PERRINE x CANUSE

CANUSE

Meghann Beun, Founder of CANUSE, represents PERRINE in Belgium.

Meghann, can you introduce yourself?

I am Meghann Beun, a linguist by training, but passionate about interior design and especially about the beauty of materials. My first job was Export Manager for a weaving factory in Belgium. I founded my agency out of idealism to represent honest brands focused on material, and out of conviction to assist high-end interior architects in their search for niche products.

I remember when I met the team from Studio PERRINE at a trade show. I was already representing a few brands, but I had never seen creations like those of Perrine Rousseau. I fell in love right away. I have been at the head of Canuse for now 6 years, and I only represent brands that I truly care about.

In the meantime, I have become a mother of 3 daughters who are growing up in the textile world; it’s wonderful to see that they already have an affinity for the quality of fabrics. I find it important for the youth to come into contact with craftsmanship and high-level know-how.

If you had to choose 3 words to describe yourself, what would they be?

Dedicated: For my suppliers and for my clients, I try to be the best agent possible. It is only by maintaining a great focus that I can achieve my results effectively.

Passionate: Canuse is the translation of my passion for beautiful products, so I am very proud to be able to present these brands that touch me to my clients.

Solitary: Even though everyone finds me very sociable, I love working alone. It suits my pace and my approach to work.

Tell us about your first textile memory?

When we were young, our neighbors were an elderly couple that we considered almost like our grandparents.

This woman made Belgian lace and we were so fascinated by the rhythm at which she juggled the piece of wood to create the lace that we sat watching her work for hours with my sister.

Later, she gave us a lesson, but the habit was so ingrained in her fingers that she was probably frustrated to see us struggle.

Which material inspires you the most? And what is your favorite association?

My favorite material is silk, it is unmatched.

It is elegant, delicate, and luminous. Combined with linen, it becomes even more interesting.

It's fun when you think about it; the dress codes at the time were to keep silk for the upper classes and to reserve linen for the less affluent. A fabric that blends these two fibers is a symbolic message.

What is your favorite PERRINE product?
The fabrics TASSAR and AXEL have always been my favorites. These beloved references are for me the signatures of PERRINE.