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Kate Spade

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Domino had a section on Pratesi sheets last month in the decorator's favorites section.  I was able to feel and see these sheets today at Bloomingdale's - twice.  I couldn't resist going back to the store to caress the sheets and have the sales associate explain the history.

(From www.fineliving.com)
Pratesi Linens
The Genuine Article : Episode FLGEN-408

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A seamstress cuts linen in the Pratesi Factory, Casalguidi, Pistoia Italy.
  • The length of the cotton fiber is called the "staple." Egyptian cotton has a 24-inch staple.
  • "Supima" is a trademark that stands for "superior pima," the very best pima cotton.
  • Ritz Carlton uses Pratesi Linens in their executive suites.
  • Pratesi will send complimentary swatches of fabric to their clients.
  • The type of embroidery found on the basic Pratesi sheets and classic bathrobe is called "chain."
  • Price range:
    • Pratesi "Paradise" Collection: $2,620
    • Pratesi Jacquard: $1,680
    • Pratesi "Angel Skin" Cotton Bed Linen: $1,220

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I heart.gif their classic chain link style.  It's much too extravagant to put on a registry (IMO) but it's nice to dream.  FI and cousin's reactions were "is it made of gold?"...

Here Domino blogger found a good knock-off:

Best Of: Cheater Pratesi

Ever heard of Laytner's Linen & Home?  Perhaps not the first name in luxury, but if you can't afford real Pratesi chain link on page 48 of the current issue--and honestly who can??--why not try their embroidered scalloped sheets?

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You can buy a whole king sheet set AND king duvet set with shams for less than the cost of one teensy little Pratesi boudoir sham, about $180. They claim it's 400 thread count! While burgundy has never been my favorite color I'm guessing the blue (not pictured on the site) is actually pretty. I think every shade of blue is pretty! Elfya, my Belgian chocolate, thank you for this one.



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Teresa


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wow, that really is beautiful.. I've always been one to splurge when it comes to bedding, but that knock-off if pretty darn impressive. I agree, blue would be stunning.

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I too, am in love with Pratesi chain link bedding and found an exquisitely made knock off for only $99 (Full/Queen) which fits my Queen perfectly.  Included is the duvet as well as 2 standard shams and 2 Euro shams.  I know it's cool to have 4 standards at the moment so you may wanna make a special request prior to checkout. Also, they shipped fast!

http://www.softlinens.com/amy5pcemfudu.html



-- Edited by catcox on Monday 9th of May 2011 08:18:14 PM

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WOW , that really is beautiful.I like it

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