Journal

Notes from the atelier

Care guides, the making of a collection, and what we are reading.

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  • Sample photograph: hands smoothing oxblood silk on linen beside a clothes brush — replace with your own

    Looking after silk

    Cool water, a mild soap and patience: how to keep charmeuse soft for many seasons.
  • Sample photograph: an open sketchbook with a pencil drawing of a slip dress beside fabric swatches — replace with your own

    From the sketchbook

    Every piece starts as a few pencil lines and a handful of swatches on the workroom table.
Sample photograph: hands smoothing oxblood silk on linen beside a clothes brush — replace with your own
Sample image · Replace with your own

Care guide

Looking after silk

Cool water, a mild soap, and drying flat out of the sun. Steam, never iron, and store on a padded hanger.