Some collaborations feel expected, others feel genuinely harmonious. Disrupting Architecture, the jacquard-woven collection by Frette in collaboration with internationally recognised designer Tara Bernerd, sits firmly in the latter, shaped not by trend, but by a shared appreciation for materiality, mood and longevity.
The collection explores balance, between heritage and modern living, structure and softness, architectural line and tactile warmth. It draws from Frette’s 164-year legacy of Italian craftsmanship, paired with Bernerd’s instinctive, material-led approach to interior and spatial design.
Frette’s history is one written in texture, linens that have dressed royal residences, storied hotels and the carriages of the Orient Express. Tara Bernerd, meanwhile, has shaped a distinctive design language built around depth, tactility and a sense of place. Their partnership feels natural. Not manufactured or strategic, but connected through a mutual respect for craftsmanship, thoughtful material composition and pieces designed to live well.
As Filippo Arnaboldi, CEO of Frette, explains, “True luxury is a balance of heritage, craftsmanship and innovation. Tara’s instinctive understanding of materiality made this collaboration feel entirely organic.”
The result is a collection of sculptural textiles, architectural in form, yet soft in tone, designed not simply to complement a space, but to quietly define it.
The collection is anchored in two sculptural narratives:
Deco – A modern interpretation of the geometric rhythm of the Art Deco period, striking yet balanced, translated through Frette’s signature jacquard techniques.
Modernism – An exploration of clarity and calm, where pattern softens into subtle rhythm, gently settling into a room rather than leading it.
Each throw and cushion is crafted in jacquard-woven wool and cashmere blends, designed not to perform but to endure. Starting at £430 and available at Frette boutiques in London, Milan and New York, Harrods, and online, the pieces are designed to live comfortably in a penthouse, a heritage hotel suite or a quiet coastal home.
For Bernerd, colour is never purely decorative, it carries memory, tone and context. Burgundy and warm tan bring grounded richness, echoing her early admiration for Yves Saint Laurent’s nuanced palettes. Ivory and peacock blue introduce calm sophistication, reminiscent of her hospitality projects.
Soft green and muted orange honour the late architect Richard Rogers, a mentor whose fearless approach to colour work shaped Bernerd’s creative perspective. These tones don’t simply decorate, they influence atmosphere, soften architectural edges and introduce warmth into considered spaces.
As Bernerd reflects, “Home is deeply tactile. A single throw can shift the entire atmosphere of a room. I wanted pieces that feel instinctive, that bring a sense of place, wherever that place may be.”
What sets this collaboration apart is its simplicity and honesty. These are pieces that feel good to live with, meant to be folded, held, layered, and used over time. Quietly refined. Functional yet beautiful. Understated, without losing presence. The craftsmanship is unmistakably Frette. The sensibility, undeniably Bernerd.
“The sensation of home starts as we climb into our bed, or enjoy the warmth of a soft throw across a sofa or chair. It’s ingrained, it’s tactile, it’s emotive. You can change the mood of a room with a one-off throw or set of cushions. I wanted to bring the things I love into the world of Frette, versatile pieces that will create impact, whether you live in an apartment in New York, a cottage in the Cotswolds, or a beach house in Bali,” notes Tara Bernerd.
Disrupting Architecture, marks a considered moment for both collaborators, one that favours thoughtful design over statement, material intelligence over embellishment, and longevity over immediacy. Pieces made not just for interiors, but for the way we live within them. In an increasingly trend-driven landscape, this collection offers something quieter, and ultimately more enduring.
Photography: Kate Martin photography
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