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Bernie de Le Cuona

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Bernie de Le Cuona
Born
Pretoria, South Africa
Occupation(s)CEO and Founder of de Le Cuona

Bernie de Le Cuona is a British entrepreneur[1][2] and the CEO and founder of de Le Cuona, a company that makes interior textiles and accessories using natural fibres. She was included in a list of the 50 most influential people in British luxury according to the Walpole Power List 2020[3] and as 'one to watch' in private equity firm LDC's 'The Top 50 most Ambitious Business Leaders' 2019.[4] In 2020, de Le Cuona launched a 100% organic linen fabric collection called Pure.[5]

Early life and education[edit]

Honours and awards[edit]

  • 2010 - Art of Design Veranda Awards for Fabric design, judged by fashion designer Oscar de la Renta, architect Peter Pennoyer, and designers Rose Tarlow and Holly Hunt.[6][7]
  • 2019 - Elle Decoration, Russia for the Fabric Collection of the year[8]
  • 2019 - The World of Interiors, Showstopper Award[9]
  • 2020 - The 50 Most Influential People in British Luxury, Walpole Power List 2020 [3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Onita, Laura (December 3, 2018). "Bernie de Le Cuona — the boss weaving her magic for wealthy shoppers". Evening Standard.
  2. ^ de Le Cuona, Bernie (10 November 2017). "Eureka 72: Fabric of society, The Entrepreneurs - Radio". Monocle (Interview). Interviewed by Matt Alagiah.
  3. ^ a b "The Walpole Power List 2020 | The 50 Most Influential People in British Luxury". Walpole. 15 November 2020.
  4. ^ "The LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Leaders" (PDF). ldc.co.uk.
  5. ^ Chouinard, Haley (24 September 2020). "In an industry first, de Le Cuona launches GOTS-certified textile line". businessofhome.com.
  6. ^ "VERANDA Magazine Reveals Winners of the Second Annual Art of Design Awards". GlobeNewswire News Room. September 21, 2010.
  7. ^ "Veranda's Art of Design judges look for authenticity". 21 September 2010.
  8. ^ "Выбор года ELLE DECORATION 2019: победители премии". www.elledecoration.ru.
  9. ^ "Earning its Stripes". Design Centre Chelsea Harbour. March 12, 2020.