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Contemporary Fashion Education publishes classroom-tested books. The books fully diagrammed, step-by-step instructions present the designing, drafting, and fitting procedures used in industry to produce high-end, beautiful clothing. Minimal equipment is needed. Just a few simple drafting tools and a treadle sewing machine can be used to make the clothing.  

Textiil sells artisan fabrics and creates modern global decor including table linens and accent pillows from batik, ikat, lurik and sampin sourced in Indonesia. Southeast Asia is a wonderful place to see uniquely beautiful, traditional textiles being made and worn.

Founded in 1991, Quantum, Inc. has extensive experience providing quality, cost effective in-person interpretation services for persons of limited English proficiency (LEP) in over 150 languages to both the public and private sectors. With over 23 years of experience in the Language Services Industry, we have cultivated an extensive network of professional linguists that permits us the flexibility and capacity to handle requests across a diversity of settings with urgent turnaround times as required.

Formally trained as architects, Ambit’s partners individually specialize in interior design, lighting design, furniture design, design-build and visualizations.

Ambit also translates a background in historic renovation, restoration and custom-residential design into the larger scale of multi-family, commercial, and institutional work.

AKA balances the style and hospitality of an intimate hotel with the space and comfort of a fully furnished luxury apartment. Designed for extended-stay comfort and luxury, AKA serviced residences offer exceptional design and unparalleled business, entertainment and lifestyle services in desirable metropolitan locations.

AKA Rittenhouse Square, located at the corner of 18th & Walnut Street in the most desirable neighborhood of Philadelphia, is footsteps from theatre, cafes, shopping, and cultural landmarks.