Materials and Care

Caring for Your Premium Vintage Garments

Preserving the beauty of rescued luxury fabrics—because they deserve it.

Our pieces are hand-selected with love and crafted in premium fabrics like leather, suede, silk, and linen—many of them vintage, one-of-a-kind, and delicate. To help you get the longest life from your garment, here’s how to clean, store, and care for each fabric with confidence.

LEATHER

How to Clean:

• Spot clean with a soft cloth and a little leather cleaner or diluted mild soap.
• Avoid soaking or machine washing—leather and water are not friends.
• For deep cleaning or major stains, take it to a leather specialist.

How to Store:

• Hang on a wide, padded hanger to maintain its shape.
• Keep it in a breathable garment bag (never plastic).
• Avoid heat and direct sunlight, which can dry and crack the leather.

Extra Tip:
Condition your leather with a leather balm every few months to keep it soft and supple.

SUEDE

How to Clean:

• Use a suede brush to gently lift dirt and restore the nap.
• Light marks? A suede eraser or a clean pencil eraser works wonders.
• For oil or tough stains, consult a suede cleaning professional.

How to Store:

• Store in a dry place.

SILK

Elegant, delicate, and luxurious—silk needs gentle care.

How to Clean:

• Hand wash in cold water with a mild detergent specifically made for delicates or silk.
• Do not wring or twist—gently press out water with a towel.
• If labeled “dry clean only,” honor that—especially for structured or vintage silk pieces.
• Avoid bleach and fabric softeners (they can damage the fibers).
• Air dry flat or hang to dry in the shade—no direct sunlight (it can cause fading).

How to Store:

• Hang silk garments on padded hangers to prevent shoulder dents.
• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture.
• For delicate or sheer pieces, consider folding with acid-free tissue paper.
• Never store silk in plastic—it needs to breathe.

Extra Tip:
Steam rather than iron when possible. If ironing is needed, do it on the reverse side on low heat with a press cloth.

LINEN

Crisp, breathable, and effortlessly chic—linen is low-fuss but benefits from a little care.

How to Clean:

• Machine wash on a gentle cycle in cold or lukewarm water.
• Use a mild detergent, and wash with like colors.
• You can hand wash if the piece is particularly delicate or vintage.
• Air dry is best—machine drying can cause shrinkage, but if needed, tumble on low and remove while still slightly damp.

How to Store:

• Linen can be hung or folded—it’s durable, but wrinkles easily.
• Avoid overcrowding in your closet; linen likes room to breathe.
• If folding, store flat to prevent hard creases—lining the folds with tissue paper helps.

Extra Tip:
Linen loves a good steam—it releases wrinkles beautifully. Iron on medium to high heat while still slightly damp, or use a spray bottle and a hot iron.

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