Bernie de Le Cuona explained

Bernie de Le Cuona
Birth Place:	Pretoria, South Africa
Occupation:	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]

Honours and awards

• 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]

Notes and References

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