Textile fairs are a key source of inspiration for our designers who reinterpret global trends to suit our lifestyle, design preferences, and the practical needs of our market. In January, the Design Directors of Mokum and James Dunlop attended Heimtextil, an annual trade fair held in Frankfurt, G...

Alongside increasing demand for high performance upholstery fabrics that can withstand the usage and requirements for both residential and commercial interiors, is the desire for high-performance fabrics with a soft feel and stylish aesthetic. We take a look at ten of our favourite high performan...

Dating back to c.1310 AD and rising from disrepute to find favour with Napoléon Bonaparte, Queen Victoria, and even Coco Chanel, stripes are the ultimate perennial. Originally worn by the outcasts of society, stripes were regarded as low-class and a symbol of shame. However, as society grew tired...

When forecasting 2022’s macrotrends we spoke of evolution; the idea of a constant but relatively slow coming and going in the popularity of styles across society. The same is true of our 2023 predictions, each of which is a progression of our key trends from recent years. Throughout history human...

A shared venture between 12 interior design companies, 159Design opened in Auckland’s Grey Lynn in 2021 and in late 2022 it was time to dress up and celebrate the city's newest interior design destination.

Along our journey to creating a more sustainable future, our studios are working to incorporate innovative textiles into our product offering. The technical advancement of recycled yarn production has led to textiles which are not only more environmentally friendly, but emulate the soft handle of...

Colour and pattern are central to Indian culture and while this is visible in many expressions of design, it is particularly prominent in textile production. The invaluable combination of centuries of artisan knowledge and a continued investment in new technologies enables textile mills across In...

The resurgence of mid-century modern and our current 1970s nostalgia has encouraged contemporary furniture designers to take inspiration from the curvaceous lines of masters like Pierre Paulin, Jean Royere, and Giancarlo Piretti. In this article we take a closer look at curved pieces from the pas...