Care guide

How to keep delicate fabrics, embroidery and embellishments looking their best.

General care

Dry clean formal, embroidered and embellished pieces.
No machine washing for delicate or stitched outfits; hand washing can also harm embroidery.
Dry in the shade and never tumble dry, so colours stay true.
Steam where you can. If you iron, use low heat and iron inside out.
No heat on embellishments: keep irons away from sequins, beads, crystals, pearls and embroidery.
Handle gently: don't wring, twist, scrub or pull embroidered areas.
Store on a hanger in a cool, dry place and a breathable garment bag; folding presses down embellishments.
Spare beads or buttons are included where the design has them, for small repairs.

Chiffon: light and delicate; handle gently and steam rather than iron.
Organza: low heat if ironing, with light pressure to keep it crisp.
Silk and silk blends: dry clean only; keep away from water and strong sunlight.
Lawn and cotton: iron lightly on medium heat.
Net and embroidered fabrics: very delicate; keep away from rough surfaces that can snag.
Velvet: don't iron directly; steam from a distance to lift the pile.

Handwork can vary slightly from piece to piece. With this care your outfit will stay beautiful for years.