Carlex Design – the Polish automotive design studio that brought us the steampunk Mini Countryman and hardwood Scania 164L 580 – recently published photos of its upholstery workshop. If you thought the company's cars were a dream, wait until you get a load of its garage! … [Read more...] about Check Out Carlex Design’s Garage
Shop Profiles
New Upholstery Shop Opens in Newton, IL
Congrats to Bob and Rana Bagliere, who recently opened All Stitch Upholstery and Embroidery in Newton, Illinois. The couple has 28 years of experience in the business – trimming everything from cars to boats, and even rockstar tour busses. … [Read more...] about New Upholstery Shop Opens in Newton, IL
El Gato Auto Upholstery to Close Shop
After 41 years in business, El Gato Auto Upholstery in Campbell, CA is preparing to close its doors for the last time. Louie Hernandez, the shop’s owner and operator, plans to retire at the end of this month – leaving behind a lifetime’s work. … [Read more...] about El Gato Auto Upholstery to Close Shop
Shop Profile: Edge Automotive Interiors
Anyone who thinks that auto upholstery is a dying trade needs to check out Edge Automotive Interiors and meet the 26-year-old trimmer behind it, Stephen Palmer. He's only been in the trade four four years, but his work is that of a seasoned pro. With expert craftsmanship, cutting-edge designs and an impeccable attention to detail, Stephen is quickly making a name for himself … [Read more...] about Shop Profile: Edge Automotive Interiors
Trim Shop Houses $20m Art Collection
Quick, someone call American Pickers! The Wall Street Journal reports that AutoMat Auto Interiors & Tops of Long Island, New York is housing a multi-million dollar art collection of Man Ray – "a pioneering photographer and Jazz Age colleague of Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dalí". … [Read more...] about Trim Shop Houses $20m Art Collection
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