Product Care Guide
Our clothes are designed to transcend time and creating wardrobe staples that will last is key to us. This is where we believe we can make a real difference.
We know the secret to long-lasting style is taking care of your garments, adding years to their lifespan by giving them the care they deserve. From how to wash luxurious silk pieces to essential leather maintenance, our care guide has been refreshed, offering essential advice to make your most cherished items last a lifetime.
Denim
A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE
MACHINE WASHING
Please ensure you follow the wash care label carefully. Some denim should be washed on its own to avoid dye running onto other garments.
STEP 1
To reduce colour loss and fabric abrasion close the zips, fasten buttons and turn jeans inside out before you wash.
STEP 2
Add suitable gentle washing detergent to your machine according to the load size.
STEP 3
Select the 30 degrees machine wash on a gentle cycle on your washing machine.
STEP 1
Turn the jeans the correct way around – gently stretch and reshape whilst damp.
STEP 2
Line dry or dry flat to reduce the need for ironing.
STEP 3
Avoid tumble drying as this will shrink the garment and cause extra tear and wear.
STEP 1
Turn your jeans inside out.
STEP 2
Refer to the care label for the heat instructions of the iron.
STEP 3
Use a cotton cloth between the iron and jeans to prevent burning.
STEP 4
Iron the pocket bags first and then the leg matching the seams (side to side). Iron the inside leg and seams flat.
STEP 5
Iron the waistband.
SILK
Silk is a luxurious investment fabric we often weave throughout our collections for elevated signatures and occasionwear. We’d recommend always reading the garment care label before going to clean silk styles.
A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE
WASHING
When the water is too hot, it can cause garments to shrink, so gentle hand washing in cold or lukewarm water will reduce the likelihood of this. Do a small patch test of the item to check for potential shrinkage and colour fastness before you hand wash, and never mix colours in case the dyes transfer from one garment to another.
STEP 1
Using a clean bowl, dissolve a small amount of delicate hand wash detergent (or other suitable detergent) into lukewarm water at a max temperature of 30°C.
STEP 2
Add the garment and gently agitate it, very lightly rubbing any stains.
STEP 3
Gently squeeze the excess washing water out (do not wring or twist as this will damage the fabric).
STEP 4
Rinse the item in lukewarm water until all soap residue has been removed. You can add a few tablespoons of distilled white vinegar to the rinse water to neutralise alkali traces and dissolve soap residue.
STEP 5
Lay the garment on a clean dry towel and gently press the water out of the fabric by rolling it up in the towel.
Gently pull damp garments to shape, then lay flat to dry. Silk garments can be air dried but it is important to keep them away from direct sunlight (to avoid fibre damage or colour fade).
Be sure to avoid:
To minimise the need to iron silk garments, hang them in the bathroom when you have a shower as the humidity will help the creases drop out.
If it is necessary to iron silk, follow the below steps:
STEP 1
Set the iron to cool.
STEP 2
Turn the garment inside out and press whilst damp. Do not wet areas of dry silk as this may cause water marks.
STEP 3
Use a clean, soft, lint free and light coloured pressing cloth between the iron and the garment.
STEP 4
Take care, as too much heat can cause the silk to become dull, pucker, or burn.
LINEN
Effortless and feather-light, our linen styles offer chic and easy solutions to warm weather dressing. Linen is a natural fibre derived from the flax plant and it is thought to be one of the oldest textile fibres in the world, most notably used by the ancient Egyptians. Linen fabrics are durable, long-lasting and they soften with time – ageing beautifully.
Linen is resistant to clothes moths and dirt and the more linen is washed the softer the fabric gets. The down side? It has poor elasticity causing creases and wrinkling in the fabric due to the fibres not bouncing back readily. Also, slubs in linen are small lumps of fibre that occur randomly and these are considered to be a part of the natural product rather than defects.
Here is a guide on how to wash and care for your linen, so it can last summer after summer
A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE
MACHINE WASHING
Always refer to the care label for guidance and temperature.
STEP 1
To avoid colour transfer separate dark/coloured linens from white or off-white linens in the wash.
STEP 2
The first time you wash a linen garment, wash it separately from other material as linen can cause lint.
STEP 3
Linen is a natural fibre that can absorb a lot of water. Only half fill the machine to avoid heavy creasing in the wash and allowing the linen room to move around.
STEP 4
Avoid using bleach on linen, as this weakens the fibres and it may affect the colour of dyed linens. Use a mild detergent and cool wash at 30 degrees on a short spin.
STEP 1
Straighten and gently reshape and stretch the linen after the wash whilst damp.
STEP 2
Line-dry or air dry or dry flat.
STEP 3
Do not tumble dry linen, as it may leave permanent creasing and it will shorten the life of the item. it can shrink up to 15%.
STEP 1
Check the care label for guidance on ironing temperature.
STEP 2
It is best to use a hot iron while the fabric is still slightly damp. This should help give the distinctive crispness that linen is known for.
STEP 3
If you are ironing an item that is embroidered, lay a cloth on the ironing board to protect the embroidery and iron the linen item on the wrong side. This should help to keep the embroidery face ‘risen’ and to protect the embroidery stitches.