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Johnny Keeton, President
Later, he began traveling overseas-first to South and Central America and by the end of
the 70's was in Taiwan-showing U.S. upholstery fabrics...before it was even possible to
ship to Taiwan. The past 20 years have seen Johnny Keeton Studios move to New
York, originally in 1980 and permanently in 1992. Johnny Keeton Studios has worked
with many of the top suppliers in our industry to promote their textile lines in the
export markets. A network of associated agents and loyal clients are part of the group
that have worked together over the years to keep fashion forward textile designs and
colors in front of their customers each season.
Now, living in New York City, working from his office and flat, the search for textile
treasures goes on. Key textile producers in the USA, UK, Turkey, Korea, China,
Taiwan, India, Pakistan.
the 70's was in Taiwan-showing U.S. upholstery fabrics...before it was even possible to
ship to Taiwan. The past 20 years have seen Johnny Keeton Studios move to New
York, originally in 1980 and permanently in 1992. Johnny Keeton Studios has worked
with many of the top suppliers in our industry to promote their textile lines in the
export markets. A network of associated agents and loyal clients are part of the group
that have worked together over the years to keep fashion forward textile designs and
colors in front of their customers each season.
Now, living in New York City, working from his office and flat, the search for textile
treasures goes on. Key textile producers in the USA, UK, Turkey, Korea, China,
Taiwan, India, Pakistan.
After graduation from Texas Tech in 1969, Johnny started a
financial investment firm that eventually evolved into a venture
capital company, based in Houston, Texas. In the Mid 70's,
Johnny's dad, J. Frank Keeton, the president of Keeton Industries,
asked him to go to work for the firm as manager of Keeton
Industries California branch in Burbank, California.
financial investment firm that eventually evolved into a venture
capital company, based in Houston, Texas. In the Mid 70's,
Johnny's dad, J. Frank Keeton, the president of Keeton Industries,
asked him to go to work for the firm as manager of Keeton
Industries California branch in Burbank, California.
Contact him: Johnny@JohnnyKeetonStudios.com
Alexis-jon Keeton
Alexis-jon is graduating from Hunter College in New York City and her plans run the
gammut...from moving to Europe, San Francisco, or other places in between. A professional
Swing Dance teacher, she also spends her time teaching, promoting events, and supporting this
new popular craze.
Her education, which included two stints in Latin America...one year in South America: Ecuador,
Peru and Bolivia, and another in Central America in Costa Rica have resulted in her speaking
Spanish Fluently.
Alexis has an exciting chapter in her life which started in January 2010. She took a dance
teaching position in Adelaide, Australia for 6 months. She loved Australia and after the 6 months
was over, she applied for a years visa and returned to live in Melbourne. She is so excited to be
in Australia and is learning and growing everyday. She still keeps in touch with key fabric clients
and is keeping the future open as to her career choice. She will always be a special part of JKS.
Her Website: www.AlexisJon.com
Alexis-jon Keeton is the key sales executive for the
company. Her travels have taken her from Boston to
Seattle...San Diego to Miami...promoting the lines we offer to
the US clientele from Ashley Wilde Group and Studio Design
Silks. She has fans all along her route!
company. Her travels have taken her from Boston to
Seattle...San Diego to Miami...promoting the lines we offer to
the US clientele from Ashley Wilde Group and Studio Design
Silks. She has fans all along her route!
Mariama Diarra
Currently pursuing a 2-year degree in Management of Firms
and Administration in the University of Orleans (France),
Mariama aims at working in international trade.
She is one of the two interns who designs this website.
Contact her : MariamaDiarra@ymail.com
Mariama Diarra is a French intern who has been
working at Johnny Keeton Studios since April 2009.
Enjoying travelling and discovering new cultures she
decided to realise her internship in a foreign country which
lead her to the USA.
working at Johnny Keeton Studios since April 2009.
Enjoying travelling and discovering new cultures she
decided to realise her internship in a foreign country which
lead her to the USA.
Laure Laprevotte
The company, at the time, had 5 warehouses around the US, and was one of the leading
jobbers of upholstery fabrics in the US. It was a big change from funding motion pictures,
land deals and oil ventures... to checking sample books in an upholstery shop in Bishop,
California. Slowly, the beauty of textiles began to appeal him and he was hooked.
jobbers of upholstery fabrics in the US. It was a big change from funding motion pictures,
land deals and oil ventures... to checking sample books in an upholstery shop in Bishop,
California. Slowly, the beauty of textiles began to appeal him and he was hooked.
Currently doing her first year in a two-year post-A-level
course in International Trade at Charles Péguy, one of the
best French business schools in Paris, Laure aims at working
in the fashion field especially in international marketing that’s
why she chose to realise her placement at Johnny Keeton
Studios in New York.
She is one of the two interns who designs this website.
Contact her: Laure.laprevotte@laposte.net
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