Lula Fabrics meets Noli Design & Designers' Axess

Last month, Lula Fabrics participated in the New York International Gift Fair. This month, we are introducing our latest American distributors to you. They are Noli Design Inc. on Long Island, New York and Designers’ Axess in Santa Barbara, California.

We are overjoyed to be represented by such a creative team of designers at Noli Design.

Susan Calabria is the name behind Noli Design. She has been involved in design for over 15 years and created Noli Designs over 7 years ago. She prides herself “by bringing beauty, life and the comforts of home to her clients”.

Noli Design not only focuses on providing gorgeous fabrics to their clients, they also offer services such as planning & design, product selection & presentation.

It is an honour to be affiliated with Designers’ Axess and to be represented alongside well-known designers such as Anne French, Clarke & Clarke, Scalamandre, Vervain and Zoffany. Designers’ Axess aims at providing their clients high-end design products, as well as excellent customer service and convenience. We are so excited to be apart of this!

Thank you for the support. We could not have made it if it was not for you!

Pop-Up Shop in Cape Town

Join us!

Lula Fabrics & Sophie Grattan Bellew

Recently, we introduced our UK agent on Lula Fabric’s Facebook page to you. Sophie Grattan Bellow is the acclaimed designer and has been an independent in the design industry since 2008. Her focus is not solely on interiors but also decoration & design and colour consultation.

Her showroom is by apt only. For more info, click here.

As mentioned, Sophie GB distributes Lula Fabrics (link) as well as a few other carefully chosen designers. She recently launched her own range called Ottoboni, which, in Italian, means 8 good things. Take a look here.

Lula fabrics has been distributed by Sophie GB for quite awhile now. Samples of the Lula Fabric ranges are visible on Sophie GB’s website & Pintrest page.

Curious as to why Sophie GB would represent Lula Fabrics? This (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/property/interiorsandshopping/9618499/Design-notebook-Embossed-rollers-and-Jonathan-Adler-rugs.html) will answer your question.

 If you are interested in making an appointment, contact Grace Berrow at lula@sophieg.co.uk

Lula loves NY

Lula loves NYC

“I want to wake up in that city

That doesn't sleep

And find I'm king of the hill

Top of the heap”
- Frank Sinatra

The New York International Gift Fair took place in January this year and Melissa found that she was on top of the world. With the New York International Gift Fair attracting more than 35 000 attendees from throughout America as well as more than 80 countries, this is super exposure for a brand notably Lula Fabrics. The NYIGF hosts about 2800 exhibiting companies showcasing their very best lines.   

               

                  Melissa showing off her stall at the NYIGF  

There was much interest in Lula Fabrics, namely from Noli Design Interiors, whom is extremely keen on representing Lula Fabrics in Long Island. Susan Calabria, owner and designer of Noli Design Interiors, has been in the design business for over 15 years. Another interested participant is One King’s Lane which is an online store showcasing various home ware products of many designers. Watch this space for a Lula sale on One King’s Lane! Melissa met up with Todd from Roselli & Associates, whom represents various fabric houses, such as Kathryn Ireland and Raoul Textiles. He provided helpful information and suggestions on how to fine-tune Lula Fabrics for the American market. Here we come!

Lula Fabrics was surrounded by fantastic stalls and talented designers from all over the world during the Gift Fair, namely John Robshaw and Jonathan Adler, with their inspiring and impressive range of home ware, fabrics and textiles.

Examples some of the great stores at the NYIGF

It was not all-hard work, with the South African Consulate organizing a tour of various retailers in New York City who have an interest in buying. Some of these retailers were Bloomingdales, ABC Home, West Elm, Anthropologie and Rain. Rain is not a brand unfamiliar to us in South Africa, being a well-known company creating bath and body products.

Rain located at 59 W 49th Street, NY

    

Anthropologie

And when we were not networking, we were exploring the iconic

buildings of the Soho Grand (which as the name suggests, is oh! So

grand), Hudson Hotel and Macau. What makes these establishments so

fabulous is the eclectic mix of style, and it’s patrons.

                Lavish reception of the Hudson Hotel

Whilst our trip was a (glacial) whirlwind, it was a fantastic travel

experience. Lula Fabrics received a lot of exposure from fabulous

brands and we look forward to the next chapter, where we put our

plans into action and make them a reality.

                           

Lula takes on NYC

Melissa will be representing Lula Fabrics at the Famous New York Gift Fair this January.

What is the NY Gift Fair, you may ask?

It is a ‘market’, in the broadest sense of the word, servicing various industries such as giftware, home fashions, tabletop, decorative accessories etc.  The Fair showcases artists from all over the world and attracts more than 4000 companies & 100 000 buyers, ranging from independents to mass merchandisers. The ‘market’ is held across five locations across New York City.  Lula will be at Jacob K Javits Convention Centre and Piers 92 & 94.
The NY Gift and Home Market air runs from 26 – 31 January 2013.

Lula Fabrics will be showcasing its awe-inspiring prints, such as Timur, Delicious Monster, Suzani, Jaipur Paisley & Damask.

Timur range in Summer, Winter, Autumn

Delicious Monster in Charcoal, Pink, Olive, Chartreuse & Duck Egg

Suzani in Silver, Blue, Natural & White

Suzani Stripe in Natural, Blue & Red

Damask Lime, Duck Egg & Navy

Jaipur Paisley Red, White on Dark Linen & Aqua 

We are over-joyed and so excited about this opportunity!!

For more information on the New York Gift Fair, click here.