The name CMO comes from the words “Créations Marianne Oudin“. Marianne Oudin founded CMO in Paris (1998). Prior to that, Oudin served as director of Chanel’s studio, working together with Karl Lagerfeld. Oudin’s strong experience in both the fashion and textile industries led to the establishment of her own company in the interior design industry.
Oudin has travelled around the world and has acquired extensive knowledge of natural fibres and the craftsmanship associated with the manufacturing of fibres in various countries. This gave rise to the idea of offering textiles made from natural fibre materials for home interiors.
CMO is a pioneer of modern minimalism and naturalism. The company’s collections include beautiful and timeless furniture fabrics and wallcoverings made of natural materials. The sophisticated collections are suitable for upholstering – for example, this can include blinds, panel curtains and seats. The wallcovering materials combine rich textures with a sense of light.
The products of CMO are handcrafted and the materials consist of vetiver grass, manila hemp, hemp, raffia palm, palm leaves and water hyacinth. It is important for the company to maintain traditional craft techniques and skills so they can provide materials whose finesse lies in their structure. At CMO, natural fibres meet the best craftsmanship in the world.
CMO collections are available and can be ordered from the Lauritzon’s Showroom.
