Taxicab interiors are usually drab, dirty and dilapidated — especially in developing countries where there are fewer restrictions on vehicle maintenance. In Mumbai, India, however, a new initiative called "Taxi Fabric" is making strides in sprucing up the cabins of ordinary taxicabs with eye-catching designs. Best of all, auto upholsterers are one of the many beneficiaries. … [Read more...] about In India, Taxicab Interiors Get a Facelift
Designer Brand Upholstery
Photo: Lugz Bike Tank by Danny Gray
Danny Gray, who designs a lot of the seats you see on the custom motorcycles built by Orange County Choppers, handcrafted this one-off leather tank cover. The bike was commissioned by Lugz, which is why it looks like a work boot. … [Read more...] about Photo: Lugz Bike Tank by Danny Gray
Trimming Auto Interiors in Wood
With so much fiberglass and plastic in today's cars, it's easy to forget that interiors once featured intricate woodwork. In fact, it used to be that auto trimmers needed carpentry skills in order to build, fix or customize vehicle interiors. But as automakers sought to make their cars more affordable, wood styling either disappeared entirely or was replaced with stickers and … [Read more...] about Trimming Auto Interiors in Wood
Trimming Cars in Designer Fabrics
There’s a growing subculture among auto enthusiasts that could affect the types of materials your trim shop carries. Folks, who have expensive taste, are incorporating high-end designer fabrics in the their vehicles' interiors. Inspired by the look and feel of designer-brand handbags, these people are asking auto trim shops to upholster their cars in Gucci, Fendi, Burberry and … [Read more...] about Trimming Cars in Designer Fabrics
Gucci Designs LE Fiat 500
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OwhGlwIOR0 Speaking of Gucci interiors, Fiat and the Italian fashion powerhouse have teamed up create a limited-edition 500, which will debut at the Geneva Auto Show next month. … [Read more...] about Gucci Designs LE Fiat 500
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