February was a blast! We reported on the latest industry news, interviewed some amazing industry leaders, kept the auto trim community abreast of the hottest sales and promotions, and unveiled some awesome resources. Here’s a look back at February 2015. … [Read more...] about Monthly Wrap Up: February 2015
Car Interior
Check Out this Alcantara Wrapped Helmet
From air vents to car engines, we’ve seen auto trimmers upholster a lot of strange things. And while they’re usually over the top and sometimes even impractical, they’re also really cool and super challenging to pull off. Case in point: This Alcantara-clad helmet by aspiring professional trimmer Jyrki Raulo of Helsinki, Finland. … [Read more...] about Check Out this Alcantara Wrapped Helmet
Why are OEMs Tapping Fashion Designers?
If you’re a regular follower of The Hog Ring, then you’re already familiar with many of the impressive (and sometimes ridiculous) ways automakers and fashion designers have influenced one another and even collaborated to design car interiors. From Bugatti launching its very own clothing line to Chrysler commissioning fashion designer John Varvatos to trim its 300, we’ve … [Read more...] about Why are OEMs Tapping Fashion Designers?
Custom Jeep Wrangler Interiors by Alea
Jeep fans will be happy to learn that Alea Leather, the auto upholstery industry’s leading manufacturer of premium leather seat covers, just launched a design studio dedicated solely to the 2015 Wrangler. … [Read more...] about Custom Jeep Wrangler Interiors by Alea
10 Tips to Take Trimming to the Next Level
Over the last couple of years, trimmers have begun reaching out to me with questions on how to improve the quality of their work. While I’m happy to help, I don’t always have the time to answer right away or provide them with a thorough response. Therefore, I’ve decided to write an article for The Hog Ring sharing 10 tips on how to take your work to the next level. … [Read more...] about 10 Tips to Take Trimming to the Next Level
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