Home Textiles Today - April 14, 2003

The Fashion Institute of Technology held its seventh annual Scholarship Awards breakfast at the Waldorf Astoria to support the school's Home Products Development program. In addition to honoring student achievers, FIT also lauded several industry figures. Bill Kilbride, Mohawk Home, received the Industry Leader of the Year award, which was presented by Barbara Smith, television host, restaurat...

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