News and Updates

Savanna is here!

Veena 18 November 2024

Our fabulous new outdoor/indoor collection Savanna has arrived and it’s looking amazing! 
Savanna started life as a written brief: To create a contemporary, high quality, multipurpose range of fabrics. One that's tough enough for outdoor use but with a look and feel of interior fabric. Inspiration-wise we were drawn to African artisan patterns; motifs from basketry and carving, and colours from natural adobe pigments. The collection includes 2 geometric designs, a stylish stripe, a textured plain and a zebra hide pattern. Available in 4 colourways, Linen, Adobe, Spice and Jungle.
Savanna is expertly woven in Belgium by a renown 4th generation family-owned mill. The yarn ticks all the boxes: an excellent lightfastness of 7, 30,000 Martindale rubs, washable, water repellant finish, anti-microbial and Oeko-tex certified. 

Savanna sampling is in our showrooms now and with our agents. Our Sales team look forward to introducing the collection to you in the coming days. Click HERE to see the collection page, or HERE to download the brochure.

Sydney... We are on the move!

13 October 2024

Some important news for our Sydney-based clients. We are on the move! Our Palmer St showroom is closed all week because we are relocating to Shop 4, 5 - 11 Boundary Street (MAP). Please note you can still contact Angelina, Louise and Katrina with any queries or sampling requests. 

I would like to add a heartfelt thank you to our Sydney team (and builder Graham!) for working so hard in the last few weeks. It's a huge job and so exciting to see things starting to fall in place. We look forward to seeing you at our new home next week!
Kindest regards, Carol

Introducing Extraordinary New Arte

Veena 10 October 2024

We’re welcoming Spring in style with five new collections from Arte, each highlighting their cutting-edge printing techniques and masterful use of natural materials. Pampas captures the essence of grasscloth textures, while Washed Linen and Brushed Suede showcase refined paint effects. Green House by Mooi stands out with bold, high-impact designs, and All Naturals celebrates true artisanal craftsmanship. Sample books are now available in our showrooms and with our agents.

We look forward to sharing these stunning collections with you.

Cosmic Kiss by Carlucci

9 September 2024

With taglines like ‘Anything is possible’ and ‘Kissed by curiosity’ Carlucci’s 2024 release Cosmic Kiss is bold, eclectic and opulent. The breadth of this collection is extraordinary: figured velvets, highly textured bouclés, intricate embroideries, large-scale prints and glamorous faux-silks all combine to create an inspiring feast of luxury fabrics and wallcoverings. Italian craftsmanship, innovation and modern elegance are to the fore. A design like Time Traveller epitomises this with its stunning fusion of velvet construction, geometric motifs, ombre colours and strié texture. Download the brochure HERE to see what we are talking about! 

Cosmic Kiss sampling is now in our showrooms and with our agents. Our Sales team look forward to introducing it to you.

Our Annual Sale is now on!

22 August 2024

Our Annual Sale is now on!  Don't miss this chance to shop some amazing items at discounted prices! On in our Auckland Showroom and online now!  
Once they're gone, they're gone.

The sale is exclusively available to Unique Account Holders August 22-23.  From Saturday 24th August we are open to the public.

See our terms and conditions here.

August at Unique

1 August 2024

Welcome to August at Unique - we have a super busy month ahead of us.

Our Account Managers are currently out and about showing the latest releases. With new Contract designs from Arte, Folklore from Andrew Martin, and three new collections from Houlès (Asara, Galons 2 and a new Moss Fringe range) there are a lot of inspiring new products to see.

With Spring just around the corner we have started prepping for the third edition of our annual Clearance Sale. Mark the dates in your calendar: 22 – 31 August! This is always a huge event for us, where we Spring clean the warehouse in preparation for the Spring/Summer collections. Although based in our Auckland showroom, this year we're making Sale items available to our Australian clients as well. Stay tuned for more info coming soon.

All the best for the coming month.

New Pricing - 01 July 2024

25 June 2024

From 1 July we're updating our pricing. To access the revised prices please log onto our Customer Login Service…
AU: https://www.uniquefabrics.com.au/account/

Our Indent brand prices will increase on average by 6%.

We have been able to keep our stock and Textilia prices the same or in some cases reduced due to increased use of sea freight. While it takes time to arrive there are benefits!

Be sure to check our online prices before quoting. Quotes made prior to 1 July will be honoured for two weeks.

We're Hiring - join our VIC branch

25 June 2024

We’re looking for an Account Manager to join our VIC team. Based in our Prahran showroom, you will also be out and about visiting our clients. We are looking for a person with proven sales experience, excellent time management skills and a focus on building great customer relationships. Ideally you’ll have experience in the interior design and/or textile industry. If you're interested please email your CV to Liz

New ranges from Houlès

13 June 2024

For the most comprehensive Moss Fringe selection check out their new range. From outdoor-ready fringes to divine silk and multicolour options: Houlés Moss fringes are luxuriously thick and beautifully made. Sample folders are in our showrooms now or see the range here...
https://www.uniquefabrics.com.au/products/categories/trimmings/houles-trim/moss-fringes/

They have also released the follow up to their classic Galons, Tapes and Braids collection. This second edition is a beautiful selection of 10 designs inspired by great cities and locations of the world. From Tokyo to Paris, each braid has its own distinctive design and colour palette. Hit this link to see more...
https://www.uniquefabrics.com.au/products/categories/trimmings/houles-trim/galons-braids-and-tapes-2/

We’re loving the pared-back simplicity of Houlès’ latest hardware release: Alium. With clean, contemporary lines, Alium is available in 4 finishes including a knocked-back brass and a matte charcoal. Sampling is in our showrooms now. See the collection here:
https://www.uniquefabrics.com.au/products/categories/hardware/houles-hardware/alium/

Finally, Houlès have updated their Nails collection, adding new sizes and finishes. See more here:
https://www.uniquefabrics.com.au/products/categories/hardware/houles-hardware/houles-nails/

Open Days Coming Up!

17 May 2024

Calling all RSVPs! We have Open Days coming up.

They’re a fantastic way to see all the Winter 24 releases before the sampling heads out with the Account Managers. With new releases from Ado, Arte, Etamine, Hodsoll McKenzie, Houlés, Travers, and Zimmer + Rohde there’s something for all design persuasions.


Sydney - Wednesday 22 May
Brisbane - Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 29 May

Unique Sale Selection

9 May 2024

10 of our Unique designs are now on sale at a very special price!

The following stock designs have 25% off the normal cut length price.
* Angeli
* Astral
* Aurora
* Boboli
* Brava Stripe
* Chilton
* Copenhagen
* Costa Stripe
* Elysia
* Fino

Call in or call your Account Manager for more info. 

These lists are subject to change as items are sold. Discounts apply until 05 July 2024.
Unique Account Holders contact your Account Manager for pricing. 

You're Invited to experience the exclusive Mooi x Arte exhibition!

3 April 2024

Something to look forward to if you're attending this year’s Salone del Mobile… Mooi and Arte have invited us to attend the launch of their latest collaboration 'Green House' at Salone del Mobile. And we’re thrilled to extend this invitation to our clients. 

To find out more about this event please hit the link below to register your interest. The Moooi and Arte collabs never fail to inspire with their extraordinary displays and of course their incredible designs. We can't wait to see what they have come up with this year.

Register here

Be the first to discover the Green House collection by Mooi Wallcovering.
Drawing inspiration from the harmony of ancient flowers and the creatures that inhabit them, these designs will elevate your surroundings, creating a narrative of eternal beauty.

WHEN
16 - 19 April 2024 from 13:00 - 20:00
20 April 2024 from 10:00 - 20:00
21 April 2024 from 10:00 - 17:00

WHERE
Salone dei Tessuti
Via San Gregorio 29
20124, Milan, Italy

We hope to see you in Milan!

Robert Petit back in Australia & New Zealand!

15 February 2024

We're kicking off our 2024 releases in style: In a few week's time we welcome Robert Petit back to Australia and New Zealand. He has a swag of gorgeous 2024 collections from Chivasso and JAB to introduce to us.

Dates:
Brisbane Monday 4 March
Sydney Tuesday 5 March
Melbourne Wednesday 6 March
Adelaide Thursday 7 March
Perth Friday 8 March

Invitations are on their way to you next week. Places are very limited so please contact your Unique Account Manager for more info

Our new WA agent, Tessuti + Moo

5 February 2024

Something for our WA clients… We are thrilled to have Tessuti + Moo as our new WA agent. Anita and her team have an incredible lineup of products and we’re looking forward to being part of it. We’d love you to call in and see our selection of fabrics, wallcoverings, leather and trims. And stay tuned for a fabulous upcoming event we are planning there - details coming soon!

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year

20 December 2023

Farewell to our Stephanie

Veena 18 December 2023

After 11 years we are saying farewell to Steph Millichip, who was instrumental in establishing our Queensland Branch.  We wish Steph all the very best for her next adventurous chapter.  It’s been a pleasure working with Steph and we can’t thank her enough for all her hard work and dedication.

 

Farewell, Best wishes and thank you to Anne Bailey

Veena 12 December 2023

Hi Everyone,

Anne Bailey Agencies has represented Unique Fabrics for more than 20 years in Western Australia.  Anne’s retirement is the end of an era for everyone in our industry and we will all miss her!

It’s been an absolute pleasure working with Anne as our agent and we can’t thank her enough for all her hard work and dedication.

Anne Bailey Agencies is closing this Friday 15 December. We wish her well for her next adventures!

UPCOMING UNIQUE EVENTS

Veena 29 November 2023

Come join the Prahran East Design Christmas Street Party - next Thursday 3pm to 6pm. The featured companies will be celebrating the year and presenting beautiful new products ready for 2024.

We look forward to seeing you there!

BRISBANE OPEN DAY

22 November 2023

On Wednesday 06th December in the Brisbane Show Room, we will be presenting new collections from Arte, Andrew Martin & Unique Fabrics.

It's also an opportunity to celebrate the year, and thank you for your support throughout 2023. So call in for some Christmas cheer - we'd love to see you!

Please email your RSVP to Margaret.

ANDREW MARTIN INTERIOR DESIGNER OF THE YEAR 2024

Carol 23 October 2023

Earlier today I received an email from Ross Mitchell (Head of International Relationships at Andrew Martin) with the news that they are now accepting submissions for the 2024 Andrew Martin Interior Designer of the Year award.

This award, and the associated publication, is a beautiful celebration of interior design from all corners of the globe. And we are always thrilled to see Australasian designers included as finalists - and perhaps a overall winner one day. It's such a fabulous way to broaden the reach of your practice to an international audience.

To read more about this award click HERE.

The closing date for entries is Saturday 16^th December. Click HERE to download the entry form.

Best of luck!

NEXT WEEK'S PRESENTATION EVENTS

Anna 20 October 2023

Something for our VIC and Canterbury based clients...

On Wednesday our Melbourne showroom is hosting two presentation sessions of our Spring releases including the glorious Love of Life by Carlucci: 10am and 2.30pm. Please email your RSVP to Chloe and Suzie, letting them know your preferred time slot.

On Thursday it’s Rebecca’s turn in our Mainland Design Centre showroom in Christchurch. Please email your RSVP to her. She looks forward to seeing there. 

Have a fabulous weekend everyone.

LOVE OF LIFE BY CARLUCCI

Anna 13 October 2023

We're buzzing about this one: Carlucci's 2023 release is here and it's so fabulous! Inspired by the Côte d’Azur, Carlucci's designers have infused this collection with the sights, textures and colours of this beautiful part of the world.

The radiant colours of southern France like hibiscus, azure blue and intense chartreuse shine through, with plenty of sophisticated colour combos and melange yarns.

The prints are show stoppers: We're loving the picturesque scenes in Love of Life, the groovy Coast of Colours and mysterious Stay Forever...

THIS THURSDAY EVENING - INDUSTRY ON ARTHUR!

Steph, Lisa and Margaret 10 October 2023

I'm sure you all know this by now but just in case!... Industry on Arthur is happening Thursday evening. It's always a fabulous night and we can't wait to see you here (18 Arthur Street). Our Spring releases are a must-see. Carlucci's 2023 collection 'Love of Life' alone is worth dropping by for. Here are a few images to whet your design appetite...

See you Thursday!

UPDATE: 11AM NOW! AUCKLAND PRESENTATION

Anna 9 October 2023

Please note that due to Air NZ flight changes Joanne has moved her showing to the earlier time of 11am. She's looking forward to seeing you at our Auckland showroom on Thursday.

AUCKLAND SPRING SHOWING NEXT WEEK

Joanne 6 October 2023

Here's something for clients in the Auckland region. Next Thursday I'll be presenting the glorious new Spring release from Carlucci: Love of Life. Invitations are heading to your inbox this morning. Please send in your RSVP as soon as you can. This is a lunch presentation so numbers are very limited.

Along side Carlucci's latest I'll be showing new designs from Arte Contract and our own stock releases, including our limited edition Artisan Stripes. I look forward to seeing you at the Auckland showroom - 27 Burleigh St, Mt Eden.

INDUSTRY ON ARTHUR - EDITION 2023

Steph 29 September 2023

We love being part of this event! It's always a fun, fabulous evening - packed with gorgeous product, beautiful people and delicious treats.

This year the theme is Design In Colour which ties in perfectly with our new Spring collections. We do hope you call in at 18 Arthur St and see us - there's loads to see. 

ANDREW MARTIN AND ECOFAST

Anna 17 September 2023

Something definitely worth noting: Andrew Martin's latest release Secret Garden uses Ecofast™ pigment inks. 

In a nutshell Ecofast is all about lowering energy and water consumption while maintaining performance and high definition colour.

Ecofast is a digital printing process that requires little heat setting and reduces water consumption by over 50% when compared to conventional printing. So lots of environmental wins with this process.

Ecofast fabrics also happen to be anti-micobial, lightfast (6 - 7), anti-mildew - and abrasion, stain and shower resistant. So ticking loads of boxes and I'm sure we'll be seeing a lot more Ecofast prints in the future.

SYDNEY SHOWROOM SPRING OPEN DAY

Angelina 15 September 2023

Next Tuesday we're hosting an Open Day - we'd love to see you here (179 Palmer St, Darlinghurst).

We have all our beautiful Spring collections on the tables and are looking forward to introducing them to you. With new releases from Zimmer + Rohde, Travers, Etamine, Textilia, Andrew Martin and our new designs - there's plenty to see.

As this is a catered event we'd love you send an RSVP in - sydneyshowroom@uniquefabrics.com.au

ARTISAN STRIPES - FOR THE LINEN CONNOISSEURS

Carol 11 September 2023

Our Artisan Stripes collection is here!

Designed with linen connoisseurs in mind, it's a limited edition release, hand printed by a local screen printer.

Using eco-friendly, water-based pigment inks these designs are washable (cold water wash only) and Sanforized to minimize shrinkage. The base-cloth is a heavy 100% linen - perfect for upholstery, loose covers and accessories. Please note these stripes are NOT suitable for drapery and blinds.

We are currently making a very limited number of hangers and A5 swatches. Your Unique Account Manager will be showing this special collection soon.

ANNUAL SALE - LAST WEEK!

Carol 21 August 2023

This week is the last opportunity to purchase our Sale fabrics. There's still plenty of designs on offer. We have steadily been adding rolls over the week - so still lots to choose from.
It's the only time we sell directly to the public so call in to 27 Burleigh St, Mt Eden and grab multiple beautiful bargains!
NZ Unique Fabrics account holders: Take a further 10% off the marked prices in the showroom.
We'd love to see you here -  27 Burleigh St, Mt Eden. Alternatively call our Sales Service 0800 864783 and place an order. These amazing prices are only available for the duration of the Sale.

THE GREAT ANNUAL UNIQUE FABRICS SALE - 2023 EDITION

Carol 30 July 2023

Don't miss this!... Our annual SALE week at our Auckland showroom.

14th and 15th August - New Zealand Unique Account Holders only.

16th to the 19th August - Direct to the public.

Hours: 10am til 5pm. Saturday 9am til 2pm

We have loads of luxury fabric and wallcoverings available at HUGELY reduced prices. It's the only time we sell directly to the public so call in to 27 Burleigh St, Mt Eden and grab multiple beautiful bargains! Car parking is available on-site. Cash, credit cards and debit cards will be accepted.

End of line designs, indent returns and LOADS of short ends... The selection is vast and it all has to go.

New Zealand account holders: Take a further 10% off the marked prices in the showroom.

These lists are subject to change as items are sold. Unique Account Holders contact our Sales Service team for access to your price lists - ph 0800 864783

BRISBANE OPEN DAY - TUESDAY 8 AUGUST

Steph 30 July 2023

With so many fabulous products released recently we're looking forward to hosting an Open Day on Tuesday 8 August. We'd love to see you here - 18 Arthur St, Fortitude Valley.

We have new Zimmer + Rohde, Travers, Etamine, Houlès, Textilia and our own designs to show you.

As this is a catered event please send in your RSVP to Margaret. See you soon!

AUCKLAND SHOWROOM MEET AND GREET NEXT WEEK!

Joanne 24 July 2023

Earlier today we sent out invitations to two presentations we're hosting at our Auckland Showroom next week. On Thursday (3 August - 10.30am and 1.00pm) we'll be introducing our beautiful new collections from Zimmer + Rohde, Travers, Etamine and our own new stock designs.

It's also an opportunity to meet the new members of the NZ Sales team: Crystal Preston (Auckland Showroom Sales Manager), Fleur Maggs (North Island Account Manager) and Rebecca Tennant (South Island Account Manager). They're looking forward to meeting you. Please send your RSVP to Crystal - aucklandshowroom@uniquefabrics.co.nz

MELBOURNE OPEN DAYS - THURSDAY AND FRIDAY!

Anna 10 July 2023

This Thursday and Friday we're hosting Open Days in our Melbourne showroom. Cameron, Suzie and Chloe would love to see you there.

Open Days are a great way to see all the new season collections in one place before our Sales team take the sampling out and about. And there are loads to see: new Zimmer+Rohde, Etamine, Travers, Textilia, Houlès and our own stock designs. Plenty of reasons to drop in, have a coffee, a treat and see all the beautiful designs.

As this is a catered event please email your RSVP to Chloe - chloe.b@uniquefabrics.com.au. Below is a quick taster of what you can see.

NEW RELEASES THIS WEEK

Carol 22 June 2023

We are taking three beautiful collections to market this week. Soul Spaces by Zimmer and Rohde, Voyager by Travers and Heures D'ete by Etamine. Each range is an inspiring representation of the respective brands.

Soul Spaces is a sophisticated selection of high contrast fabrics: literally the rough and the smooth, matte and shimmer, natural and synthetic fibres - all cleverly combined to create a harmonious, elegant collection. 

Heures D'ete continues Etamine's quest of capturing the natural world around us. This collection offers fabrics which will enrich and enliven a home, both indoors and outdoors with designs in vibrant and unexpected colour combinations. 

The designers at Travers wanted Voyager to be like a visit to the home of a well-travelled collector. Every single design has a travel story to tell. The result is a diverse, inspiring blend of patterns, colours and textures. 

Our Account Managers are showing these collections now. They look forward to seeing you soon.

BEAUTIFUL NEW HOULÈS COLLECTIONS TO SEE

Anna 15 June 2023

This year Houlès has released some beautiful new ranges - I thought I'd post a brief overview and link in the catalogs for you to see.

Firstly they have added to their hugely popular Acea hardware collection. Collaborating with a Parisian design studio AC/AL they have created new contemporary finial shapes and metal finishes - including a stunning patina-ed bronze.

They have also added three passementerie ranges. I have already blogged about Zelda. But also check out Maya if you like your trimmings dialed down. This range has simple shapes and pared back colours.

Finally there's Imperiale - a collection inspired by their incredible archives and the delicacy of Fabergé eggs. Working with the designer Eric Egan Imperiale is a sumptuous, elegant collection of 11 items, available in 10 colors, including 2 metallic ones.

Please contact your Unique Account Manager if you'd like to see any of these ranges. Houlès make beautiful products that really do elevate an interior.

AUCKLAND'S TURN NEXT WEEK

Crystal 18 May 2023

A quick reminder about next week's Winter 2023 presentations at our Auckland Showroom. On Thursday Charlie, Joanne and Crystal will be showing the fabulous new releases from Arte, Andrew Martin, Houlès and our own stock designs. There are two session times:

Thursday 25 May
10.30am + 1.00pm

Morning tea and lunch will be served. There are still a small number of spots available particularly for the morning session - so please send your RSVP as soon as possible to our Auckland Showroom (aucklandshowroom@uniquefabrics.co.nz). We look forward to seeing you here (map).

ARTE'S WINTER 2023 BROCHURE

Carol 17 May 2023

We've put together an e-brochure featuring Arte's superlative Winter 2023 releases. It's a quick tour of the five collections, with a link through to each collection page.

Sample books of these collections are with our Unique Account Managers now. They'd love to show them to you. Freephone AU 1800 145855 and NZ 0800 864783 to book a time.

VISITING OUR SYDNEY SHOWROOM...We hear you! Finding a car park in our area can be a challenge. So to make things a little easier

Angelina 9 May 2023

We hear you! Finding a car park in our area can be a challenge. So to make things a little easier we've put together some tips for your next visit. We have 3 options if you're not lucky enough to find a space on Palmer Street...

1. Space Genie on Wisdom Lane
This car parking area is accessed via Barnett Lane, off Bourke Street (map).
Click HERE to visit the Space Genie website where you can book a park using their online system.

2. Wilson Parking have a parking building on Riley St (map).
For more information click HERE to go to the Wilson website.

3. Woods Lane There is very limited parking at the back of our showroom on Woods Lane (map) - with enough space for one large car or two smaller ones. The use of this space is by arrangement only so give us a call to check availability - freephone 1800 145855. Woods Lane can be accessed via Chapel Street which is off Crown Street. Please check out the lower map below for directions.

ARTE PRESENTATION - WELLINGTON

Joanne 7 May 2023

A quick reminder about this week's Arte presentations. On Thursday I will be showing five glorious new collections. There are two session times:

Thursday 11 May
10.30am + 1.00pm

Morning tea and lunch will be served. There are still a small number of spots available so please send your RSVP as soon as possible to info@wellingtondesignlibrary.co.nz. I look forward to seeing you here (map).