Brintons Designer Introduces a New Plaid Collection Rooted in Personal Heritage
Brintons, a global leader in luxury woven carpets, announces the launch of the Self Expression Winter 2026 Collection by Senior Designer Cherise Porretto.
Brintons is the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality woven carpets and rugs, operating in both commercial and residential markets. Brintons’ reputation is built on design innovation, product excellence, technical expertise and customer focus.
Inspired by the Maria Clara gown, a historic ensemble rooted in Philippine tradition, TERNO draws from the garment’s distinctive use of layered fabric and colour.
One of these layers, known as dos paños, or two cloths, reflects the balance created when contrasting elements are brought together. Cherise translates this concept into contemporary surface design through intentional pattern, colour relationships, and texture.
The collection features seven distinct plaid patterns, each defined by contrast and balance. Embroidery-inspired details intersect with saturated colour, creating dynamic compositions that range from striking to refined and offer designers flexibility across a variety of interiors.
At the heart of TERNO is a deeply personal narrative. As a child, Cherise interviewed her grandmother for a school project, rewriting her life story in the first person and then being chosen to perform it on stage:
“My grandmother introduced me to a version of the Maria Clara gown when she gave me one to wear on the evening of the performance. I remember feeling so proud to tell her story and wear the dress. I was drawn to how unexpected colors and textures came together so naturally, and that sense of harmony guides my work today.”
Cherise invites designers to reconsider tradition not as something static, but as something living and adaptable:
“Through this collection, I want the audience to reflect on what it means to reinterpret tradition: to honour the past, while adapting its forms to the present. The Maria Clara gown becomes more than a costume. It becomes a symbol of continuity, resilience, and personal reinvention. I hope these designs spark curiosity about cultural legacy, and encourage deeper engagement with history, identity, and artistic expression.”
With TERNO, Brintons continues its focus on craftsmanship driven design that supports creativity and self expression in contemporary interiors.
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