“Thread becomes my ink, and linen my paper in this exciting collaboration with Julia B.”
~ Bernard Maisner
Linen lovers rejoice!! Just launched, this is one of the most creative partnerships I’ve ever seen. As announced in the September issue of Vogue, Bernard Maisner, master calligrapher, has paired his talent with Julia Berger, whose couture linens are heirlooms for today!
These two luxury brands have joined forces to create a hand-made, luxury linen collection that translates art and calligraphy to a new medium! The line will have 3 components: tabletop (dinner napkins, cocktail napkins and place mats), bedding (bedsheets, coverlets, duvet covers, pillows and shams) and accessories (decorative pillows, paperweights, and a Holiday collection to include stockings and tree skirts).
Here is one example of Bernard’s artistic note card collections.
And, here it is translated, with hand embroidery, to linen!
Another exciting design is the single letter (M in this case) flower. Can you see it? Each letter creates a unique flower design.
Wanting to take the monogram “off the page”, Bernard and Julia developed a single letter design that takes a letter, super sizes it and allows it to disappear off the linen…giving a twist on tradition.
Finally, the embroidery medium proved to be the perfect tool for Bernard’s sins and virtues! A fun conversation starter at your next cocktail party!
Having had the privilege of working with both of these talented individuals, I can attest that their work is both art and heirloom.
What would you want them to design for you, if money were no object?!
Amazingly beautiful. What a great collaboration. Hope you had a great weekend Elizabeth and enjoyed the splendid weather!
How fantastic. I love that the monograms look like something I've never seen. If money were no object, I would love an entire linen press of their creations. So lovely.
Happy Monday! XO
These are absolutely gorgeous, Elizabeth…clearly a match made in heaven.
I hope you enjoyed your day here in Greenwich…and yes, we need to plan a coffee date soon! xoxo
When we heard of this collaboration we thought of you! Working with Bernard is all Julia's been talking about this summer… Will you be walking the NY Gift Show?
xxoo
C + C
OOh I LOVE the initial flower! Love!! Great find!
Just sumptuous, Elizabeth!! Let's see….for me, it would be custom "Tone on Tone" hand towels for the shop. My clients and guests would love it! As would I!!! Thanks for sourcing. A fabulous collaboration.
Cheers ~
Loi
Elizabeth these are gorgeous designs, and the perfect collaboration!
Have a great week,
Such beautiful designs! When I win the lotto, I would love for them to design some fun lobster and peach napkins of course!!!!
Elizabeth … I love calligraphy and I Love beautiful lines and these are gorgeous indeed! I love the elephant!
best wishes
Frances
xx
Dear Elizabeth,
These are simply stunning linens!
Adore the elephant; so vibrant!
Thank you for the introduction!
Love and Hugs,
Karena
2013 Artists Series
Endless possibilities with these two! Great partnership!
Happy Wednesday.
Teresa
xoxo