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The Echo Design Group Signs Licensing Agreement with Kravet

Echo to collaborate with Kravet on a complete line of printed fabrics, woven fabrics, and trimmings for Fall 2001

(New York- January 2001) The Echo Design Group has signed an exclusive licensing agreement for printed fabrics, woven fabrics, and trimmings with Kravet Fabrics Inc. The collection will debut for Fall 2001 with over 200 sku's in various fabrics and trimmings.

As part of the new agreement, The Echo Design Group will lend their trademark name and design philosophy to the Kravet Design Team for the new collection, which will fall under the "kravetdesign" brand. Kravet, the premier decorative textile distributor with over 82 years of experience, is known for an extensive range of decorative fabrics and furnishings. The privately held family business travels the world searching for the most unique and original designs for their fabrics ranging from traditional to contemporary.

"Kravet is a remarkable company, with a long, distinguished history. We are thrilled to be partnering with such a wonderful ally," says Steven Roberts, Co-President of The Echo Design Group. "This is an important step for The Echo Design Group as we continue to develop and expand as a leader in the world of home design."

The Echo Design Group is a leader in the design, marketing and distribution of fashion accessories and home design. The Echo Design Group licenses a complete line of wallcoverings, rugs, throws, decorative pillows, bed and bath products, and paper goods with leading companies such as FSC Wallcoverings, Revman Industries, Kravet, Trade Am, and C.R. Gibson.

Additionally, the Echo brand encompasses women's scarves, wraps, gloves, and hats, as well as cold weather and rainwear collections. The Echo Design Group also holds the licenses for specialized fashion accessories for Polo, Ralph Lauren, Lauren, Laura Ashley, Save the Children, The Smithsonian Institution, and The Museum of Natural History. The Echo Design Group also creates customized products for many of the country's leading museums, corporations and retailers.

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For more information, please contact:

The Echo Design Group

Veronika Ullmer, Loving + Company, 212.213.3504