Chic Bed Linens
© James T. Murray
Departures’ guide to new, innovative, inspired and chic bed linens.
Although the majority of time spent between the sheets may be with your eyes closed, it’s important that waking moments are equally satisfying. As such, we have linens—in all their decorative glory. Whether monogrammed, embroidered, bordered, printed or plain, linen selection is an extension of personal style. With so many options, we’ve narrowed it down to six companies that represent the ultimate in haute bedding.
Léron: The Quilting Dots with Border sham can be custom-ordered in any color and delivered in six weeks. $325; http://www.leron.com/.
Olatz: The Roma white and purple linen sham with a layered double border is handmade in Italy. $515; olatz.com.
Pratesi: This Boudoir sham features the Ecologico print, a pattern introduced in 1973, shown here in lunar gray. $190; 212-288-2315.
Frette: The subtle geometric design on this Pereneire boudoir sham was inspired by fossilized sea creatures. $195; frette.com.
Julia B.: This citron and eggplant sham was embroidered by hand. The designer also replicates heirloom linens. $360; juliab.com.
D. Porthault: The Renoncules blue boudoir sham is a hand-embroidered version of an archival print from the 1960s. $195; 212-688-1660.
