Designer Klaus Plank describes his coats and jackets as trusted companions. Pieces you “reach for every day, that carry stories and memories, and only get better with wear.” True to form, you rarely see the designer without his own cotton jacket, typically layered over a simple shirt and pants. This is the heart of his Bergfabel brand: easy, classic pieces that enliven their lifelong companion… you.
One of our favorite things about a Bergfabel is the feel of their fabrics. Hand-selected from small mills in Italy and Japan, Klaus and his partner, Barbara Cavalli, seek textiles with a particular handfeel—often soft and flat-woven cottons, with just a hint of crumple
Klaus and Barbara’s approach to design simultaneously resonates with our competing rural and urban sensibilities—a topic we further explored with them during a brief interview. We encourage you to read their responses here… They have much wisdom to share with us all on living, loving and dressing.
“I love how nature’s imperfections create the most beautiful harmony. Faded greens, earthy neutrals, soft florals, and sun-washed tones reflect [a] quiet poetry…”
