Stitched to last

Stitched to Last

Tradition is the foundation of timelessness, not fixed, but fluid. It shifts, blends, and renews, yet proves its relevance time, and time again. What makes something timeless is not its resistance to change, but its ability to eternally evolve.

Pattern and textile design have always reflected the world around them, where ancient weaving methods told stories of adventure and revolt. Each motif has a lineage, repeating a rhythm that is both beautiful and practical, with purpose. Each a symbol of identity and artistry.

Fabric design for Warwick is where tactility grounds us with something lasting and meaningful and is a shared belief between other Melbourne creators where their work reflects, and prioritises, intent for longevity and style.

In a beautiful display of collaboration and appreciation for tradition, task and purpose, Warwick Fabrics alongside, Molmic, Asher & Archer and habbot, worked together to create a beautiful example where makers met, to bring to life the new Harrington Collection.

The Check Effect

Few patterns are as persistent as the check and the stripe. Reliable, maybe predictable, but they have the rare ability to feel nostalgic, current, and iconic. Stripes, a polished rebellion to the artistry of haute couture with their coordinated partner checks, having a provocative energy of modern luxury, equally take formality and infuse it with effortless comfort. Together they form the pulse of Harrington.

Designing Together, Lasting Longer

Design is never just one person’s vision it is a collective effort. The most resonant pieces come from creators who share a common ethos: style that endures, not expires. Each of the collaborators for the Harrington Campaign hold that perspective, marking their appreciation through conversation, craft, and success in their respective industries.

Hannah – Warwick Designer

Designing a collection that contains various iterations of checks and stripes is no easy feat, but each style in the Harrington collection is an agreement of scale, texture, and reinterpreted history.

Hannah reflects on the inspiration driving the new collection, “I have always been drawn to patterns that have been around for generations, whether it is a stripe on a Paul Smith shirt or a check you would spot in a Wes Anderson film. There is a quiet confidence that is everlasting; this is what I wanted to create for Harrington.”

The Harrington collection blends traditional design language with modern sensibility. Inspired by old English textiles, French ticking, and vintage tailoring, Hannah’s vision was to create fabrics that feel familiar yet fresh. “Sometimes it’s about refining the familiar rather than reinventing it,” she says. This philosophy is reflected in the collection’s softened colour palette, where classic tones have been muted just enough to behave almost like neutrals, making them easy to integrate across different interior styles.

With five distinct yet cohesive designs, the collection includes a mix of pattern scales and tones. “I wanted to create a group of staple checks and stripes that could each stand on their own, but also work seamlessly together,” Hannah says. The bold cabana stripe Derby and the more tonal, saturated Evandale are standout examples of this balance, demonstrating the ability to shift between statement and subtlety. Designed for both upholstery and drapery, Harrington is as versatile as it is stylish, perfect for everything from minimalist accents to richly layered schemes.

Molmic – Australian Made Furniture

Molmic has proudly produced Australian-made furniture since 1987. With a mantra of being the makers of Australia’s most loved sofas, they champion local manufacturing through family-owned excellence and a long-standing team who all share a deep passion for craftsmanship and comfort.

Molmic were the perfect fit for the Harrington campaign, custom making a beautiful chair upholstered in Harrington’s Evandale fabric. The partnership brought together two businesses with a shared heritage, where form, function, and fabric aligned seamlessly to create a piece that would celebrate considered craftsmanship and design.

Anthony Pattera, General Manager of Molmic tells a story of intelligent design underpinned by expertise and quality. “Longevity is at the heart of everything we do, our designs are made to age gracefully in structure and style. Produced using solid timber frames, high-resilience foams and premium suspension systems ensuring strength and comfort over time.”

Molmic are driven beyond aesthetics, it is about comfort, durability, ethical sourcing and creating a familiar connection with each customer. Made in Melbourne, by people who have an innate understanding in how Australian’s like to live, each piece is made with care, transparency, and integrity.

Anthony notes “each Molmic piece reflects our values and heritage, our commitment to making something meaningful for Australian homes, each piece is designed to feel lived-in, loved and ready for real life.”

Anneliese – Asher & Archer

Anneliese has been in the fashion industry for over two decades and partnered with Warwick to create a one-of-a-kind outfit using the Harrington collection fabric, it was a partnership where creative reinvention took place, and a reminder that alignment in design instinct can come from unexpected places.

“Fashion for me is deeply personal, being connected to the process, not just the end product.” This is a fundamental element to how Anneliese operates her fashion brand and house Asher & Archer. At her studio, clients engage with every part of the garment-making journey. From fabric selection to custom fittings, they see firsthand the value of craftsmanship. Anneliese says, “through the experience of engaging with us, we hope people begin to understand why something made slowly, thoughtfully and ethically carries more value.”

When it comes to style, Anneliese has a minimalist aesthetic driven by respect for the fabric, the body, and the time it takes to create something lasting. “I love classic archetypes, reinterpreting them through a modern lens where I use drape, grainlines, and construction as design features in themselves.”

Annie – habbot Shoes

Annie, the Founding Director of habbot, has a personal style that is eclectic and playful with a love for colour, texture, and unexpected details. She adds a twist of something fresh, perhaps even subversive, bringing a new energy to traditionally masculine silhouettes. This approach is transposed throughout the habbot ranges, where structure and precision merge with a twist of colour and texture to balance classic and contemporary design sensibilities.

habbot encourage longevity, designing shoes that are unique and timeless. Annie discusses “our customers are intelligent, creative people who value the story behind what they wear, we talk about how our shoes are made, who makes them and why it matters. We show the care in construction, the comfort in the fit, our nuanced features giving each piece its lasting charm.”

When asked about the shift in consumer attitudes towards slow fashion, Annie agrees that there is a growing appreciation for transparency, craftsmanship and sustainability, “more customers want to know where and how their shoes are made, they are willing to invest in pieces that reflect their values”. No matter what industry, Annie agrees that there is a long way to go in rewiring the throwaway mindset, the digital age provides more opportunities to discover and engage with brands like habbot, where artistry, intention, versatility, and value is both tangible and felt.

For Annie, traditional design is the foundation, but not the limitation.

Marc – Photographer

Marc Buckner has collaborated with Warwick Fabrics for many years, bringing new ranges and campaigns to life through his lens. “Fabrics have personality, they can soften a space, catch the light, and add character. Even in photos, you can feel them,” says Marc. When asked to shoot the Harrington collection, he instinctively understood the design brief: to capture a sense of timelessness. And what better place to reflect that than The Courthouse Hotel in North Melbourne.

“Warm, textured, full of quiet character, both the location and the collection have a charm that are complimentary to each other.”

In his chosen field, where technology is surpassing experience in ways that feel complimentary but conflicted, Marc is firm in his skill and the ongoing need for traditional photography “a clever idea still makes the perfect shot. Creativity and instinct separate a photo from an image.”

Thriving in collaborative environments where stylists, designers, art directors can come together with a shared vision Marc’s words ring true “the best images are born from energy, not ego. It is about the connection, just like the pieces we are photographing.”

Explore the Harrington Collection and discover how tradition and craftsmanship can elevate your next project.