Karen McCartney talked to Peter Morrissey, renowned designer and the man behind the stylish & luxurious Morrissey towels & bedlinen range.

Your tag line ' Fashion people's lives' is really cute for someone with a strong background in fashion. What inspired you to move into the homewares space?
I really like being part of people's lives, not just their wardrobes. As a designer, I'm constantly designing across every part of my own life so it felt like an easy, natural progression.

There are so many choices out there – what sets your designs apart from the rest?
My designs for Morrissey are all about offering a luxurious feel. Every piece has personality, and of course they're fashionable, but I don't want to impose too much. I want the person using Morrissey to be able to express their own personality using my designs.


Morrissey towels, one featuring the 'M' logo. Image - Maya Vidulich. Stylist - Adam Powell.

The palette feels controlled, sophisticated and unisex. Did you set out to create something in that space?
I'm always drawn to a classic colour palette because I think it always works.

It took me a moment to register the 'M' motif  on the Mr M towels - and it really works well - is this something we will be seeing more of?
Yes, definitely. I've had the M design for many years waiting for the right moment to use it. It's my signature – like the Hermes 'H' or the Gucci 'G'.


Morrissey bamboo & cotton sheets in charcoal.

Bamboo is a key component of the bedding range – and known for its great performance qualities. Was the fabric mix a key decision for the range?
Yes, absolutely. I love the combination of bamboo and cotton because it's luxurious to touch without being fragile. I love the combination of softness and strength, both in my products and in the people I love.

What is the most important quality bedding must have?
It must make you want to sleep in it – your bed is such a personal space so you want to feel comfortable and restful. If people want to dive straight into a bed made up with Morrissey bedlinen, then I feel like I've succeeded.



Mr M's favourite thing at home, a shell vase that belonged to his mother.

Quick fire questions

Design hero alive or dead: Halston, Karl Lagerfeld, Stuart Membery
Favourite homewares item: At my home, my mother's shell vase and the Mr M towels.
The colour combination that never fails you: Black and white with chocolate and camel. I think it's smart and comforting.
Styling tip for towels: I love large towels, and if I use a print I match it back with a plain white towel.
The most beautiful bed I have ever slept in was in ……….. a bed full of love and cuddles.