Care Guide

Good fabric rewards a little attention. Care instructions for each piece are on its product page — this is the general guidance behind them.

Crêpe

Dry clean. Crêpe holds its drape because of how the yarn is twisted, and a hot wash relaxes that permanently. If you must refresh it at home, hang it in a steamy bathroom rather than pressing it.

Linen

Machine wash cool on a gentle cycle, or hand wash. Dry flat in shade, not in direct sun, which fades and stiffens it. Iron while slightly damp on a medium setting. Linen is supposed to crease — pressing it to a hard flatness works against the material.

Satin

Dry clean, or hand wash cool with a pH-neutral detergent if the label allows. Never wring it. Roll in a towel to remove water, then dry flat away from heat. Iron on the reverse, cool, with a cloth between.

Silk squares

Dry clean, or hand wash in cool water with a silk-safe detergent. No soaking. Dry flat in shade. Iron on the reverse while barely damp, on the lowest setting. Store rolled or loosely folded rather than creased on the same lines each time — silk remembers a hard fold.

Knitwear

Hand wash cool or use a wool cycle. Never hang a wet knit; the weight of the water pulls the shoulders out. Dry flat, reshaped by hand. Fold to store.

Leather

Keep it dry and away from radiators and direct sun. Wipe marks with a barely damp cloth and let it air dry naturally. Condition once or twice a year with a neutral cream. Store bags stuffed lightly, in their dust bag, standing up.

Fragrance and cosmetics

Let perfume dry before dressing, particularly on silk and satin — alcohol marks both. Foundation transfers easily onto a light neckline; a scarf worn against the face is worth checking before it goes back in the drawer.

Storage

Give long pieces room. Crushed shoulders and set-in creases are harder to fix than any stain. Padded hangers for anything with weight, folded for knits, rolled for silk.