#bernat klein

High Sunderland, Selkirk, West Yorkshire, Scotland,

Designed in 1957 by Peter Womersley for the textile artist Bernat Klein and his wife Peggy, and completed in 1958 with a studio added in 1982,

L'Art et la mode Automne 1962

"Ferrari"

Marc Bohan for Christian Dior Haute Couture Collection Autumn/Winter 1964-65.

"Ferrari," a tweed coat ensemble woven with strands of russet and muted blue mohair wool and sand beige velvet ribbons. "Velvet-tweed" in mohair and viscose wool by Dumas-Maury, designed by Bernat Klein, fully lined in red Kamchatka fox fur. The dress is made of pure combed wool in tawny gold jersey by Racine, and a large matching fox fur hat. The car: a Ferrari 250 GTE.

"Ferrari"

Marc Bohan pour Christian Dior Collection Haute Couture Automne/Hiver 1964-65."Ferrari", ensemble manteau en tweed tissé de mèches de laine mohair rousse et bleu éteint et de rubans de velours beige sable "Velvet-tweed" laine mohair et viscose de Dumas-Maury créé par Bernat Klein entièrement doublé de renard roux du Kamtchatka, robe en jersey or fauve pure laine peignée de Racine, grande toque en renard assortie. La voiture : une Ferrari 250 GTE.

Bernat Klein Studio (currently abandoned) High Sunderland, Selkirk, Scotland, UK; 1969-72

Peter Womersley, Ove Arup & Partners

«This building, in essence a delicate table of concrete with glazed sides beneath two tiers of overhanging shelves, stands in a grove of trees which - as the architect no doubt intended - complement its proportions and style. The detailing, both inside and out, is restrained and immaculate, which is of more than usual importance in a structure which invites those outside to look into a through from every angle. The area is remote and scenically distinguished, and the successful placing in it of this sophisticated building, which makes no concessions to regional taste, places feathers in several caps - including that of the local planning authority».

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Archive Visit • Heriot Watt University Textile Collection • 19th October 2017

I arranged another appointment to view some of the archive material at the HW Textile Collection, with a particular focus on Bernat Klein (obviously).

Helen, the archivist, presented a selection of woven cloth samples dating back to the 60′s. These were of particular interest due to their evident portrayal of Klein’s unique design approach.

Plus the colours were incredible.

Almost 60 years on and the pinks were as vibrant as I could ever imagine.

A wonderful source of inspo. I have been particularly captured by the structure of the cloth, alongside the incredible colour information.

Figure 1 and 3 perfectly demonstrate how light the fabric is when held up against daylight, yet when placed flat it appears bulky, thick and heavy.

Elegance December 1965

"Ferrari"

Marc Bohan for Christian Dior Haute Couture Collection Autumn/Winter 1964-65."Ferrari," a tweed coat ensemble woven with strands of russet and muted blue mohair wool and sand beige velvet ribbons. "Velvet-tweed" in mohair and viscose wool by Dumas-Maury, designed by Bernat Klein, fully lined in red Kamchatka fox fur. The dress is in pure combed wool, tawny gold jersey by Racine, with a matching large fox fur hat.

"Ferrari"