs including roofs, roses, rugs, benches and baby proofing.How Scott and his team travel all over the world to source out the best textiles.The wide array of textiles Scott works within the material, design and time period.The different lines that are in the Kravet line, and how the designer collaborations came to be.The family story of their passion for fabrics and the vision for generations to come.Scott’s role of overseeing a team of 45 people at Kravet.How Scott feels about digital printing, the pros, and the cons, and how it has improved over the years.A glimpse into the process of knowing how the colors will react to get the effect you want.A better understanding of getting what you pay for in fabric.The artwork, textiles, fabrics, and colors Scott uses in his own personal home.The digital catalog system Scott works with to keep track of hundreds of designs in their projects.Where Kravet’s mills are all over the world.Important insider information about rub tests and a performance finish.What things we should look for in fabric, including the option of slipcovers.What styles and colors Scott sees trending in the fabric world, and which are fading out.The elements of scale, color, and motif when working with antique fabric.

Ep. 81: fabric expert Scott Kravet

This is a celebratory episode dear loyal listeners! This is our 100th podcast episode and it’s time to celebrate! It’s certainly a very optimistic number as the podcast prognosis goes:  If you make it to the 7th episode, you can make it to the 45th … and if you make it to the 100th you’ll make it for a while! Our guest for this landmark episode is Scott Kravet, the great grandson of Samuel Kravet, the founder of Kravet Inc.  Kravet Inc. will be celebrating its centennial anniversary in 2018. Another 100th reason to celebrate! Kravet Inc. was established in 1918 by Samuel Kravet, and it has grown to be  the industry leader in the home furnishings industry -- fabrics, furniture, carpets, drapery, trimmings, wall coverings, and others. The family’s commitment to innovation has helped the company transform from a small fabric house to a global leader, representing brands and designers from all over the world. Kravet Inc. owns Kravet, Lee Jofa, Groundworks and GP &amp; J Baker, all high-end fabric houses that specialize in style, luxury and exceptional design. Scott Kravet, part of the company’s 4th generation, is the Creative Director and Head of Product Development. Having a near encyclopedic knowledge of fabrics, he oversees all aspects of product development for Kravet and its brands. He is an alumnus of Emory University and the Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science. Scott manages creative teams in 5 design studios in New York and worldwide. He travels the globe sourcing products from the finest craftsmen and best mills.   I’m deeply grateful to Kravet Inc. for continuing to sponsor our podcast (since 2015) which by now is followed by professional  groups consisting of over 70,000 and growing! At the minimum, Window Works  get contacted by 5 interior designers daily and they all mention the Well-Designed Business podcast as the source and resource. Thank you, Kravet Inc.!! Show Notes  Kravet products are for trade-only. All products are available to interior designers only to protect their interests Retail sales are for interior designers only Kravet designs remain cherished and fashionable for a long time Kravet Showrooms are updated with the latest featured designs regularly The “for trade only” policy does not seem to be an issue All lamps, trays, pillow, textiles, all neatly laid out corporate products on exhibit   Honor and respect what your family has accomplished as  a personal, professional, and corporate policy It’s not enough to create beautiful anything; you must package and market it smartly. Reinventing the business Reaching out to the influencers Watch out for the Kravet Centennial where they will be honoring all the people who have helped them all these years. Check out Episodes 10, 59, 17, 34, and 74 where designers talked about their experience in working with Kravet. Kravet has a culture that supports creativity, collaboration, kindness, and respect to your clients and vendors An archive of over 30,000 textile collections is currently on exhibit; check out with ASID for the details.  The rest of the show notes are in our resource center: Window Works.

This is a celebratory episode dear loyal listeners! This is our 100th podcast episode and it’s time to celebrate! It’s certainly a very optimistic number as the podcast prognosis goes:  If you make it to the 7th episode, you can make it to the 45th … and if you make it to the 100th you’ll make it for a while! Our guest for this landmark episode is Scott Kravet, the great grandson of Samuel Kravet, the founder of Kravet Inc.  Kravet Inc. will be celebrating its centennial anniversary in 2018. Another 100th reason to celebrate! Kravet Inc. was established in 1918 by Samuel Kravet, and it has grown to be  the industry leader in the home furnishings industry -- fabrics, furniture, carpets, drapery, trimmings, wall coverings, and others. The family’s commitment to innovation has helped the company transform from a small fabric house to a global leader, representing brands and designers from all over the world. Kravet Inc. owns Kravet, Lee Jofa, Groundworks and GP &amp; J Baker, all high-end fabric houses that specialize in style, luxury and exceptional design. Scott Kravet, part of the company’s 4th generation, is the Creative Director and Head of Product Development. Having a near encyclopedic knowledge of fabrics, he oversees all aspects of product development for Kravet and its brands. He is an alumnus of Emory University and the Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science. Scott manages creative teams in 5 design studios in New York and worldwide. He travels the globe sourcing products from the finest craftsmen and best mills.   I’m deeply grateful to Kravet Inc. for continuing to sponsor our podcast (since 2015) which by now is followed by professional  groups consisting of over 70,000 and growing! At the minimum, Window Works  get contacted by 5 interior designers daily and they all mention the Well-Designed Business podcast as the source and resource. Thank you, Kravet Inc.!! Show Notes <ul> <li>Kravet products are for trade-only.</li> <li>All products are available to interior designers only to protect their interests</li> <li>Retail sales are for interior designers only</li> <li>Kravet designs remain cherished and fashionable for a long time</li> <li>Kravet Showrooms are updated with the latest featured designs regularly</li> <li>The “for trade only” policy does not seem to be an issue</li> <li>All lamps, trays, pillow, textiles, all neatly laid out corporate products on exhibit  </li> <li>Honor and respect what your family has accomplished as  a personal, professional, and corporate policy</li> <li>It’s not enough to create beautiful anything; you must package and market it smartly.</li> <li>Reinventing the business</li> <li>Reaching out to the influencers</li> <li>Watch out for the Kravet Centennial where they will be honoring all the people who have helped them all these years.</li> <li>Check out Episodes 10, 59, 17, 34, and 74 where designers talked about their experience in working with Kravet. Kravet has a culture that supports creativity, collaboration, kindness, and respect to your clients and vendors</li> <li>An archive of over 30,000 textile collections is currently on exhibit; check out with ASID for the details.</li> </ul> The rest of the show notes are in our resource center: <a href="http://windowworks-nj.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Window Works.</a>

100: Scott Kravet - Celebrating our 100th Episode!