A New Beginning at Skin Level – Why the New Year Begins in Bed

Why the bed is the first place of change

The bed is the most private space in our lives. A place where we show ourselves as we truly are—without roles, without expectations, without external demands. Here we are vulnerable, but also receptive. Here, our very personal inner spaciousness develops, along with the calm and clarity we need for a good start to the new year.

A bed dressed with bed linen, duvets, and pillows made from high-quality materials creates regeneration instead of exhaustion, brings clarity without overwhelming, offers a sense of security after a restless day, and gives us inspiration within everyday routines. It is a place where we reorganize ourselves. A place where we allow ourselves to relax and let go. A place where we encounter ourselves. But this space can only be transformative if it truly touches us—and that happens through the skin.

Skin level: an underestimated measure

We often talk about quality of life, but rarely about quality for the skin. Yet the skin is our largest sensory organ and the first to respond to change. It registers temperature, moisture, pressure, softness, friction—and decides whether we relax or tense up, whether we let go or hold on.

When we speak of a new beginning at skin level, we mean textiles that convey calm and gently touch our skin before we consciously perceive them. This includes bed linen that regulates warmth instead of trapping it, and designs that are timeless—shaping a space without being intrusive.

The atelier as the origin of a new beginning

In the St. Gallen atelier, the creative heart of the brand, exactly this kind of textile world is created. It is a place where vision, precision, and a passion for fine textiles are combined with traditional craftsmanship. Here, bed linen is not simply designed; a way of life is shaped.

Designers Hanna Beck, Regula Stüdli, and Bernhard Duss work with great sensitivity in colors, proportions, and structures. They develop collections that not only impress aesthetically but also feel like a second skin. Every fiber, every weave, every line is part of a larger idea that defines Christian Fischbacher as a company: how can a fabric influence a person’s well-being through quality and excellence?



Materials that enable change

The philosophy of Christian Fischbacher is more than a design approach—it is a promise. A good year begins with the finest materials, timeless aesthetics, and distinctive design. When we feel comfortable in our bed, we can start every day of the new year with energy and enthusiasm and keep our resolutions with ease.

Hand-selected materials, timeless aesthetics, and uncompromising design.

Cotton – a fabric that combines comfort and everyday practicality

Cotton is soft, breathable, and easy to care for. Finely woven textiles are durable and long-lasting, yet pleasantly gentle on the skin. Christian Fischbacher offers a wide range of cotton fabrics, from satin with its smooth surface and elegant sheen, to jacquard with intricate patterns, to fil-à-fil with its subtle color effect. Cloqué with its relief-like texture, fine satin with an especially light weight, jersey, and cosy jersey are also part of the collection.

Linen – the breathable fiber with unmistakable charm

Linen brings natural freshness into the bedroom. The fiber is cooling, breathable, and features a characteristic texture that gives linen bed linen its unmistakable charm. At Christian Fischbacher, the diversity of this natural fiber is reflected in qualities such as Purolino, a pure linen that stands for authenticity and naturalness.

Half-linen introduces cotton into the mix, combining durability with freshness. Crispy Linen impresses with its clear, fresh feel, while Lienzo brings a Mediterranean character into the bedroom with its distinctive structure.

Silk – the epitome of luxury and elegance

Silk gently embraces the skin, regulates temperature, and provides an incomparably smooth feel. Christian Fischbacher sources its silk from Asia, where the centuries-old tradition of silk production is still cultivated today. The quality is characterized by particularly long and fine fibers, processed with the utmost precision by a renowned Italian fashion weaving mill.

Production emphasizes craftsmanship and care, ensuring that the fabrics impress not only with their lustrous surface but also with their durability.

Whether cotton, silk, or linen—each fiber tells its own story and offers a different sense of comfort and security.

Why the turn of the year is a haptic experience

Many people resolve to live more mindfully at the turn of the year. But mindfulness is not limited to the mind—it begins in the body. And the body begins with the skin. Often it is hopeful resolutions such as better nutrition and more exercise that shape our start into the new year and make us feel better.

Yet it is a haptic ritual that enhances our beginning of the year and can accompany us throughout it. We lie down, close our eyes, and feel what the new year feels like. This is not an empty New Year’s resolution, but a true new beginning.

The quiet luxury of a fresh start

The first nights of a new year are like a blank sheet of paper. What we write on it determines how we will feel in the months ahead. That is precisely why it is worth shaping this moment consciously. Luxury today is no longer loud. It is not ostentatious, not intrusive, not excessive. Luxury is a feeling. A moment. A touch.

The true luxury of a new beginning lies in giving something to ourselves—something good that lasts. The start of the new year requires calm, quality, softness, and consistency.

Why the new year begins in bed

We need a bed that supports us, textiles that gently and smoothly embrace us, and colors that calm us.

The new year begins in bed because that is where we lay the foundation for everything that follows. Because that is where we regenerate before we create. Because that is where we feel before we decide. Because that is where we let go before we begin anew.

A new beginning at skin level is not a passing trend. It is an attitude and a conscious choice—for quality, for mindfulness, and for well-being. It is time to make a decision for yourself. And that is why the new year does not begin with fireworks, but at skin level.