Journal

Notes on garment care

What we’ve learned in the workroom — written down so your clothes last longer, fit better and never surprise you at the worst moment.

Garment Care · 4 min read

How often should you dry clean a suit?

Less often than you think. Over-cleaning is one of the fastest ways to age good tailoring — here's the rhythm we recommend instead.

14 July 2026

Bridal · 5 min read

Wedding dress alterations: the timeline that works

When to book, how many fittings to expect, and what to bring — a calm, realistic schedule for the months before your day.

30 June 2026

Alterations · 4 min read

How trouser shortening actually works

Machine hem, hand-finished, or original hem? What the choices mean and why the right one depends on the trouser.

12 June 2026

Garment Care · 5 min read

The cashmere care guide

Cashmere rewards gentle habits. How to wash, dry, store and de-pill the softest thing you own.

20 May 2026

Garment Care · 4 min read

The silk care guide

Silk is stronger than it looks and fussier than it admits. What to do — and what never to do — with your finest fabric.

2 May 2026

Interiors · 4 min read

The curtain cleaning guide

Curtains hold more dust than anything else in the room. When to clean them, how — and why lined curtains need special care.

15 April 2026

Alterations · 4 min read

Can leather jackets be altered?

Yes — with the right hands. What's possible with leather, what isn't, and how to tell the difference before you buy.

28 March 2026

Garment Care · 6 min read

Fabric care symbols, explained

The washing, bleaching, drying, ironing and cleaning symbols on your labels — decoded once and for all.

10 March 2026