Marisa berenson infuses zara home with her bohemian rhapsody
The storied world of high Fashion and effortless entertaining has collided in a most delightful way. Marisa Berenson, the iconic model, actress, and heiress to a legacy of impeccable taste, has partnered with Zara Home to create a 45-piece collection, bringing a touch of her globetrotting, art-filled life to the masses. It's not just a collaboration; it’s an invitation to step into her exquisitely curated world.
A lineage of legendary gatherings
Berenson’s penchant for creating enchanting atmospheres isn’t a recent development. It’s deeply ingrained in her DNA, inherited from a lineage of extraordinary hosts. Her grandmother, the visionary couturier Elsa Schiaparelli, famously held salons in her Parisian townhouse, spaces overflowing with art, antique treasures, and the vibrant energy of creatives like Salvador Dalí and Jean Cocteau. Berenson’s mother, Gogo Schiaparelli, continued the tradition, welcoming luminaries such as Gene Kelly and Greta Garbo to lavish Christmas celebrations in Switzerland. The echoes of these glamorous gatherings clearly resonate within Berenson herself.
“I was brought up surrounded by art and beautiful things,” Berenson reveals, speaking from her home in Marrakech, a testament to her own discerning eye. “My family was always very cultured. I have this love for beauty, for interiors. I’ve always decorated my homes. If I wasn’t an actress, I would have been a decorator.” And indeed, her homes—previously showcased in ELLE Decor—are legendary: a mesmerizing blend of Venetian sofas, intricately tiled fountains from Seville, lush gardens, and Parisian antiques, constantly evolving, like life itself.
Zara home: a playground of playful symbols
The collection, a result of nine months of dedicated work alongside Marta Ortega, chair of Inditex (Zara’s parent company), is intensely personal. It's not about mimicking a style, but about translating a feeling—the joy of a beautifully set table, the warmth of shared moments. The pieces themselves are anything but ordinary. Forget predictable décor; Berenson has opted for playful eccentricity. Stainless steel cutlery with tree-shaped handles, decorative plates emblazoned with her own striking kohl-rimmed eye, and tumblers adorned with whimsical ladybugs showcase a sense of fun and individuality.
But it's not just whimsy; there’s a deeper layer of meaning at play, drawing directly from her grandmother’s fascination with symbolism.