ISSUE 9 Editor Lucy Upward Executive Editor Ben Evans Senior Editor Malin Lonnberg Assistant Editor Rachel Meek Contributing Editors Jane Audas, Denna Jones, Corinne Julius, Katie Loux, Elisabeth Parker, Ros Weaver Design & Production Radostina Dobreva, Kanittha Mairaing Sales & Marketing Director David Young Ad & Event Sales Raquel Diaz Downey, David Phillips Digital and Social Media Executive Elena Wyszynski Administration and Subscription Manager Tibor Feher COVER is published four times a year by: Hali Publications Limited 6 Sylvester Path London E8 1EN United Kingdom Company Registration No. 1391142 Contact Editorial: +44 (0)20 3727 4948 Ad Sales: +44 (0)20 3727 4945 Email: info@hali.com Web: www.cover-magazine.com Subscription rates UK Europe USA & Canada Rest of World 1 Year £33 £38/€43* £4 4 / $ 5 0* £4 9 2 Years £60 £71/€81* £82/$93* £88 3 Years £82 £99/€113* £121/$138* £126 *All cards will be charged in £ Sterling at the current exchange rate. Airmail rates available on request COVER Subscriptions Department 6 Sylvester Path London E8 1EN United Kingdom T: +44 (0)20 3727 4950 E: info@hali.com W: www.cover-magazine.com Printed in the United Kingdom © Worldwide Hali Publications Limited, London, 2021 ISSN print 2042-7069 ISSN online 2042-7077 ® Registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. This periodical is sold subject to the con­dition that it shall not be lent, hired out or other­wise disposed of by way of trade at a price in excess of the recom­mended subscription price, without the prior written permission of the publish­ers. Unsolicited materials While the publishers encourage the submission of unsolicited manuscripts, authors should retain a copy of such, as well as of the illus­trative material. COVER accepts no responsibility for the loss of, or damage to, any such material. Unless return is specifically requested, all unsol­icited mat­erials will be retained. The publishers reserve the right to edit all submitted material as they deem appropriate for publication. Worldwide copyright is held by the publishers, Hali Publica­tions Ltd. Reproduction of any text or illus­tra­tion, in whole or in part, is for EDITORIAL Connect and inspire The issue is full of new work that was on show at recent events. When you connect with people face-to-face you find inspiration, so it is great that the design calendar is back on track In June we will launch our first podcast, titled COVER Conversations (details to be announced). In the inaugural episode I talk to Simon Goff of London rug brand Floor Story and business sustainability consultant Sally Burtt-Jones of 11 TwentyTwo Ltd about Floor Story’s recently released Impact Report. One of the main reasons I decided to record this conversation is because so many companies want to begin adopting better sustainable practices but are not clear on how to start the process. Goff has undertaken a full Impact Report, something that bigger companies are becoming increasingly obliged to do because of new legislation, but an idea that smaller companies may also find helpful. His approach is not only one of openness but also of finding shared solutions in which the rug community can work together. Listen to the podcast to find out more. This idea of people from different companies and different walks of life working together towards a common goal was also a prevalent theme at the recent Xtant textile event in Palma de Mallorca. On the Spanish island, a big group of textile creatives and enthusiasts gathered to appreciate heritage craft artworks and think together as a collective about how textile production can be achieved in a more ethical way. My review of the show gives some insight into the work that different people are doing across the globe in small communities. The idea I discussed in last issue’s editorial was the recent switch from globalism to—in the words of Mohamed Maktabi of Iwan Maktabi—‘the specificity of culture’. Within this concept heritage crafts are given more of a chance to survive. Another event that inspired much in the issue was Milan Design Week. This fair also celebrates international design talent with some amazing designs coming from ClassicCon’s Eileen Gray exhibition, cc-tapis’ numerous collaborations, and young design company Arisaa, as well as new work by Art & Loom, By Kamy, Mohebban, Tai Ping and Jaipur Rugs. The issue is full of the new work that was on show at recent events. When you connect with people face-to-face you find inspiration, so it is great that the yearly design calendar is back on track in 2023. We look forward to seeing people at the third edition of COVER Connect New York on 9–11 September, which is previewed in this issue. Lucy Upward, Editor