TEXTILE TALKS WELLINGTON: A MASTERCLASS IN FURNITURE & FABRICS
April 28, 2026 | By The Textile Company | News
On Wednesday 22 April, The Textile Company reunited with its New Zealand furniture partners for another Textile Talks masterclass – this time at the beautiful Wellington Design Library. Even as heavy rain placed the city in a state of emergency, the Wellington design community showed up in force, making the morning all the more special. The event brought together four New Zealand-owned, family-led legacy businesses – David Shaw, Kovacs, Montreux Furniture and The Textile Company – united by a shared commitment to craft, quality and exceptional design.
Attendees were guided through tours of all four spaces within the Wellington Design Library, experiencing each company’s distinct approach to furniture and material excellence. The educational component focused on the practical skills designers need most: selecting the right fabric for a specific furniture piece, asking the right questions of clients for fit-for-purpose outcomes, embracing sustainable design practices and understanding how customisation can truly elevate a project.
Jessica Fitzgibbon, The Textile Company’s Brand & Creative Director, led an engaging discussion on textile trends – drawing on fresh insights from Paris Déco Off to connect global directions with local application for 2026 projects. The session concluded with a light lunch, giving attendees the chance to connect with the four teams of industry experts and continue conversations about their upcoming projects.
Thank you to everyone who braved the weather to join us, and to the Wellington Design Library for providing such a wonderful space for the day. For those who missed out – Design Day is just around the corner, and we look forward to seeing you there.
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.”
