Le Jacquard Français, one of the oldest French textile companies, launched its first retail collection in 1978 and offers meticulously designed, immaculately crafted linen items from tablecloths and napkins to beach towels and aprons. This weaving company is the one to go to for a touch of monogrammed elegance. Investing in one set of table linen makes it difficult to resist taking home all of the beautifully woven, romantic collections, which run the colour gamut from ginger and raspberry to purest white.