TEXTILE TALKS AUCKLAND: A MASTERCLASS IN FURNITURE & FABRICS
February 25, 2026 | By The Textile Company | News
Photography: @radlab_
In February, The Textile Company collaborated with three distinguished New Zealand furniture companies for an inspiring morning of industry learning in Auckland. This unique masterclass brought together David Shaw, Kovacs, Montreux Furniture and The Textile Company at 159 Design Centre, celebrating the artistry of New Zealand’s family-led legacy businesses and their shared commitment to exceptional craftsmanship.
The event showcased The Textile Company’s stunning Private Label collection – a carefully curated range of fabrics developed with European mills specifically for the New Zealand aesthetic. This collaboration between four industry leaders offered designers and specifiers an invaluable opportunity to explore the intersection of furniture design and textile selection.
The morning began with guided tours through all four showrooms, allowing attendees to experience each company’s unique approach to design and craftsmanship. The educational component focused on practical skills designers need to deliver exceptional results: selecting the perfect fabric for specific furniture pieces, understanding critical client questions for fit-for-purpose outcomes, and embracing sustainable design practices.
Jessica Fitzgibbon, The Textile Company’s Brand & Creative Director, led discussions on how customisation can elevate projects, sharing compelling case studies with local designers that demonstrated real-world applications. The session concluded with a light lunch and exclusive textile trend insights from Paris Déco Off, connecting global directions with local application for 2026 projects. This collaborative format strengthened connections within New Zealand’s design community while providing access to four teams of industry experts for ongoing project support.
PRODUCT ENQUIRY
1/5
55 NORTH
by Luchetti Krelle
“Step into the 55 North project at Manly Pacific, where Luchetti Krelle has created a cocktail lounge that effortlessly blends elegance with the laid-back charm of its beachside setting. Fabricut’s Modern Aztec-Raven fabric, sourced from India, brings a vibrant yet subtle flair to the scatter cushions, with bold patterns and spiced tonal accents that invigorate the space while maintaining a focus on comfort.”
2/5
EAST TOOWOOMBA 2
by Ivy + Piper
“We sourced the Fabricut Bazaar fabric in blue for use as a custom made ottoman in our family friendly living room at our East Toowoomba 2 project. We find patterns in family zones are very forgiving for clients with little ones and all of the associated wear and tear! This room needed a vibrant fabric that was going to anchor the other patterned fabrics utilised in this layered room instead of competing with them… The paisley did just that! The trim was a fun addition that gave the ottoman some formality and structure and kept the multicoloured space looking refined.”
3/5
CUCINA PORTO
by Tom Mark Henry
4/5
WAYNE GILLESPIE TOWNHOUSE
by Brownlow Interior Design
“Crafted by acclaimed Melbourne Architect Wayne Gillespie, this town house nestled in Armadale’s verdant embrace showcases Gillespie’s hallmark: spacious layouts and strategic illumination with natural light.”
5/5
WOOLLY BAY HOTEL
by Luchetti Krelle
“When reimagining the iconic Woolly Bay Hotel, Woolloomooloo, Luchetti Krelle took cues from the hotel’s waterfront location and the Med, with blue mosaic tiles, terrazzo and a pebble-grey paint job.”
